Newbie, thyroid test results

[Annie2015]

TSH 10.3 (0.2 - 4.2)

Free T4 8.1 (12 - 22)

Free T3 2.8 (3.1 - 6.8)

Thyroid Peroxidase antibody 295.3 (<34)

Thyroglobulin antibody 356.1 (<115)

Thanks

[Clairewalker751]

Hi welcome to the site, someone far more knowledgeable than me will be along in a minute I'm sure! Take all the advice you can and read read read! You have hashimotos which is an autoimmune condition has your doctor started you in treatment?

[Annie2015 in reply to Clairewalker751]

Hi thanks for reply I haven't yet seen the GP, the receptionist gave me results. I am going to see GP tonight.

[Clutter]

Welcome to the forum, Annie2015.

You are overtly hypothyroid because TSH is >10 and FT4 and FT3 are below range. Your GP should start you on Levothyroxine as soon as possible. If you are <50 and have no heart disease 75-100mcg would be an appropriate starting dose.

cks.nice.org.uk/hypothyroid...

For maximum absorption Levothyroxine should be taken with water 1 hour before, or 2 hours after, food and drink, 2 hours away from other medication and supplements, and 4 hours away from calcium, iron, vitamin D supplements, magnesium and oestrogen.

It takes 7-10 days for Levothyroxine to be absorbed before it starts working and it will take up to six weeks to feel the full impact of the dose. Symptoms may lag behind good biochemistry by several months.

You should have a follow up thyroid test 6-8 weeks after starting Levothyroxine. Arrange an early morning and fasting (water only) blood draw when TSH is highest, and take Levothyroxine after your blood draw.

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

Thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies are positive for autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's). There is no cure for Hashimoto's which causes 90% of hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine treatment is for the low thyroid levels it causes. Many people have found that 100% gluten-free diet is helpful in reducing Hashi flares, symptoms and eventually antibodies.

chriskresser.com/the-gluten...

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

[Annie2015 in reply to Clutter]

Hi thanks for reply I am 32 years old and see GP tonight about results. Also having symptoms of blisters in mouth, hard stool, tiredness, brain fog, memory loss, confusion, weight gain, heavy periods

[Clutter in reply to Annie2015]

Annie2015,

They are typically hypothyroid symptoms. It will take a few months until you are optimally dosed on Levothyroxine and symptoms improve.

Ask your GP to check ferritin, vitamin D, B12 and folate which are commonly low/deficient in hypothyroid patients. Heavy periods are often due to iron deficiency.

[Annie2015 in reply to Clutter]

Ok thanks I take folic acid and have been getting blood blisters in my mouth which I think might be low B12? I have results already do I post for advice?

[Clutter in reply to Annie2015]

Annie2015,

If you want advice, yes.