Hi all,
Its been awhile since i last posted. Ive been on NDT since Nov now and still feel dreadful. Im kind of suspecting an autoimmune disease dev but wanted to get my thyroid sorted first to rule that out as i wasnt converting on Eltroxin. My query is related to the cofactors required for NDT to work properly. My ferritin had dropped to 14 so i was supplementing with Galfer for 5mths. It has increased to 52 but i happened to get my Iron Studies done and my GP is now querying Haemochromotosis. Im concerned that if i cant supplement iron and get it to recommended optimal levels am i converting T4 at all and is it perhaps forming RT3 which is why im still so unwell. My FT3 levels are much healthier on NDT rising from 1.2 to 2.2 (ref 1.3-3.1) on 2 3/4 grains. Ive consulted the STTM website for iron but cant see advice for results similar to mine. If anyone could advise id be v grateful.
TSH: 0.01 (0.27-4.20)
FT4: 18.9 (12-22)
FT3: 2.2 (1.3-3.1)
Serum iron : 24 (10-30)
UIBC: 16 (20-66)
Calc TIBC: 40 (50-80)
Transferrin Sat: 60% (30-40)
Also low phosphorus and neutrophils
TIA