Blood tests this morning

[Sunnydevon]

Hi there, I’m having private blood test this morning and haven’t eaten since last eve but can I drink water?

[Hashi-Monster]

Yes you can

[Sunnydevon in reply to Hashi-Monster]

Thank you.

[Hashi-Monster in reply to Sunnydevon]

If you are doing the finger prick test make sure you do some star jumps ⭐️ before or take a hot shower... I had difficultly with my blood congealing too quickly. But the result did come back fine.

[Sunnydevon in reply to Hashi-Monster]

Haha. Thank you! I’m getting blood drawn as was worried I’d find it tricky. Thanks for tip though. May do finger prick next time.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

Yes - do. You do not want to be dehydrated. But you don't want to drink three litres!

[Sunnydevon in reply to helvella]

Thank you. I’ve had a glass. Also I’m following advice and not eating. Will this make me look more hypo on results? I used to be on 175mcg of levo but at the moment I’m on 150 and feel better but have the feeling I’m under medicated.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Sunnydevon]

There is much uncertainty about fasting - but there will soon be some additional information available from good sources.

I do fast - but largely because it ensures consistency.