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hi am new on here , just got my results back from thyroid function test done at my gp surjury , results are normal , i was sure my thyroid was not working properly . symptoms are feeling tired and confused , puffy face ive been taking thyroxine for 30 years current does is 125 one day 100 day after , ive started taking meds at bedtime with full glass of water , thanks to the advice ive read on this site . Ive also stopped eating cabbage, broccoli cauli , only have one coffee a day and thats caffeine free,im also using flouride free toothpaste , i did wonder if my symptoms were down to me starting to swim twice a week , so ive stopped that also i go to the gym instead , but after all my effort i still dont feel great any advice will be helpfull

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If you post the results, with their reference ranges, members will be able to comment.

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spruce123 in reply toSeasideSusie

ok will do serum TSH level [KNOW5197] normal 0.48 mu/L 0.20 -4.00mu/L thats all it says

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OK, so your TSH is in a good place but that doesn't give the full picture. You also need FT4 to see how much thyroid hormone there is, and FT3 to see how well T4 is converting to T3.

Unfortunately, it appears that as long as TSH is in range, the others don't get done now.

If your GP can't or won't do the other tests, you can do them privately with a fingerprick test at home which lots of here do.

You also really need to know your nutrient levels because unless they're optimal thyroid hormone can't work properly and conversion can be affected. Have you had the following tested:

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

Have you ever had thyroid antibodies tested?

You can get everything done, full thyroid panel, both types of antibodies plus vitamins and minerals here

bluehorizonmedicals.co.uk/t...

medichecks.com/thyroid-func...

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thanks susie i did have a full blood test done 2 years ago due to other problems i was having at that time im not sure if all the things you listed were checked ,. results came back as normal, never heard of thyroid antibodies before but hey im here to learn mynext move is to get the blood test done , i will pay private thanks for your reply

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There's absolutely no reason why you should stop eating cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. Unless they make you feel bad, of course. But, they won't harm your thyroid.

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spruce123 in reply togreygoose

thanks for reply i read that info in a book called the thyroid scandal

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Eware of being told things are normal. It usually means they are in range but it's where in the range that is important. Always get a copy of any bloods tested and the ranges and then someone will comment. Often a GP can realise you need to supplement but then puts you on too low a dose!

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spruce123 in reply tosilverfox7

thanks im gonna see gp this week and tell her about my hair its falling out thank goodness ive got thick hair , and also see ifshe will test me for all the above i can only hope haha

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