Bone pain and heavy periods

[karaj]

Is bone pain a symptom of underactive thyroid? Also heavy periods? Thank you

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism

thyroiduk.org/tuk/about_the...

Heavy periods are listed but could also be related to iron problems. Bone pain could be low Vit D. Best get nutrients tested - Vit D, B12, Folate, Ferritin.

[karaj in reply to SeasideSusie]

Hi susie, not sure what has been tested. Bone pain has been worse with cold and damp weather

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to karaj]

Ask at your surgery for a print out of your test results. You are legally entitled to them under the Data Protection Act if you are in the UK.

[karaj in reply to SeasideSusie]

Sorry not sure what vit levels are, but I know thyroid ones

[karaj in reply to SeasideSusie]

TSH FT4 FT3 have been done I hope that's right

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to karaj]

Yes, those are right, if you post results with reference ranges members can comment.

[karaj in reply to SeasideSusie]

TSH 4.80 (0.2 - 4.2)

FT4 14.7 (12 - 22)

FT3 3.2 (3.1 - 6.8)

Taking 100mcg levo diagnosed in 2011 thanks

[Clutter]

Karaj,

Both can be underactive symptoms. Heavy periods are often due to iron or ferritin deficiency too and bone and joint pain are often due to vitamin D deficiency.

If you've had thyroid blood tests, iron, ferritin, vitamin D and full blood count tests post the results and ranges in a new post and members will advise.

[karaj in reply to Clutter]

I only know thyroid ones sorry,

[Clutter in reply to karaj]

Karaj,

What are they? If you've had other things tested ask your GP receptionist to print you off the results and ranges.

[karaj in reply to Clutter]

TSH 4.80 (0.2 - 4.2)

FT4 14.7 (12 - 22)

FT3 3.2 (3.1 - 6.8)

Taking 100mcg levo diagnosed in 2011 thanks, vits tested but no idea what they are

[Clutter in reply to karaj]

Karaj,

You are undermedicated to have TSH 4.80. Ask your GP to increase dose. While you're at the practice ask your GP receptionist to print off your vitamin results and ranges.

The goal of Levothyroxine is to restore the patient to euthyroid status. For most patients that will be when TSH is 0.3 - 1.0 with FT4 in the upper range. FT4 needs to be in the upper range in order that sufficient T3 is converted. Read Treatment Options in thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_... Email [e-mail] if you would like a copy of the Pulse article to show your GP.