Which tests should I ask my GP for?

[Ordinary39]

Thanks for reading. I'm Hypo, taking 225mcg daily which has recently been increased after a TSH of 3.8, at my request. I now have much less in the way of "depression" symptoms bit still struggle with muscle pain, brain fog and lethargy, plus my weight has not changed despite my efforts. I haven't been tested for Hashimotos.

I'd just like some clarification on which other bloods to ask my GP for, such as Vit D, B12 etc, including the reasons behind needing these tests. I've been doing a lot of research and certainly feel more empowered but my appointment is tomorrow and I want to make sure I haven't missed anything.

I've been on Stop the Thyroid Madness website but it often says to refer to the book which I don't have and genuinely can't afford to buy (part time paramedic and single mum!).

Any advice is appreciated.

[jgelliss]

Ordinary39

I would also ask for the full iron panel and ferritin vit"D" B12/folate that's for nutrients . FT3, FT4, TSH, TgAb, RT3 that's for thyroid markers. Good luck .

[Nanaedake]

Scientific paper on Vitamin D deficiency and hypothyroid if doc needs reason to test.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

[Nanaedake]

If you don't get out in the sun in the summer much or work long hours in an office and never see the light of day throw that into the request to test vitamin D too. As for B12, give the doc a long list of symptoms that might be B12 deficiency.

[Ordinary39 in reply to Nanaedake]

Thank you!