Hi so another 6wks of feeling poop! More bloods and “borderline” results again! Can anyone interpret better than my GP?
TSH 3.28 (0.35-4.94)
Free T4 18.9 (9-19)
Free T3 4 (2.63-5.7)
Cortisol 374 result says possibly adrenal inefficiency??
Any advice kind peeps?
I would say, yes, you do. You are hypo because you have a conversion problem. Your TSH is too high - although not over-range, so your doctor will ignore it - your FT4 is high-ish, but your FT3 is low-ish, causing the high TSH. It is just slightly below mid-range. But, as everything is in-range, your doctor is not likely to diagnose you.
Have you had your antibodies tested? Are you working on optimising your nutrients?
I can't comment on the cortisol without a range.
Thx Grey Goose my vitamins/minerals are pretty dire & im working on those (doc gave high dose vit d several months ago) docs never test antibodys do u think I should get it done privately?
Well, that could be part of the problem, then. Low nutrients affecting conversion.
You're not on a low-calorie diet, by any chance, are you?
I would say that if you can, it would be a good idea to get those antibodies tested - TPO and Tg - given the level of your TSH and your poor conversion. Could be the missing part of the puzzle.
Doesn't immediately say Thyroid issue
Your a TSH is slightly high, but so is FT4, normally this would be low
Have you had thyroid antibodies tested? Essential to check for autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto's
Suggest you look at testing vitamin D, folate, B12 and ferritin.
These can cause symptoms in own right, or if too low also stop thyroid hormones working
If you can't get full thyroid and vitamin testing from GP
thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...
Medichecks Thyroid plus ultra vitamin or Blue Horizon Thyroid plus eleven are the most popular choice. DIY finger prick test or option to pay extra for private blood draw. Both companies often have money off offers.
All thyroid tests should be done as early as possible in morning and fasting. This gives highest TSH and most consistent results
Just checking if you're following SeasideSusie's advice from an earlier post? healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
If so, how much are you supplementing as it sometimes takes a while to bring the levels up?
Thank you yes I’m ordering my kit today! Fed up of been fobbed off with docs been feeling this way for nearly a year now! Thanks for all your replies lovely people xx
Thx reallyfedup123! (Your in the same boat I take it!) recent results were:
Ferritin 44 (10-204)
Folate 6 (3.2-20.5)
Vit D 41 (>75) given 20,000iu 1pwk for 15wks
B12 343 (187-883)
Doc says bit low but “normal” god I hate that word! Might be their normal but not mine I can’t remember last time I felt normal!
Best wishes to you & thx for advice.
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