Think I have underactive thyroid but blood tests normal?

[alice2800]

I have every single symptom there is on an underactive thyroid but my doctor said my thyroid levels are normal. Not sure what to do, is there any chance. that I could still have an underactive thyroid with normal levels?

[cwill]

You need to get a copy of the results. A number followed by the range for each test. Once you post them we can perhaps help.

[alice2800 in reply to cwill]

I have emailed the FIA people already so hopefully get them soon! Thank you

[alice2800 in reply to cwill]

Hi! I have posted my blood tests, would be really great if you could have a look for me!

[shaws Administrator]

In the UK, doctors have been directed not to diagnose a patient until their TSH is 10. In other countries we're diagnosed if it goes above 3 with clinical symptoms.

In the UK I doubt few doctors know any clinical symptoms at all as they seem to ony look at a TSH and T4 result.

We need TSH, T4, T3, Free T4, Free T3, and thyroid antibodies.

There is two private labs who will do all of these for you and it is home pin-prick tests. If you decide to do these make sure you are well-hydrated a few days before so that pin-prick blood will flow easily. The labs can also make arrangements for blood to be drawn. Medichecks and Blue Horizon are the labs.

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