Results

[jan1780]

Hello everyone

Would someone kindly advice me on my thyroid results, which are as follows: T4 level: 12.2

TSH level: 4.8

I can't seem to find any information anywhere, would be so much appreciated, then I can take it from there.

Regards

Jan

[ITYFIALMCTT]

It would help members to comment more fully if you can post the results of the blood tests that you've had, including their reference ranges (usually to the right and might be in brackets). TSH, FT4, FT3 - vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, folate, ferritin etc.

Lab equipment and the assays they use vary from one place to another so it's essential to know the reference ranges in order to interpret any numbers.

It would help if you could say whether or not your blood tests were taken preferably, early in the morning, after an overnight fast, and 24hrs since your last dose of levo. (if you currently have a hypothyroidism diagnosis). Please mention any other medications you're prescribed along with any supplements you're taking (complete with their dosages).

[jan1780 in reply to ITYFIALMCTT]

Thankyou for your reply.

Unfortunately I do not have the results. The doctor gave me these over the phone this morning. Havent had any other blood tests, just the THS and the T4.

I was on levothyroxine but have come off them as didn't feel any better. My doctor wants me to start taking them again but we are giving it 3months and then bloods again to see how my levels are.

I am taking supplements which are as follows:

Calcium and vit d in one chewable tablet

Lactoferrins 250mg: 1 tablet

Olive leaf extract: 1 tablet

Vitamin C 1000mg: 1 tablet

All per day

Sorry for my ignorance in this area but I am only just starting to research.

Hope this info is of help

Jan

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to jan1780]

Jan - you need to either go down to the surgery and ask for a print out or ring and ask for the reference ranges for your tests. Your TSH is high and may or may not be over range, but who knows where your FT4 lies within the range.

How long were you on Levo before you came off and how much were you taking?

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Calcium and vit d in one chewable tablet

Why calicum? Were you tested and found to be deficient? What are the doses of calcium and Vit D in the tablet? Were you taking this tablet anywhere near your Levo?

Do you have your Vit D result?

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If not already done, you need to ask for B12, folate and ferritin to be tested. If already tested and ferritin is low, have you had an iron panel and full blood count?

[jan1780 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thankuou for your reply seasidesusie

This is all blowing my mind, to be honest, I hate going to the doctors, just not interested.

Doctor said that I was fine this morning, I was within range and just eat a healthy diet, the other doctor said I needed the thyroxine. Aagghhh.

I was on the meds for about a year but a endrinologist ( have I got that right ) said no need for meds. I honestly am so confused.

I am on vit d/Calcium as I have chronic lymphocytic leaukemia, heamatologist concerned as going through menopause that i get enough calcium.

To be honest my mind is like mulch and my brain just seems as though it cannot function anymore.

I appreciate your reply just can't seem to take anything in

Regards

Jan