Test results

[Tsh34]

Hi

Would appreciate any diagnostics with my blood test results;

Free t3: 4.3

Free t4: 8.2

Tsh: 20.4

Thank you

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Has GP done these test? How recently and have you seen them to discuss

Really need ranges on these results

A TSH of 20 is almost certainly over range. This would give diagnosis of being hypothyroid

Make an appointment to see your GP

Have you had thyroid antibodies tested? If not ask that they are

Also vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

[Tsh34 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you for your reply SlowDragon

Was wondering whether the results indicate hyperthyroid or hypothyroid

My appointment with GP is next week

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Tsh34]

Do you have the normal ranges of each test? Have you prepared a list of all your symptoms for your GP appointment? You could check the list of symptoms of Underactive Thyroid on the Thyroid UK website.

Definitely ask GP to tests for the nutrients levels already suggested and the Thyroid Antibodies.

[Tsh34 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Thank you Mary for your reply.

Yes I have the normal ranges.

But not certain of my symptoms maybe they are subtle or I’m not aware

Thanks again for your suggestions

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Tsh34]

Have you gained weight ? Are there any bowel problems, constipation, any health problems at all? Do you feel 'slowed down' / sluggish sometimes, cold, any hair loss, or hair growth where it should't? Do you ever have slightly low body temperature? Sometimes feel depressed, tired or anxious or confused? Any tinutis? If you look on Thyroid UK website there's is a long list of many of the symptoms. You don't need to have them all, just see how many you do have.

[Tsh34 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

No big changes in my weight or health so far. Maybe couple of other symptoms are quite subtle. Will need to monitor more closely as per your reference list. Thanks again.

[Ari3]

Yes you have Hypothyroidism as Mary is saying check ur antibodies for autoimmune disease if he is not doing it just try to push him to do it it is your health and sometimes we have to take an extra step to help ourself s.i remember I insisted to my Gp to check it and they showed I have high antibodies which means I have Hashimoto! also ask to start for a treatment ASAP and check you vitamins specially folate ferritin Vit D b12 and iron .Wellcome here btw and remember u ain’t alone we r here to help each other !

[Tsh34 in reply to Ari3]

Thank you for your feedback as well Ari3

I’m a newbie here so glad to receive everyone’s information and suggestions