Blood test results.

[Pemby1984]

Hi I have a list of my recent blood test results. Have had lots of symptoms last few years,most of these I still have and I'm also having new ones:

Weight/muscle loss,palpitations,balance issues,pale skin,hard to initiate swallow,bruise easily,sudden nervousness/loss of confidence,pins needle sensations,hair thinning,headaches,muscle aches,fatigue,hot/cold etc..

Here are recent blood results-

Serum tsh level 1.84 ug/l (0.35-5.50)

Free t4 10.1 Pmol/l (7.0-17.0)

B12 385 ng/l (150-900)

Folate 5.3 ug/l >3.0

Ferritin 28 ug/l (15-300)

Although I thought my symptoms pointed more towards overactive thyroid,I'm wondering if it is my b12? Although in range I think it's still on low side?

Folate

[Clutter]

Pemby1984,

You are most definitely not hyperthyroid. TSH 1.84 and FT4 10.1 are euthyroid (normal) but FT4 is less than half way through range so you should keep an eye on it by having an annual thyroid test to make sure FT4 doesn't drop below range. It may be worth asking your GP to check thyroid antibodies at the same time.

B12 385 is unlikely to be deficient but if you have symptoms in b12deficiency.info/signs-an... go to healthunlocked.com/pasoc for advice.

Folate 5.3 is low in range but don't supplement until you have discussed B12 and folate with PAS forum.

Ferritin is optimal halfway through range. You can raise ferritin by supplementing iron with 1,000mg vitamin C to aid absorption and minimise constipation.

[Pemby1984 in reply to Clutter]

Thanks for the reply. Yes although I initially thought it could be overactive thyroid the results for them are within range,but will be keeping my eye on the levels and yes will definitely ask for thyroid antibodies check.

The lab report stated it's unlikely I am deficient in b12,but they have said to request further testing if my symptoms persist..

wI'll also get further advice re ferritin and folate too. Thank you for your helpful advice!

[Treepie in reply to Pemby1984]

You really ought to have FT3 tested ,it is the active hormone.

[Pemby1984 in reply to Treepie]

Thank you xx

[Treepie in reply to Pemby1984]

I should have added that the NHS seems not to normally test FT3 which is why so many on this site get private tests.

[Pemby1984 in reply to Treepie]

Yes I heard that they don't order the tests,will ask but if not will look into private ones.

Thank you!

[shaws Administrator in reply to Pemby1984]

Your B12 may be in range but the new recommendation is the aim should be 1,000. Of course see the Pernicious Anaemia Society on HU for confirmation as you have to exclude pernicious anaemia.

[Pemby1984 in reply to shaws]

Thank you xx