Thyroid level

[Kaw142]

I have just had my 6th b13 Injection as my reading was 130. Whilst at the doctors I asked what my thyroid blood test was as the nurse said it’s high at a reading of 10 !!! So now what happens ? Thyroxine????? X so so tired , am feeling a bit stronger mentally from the b12 jabs , what a life changer I’m gojng through x

[Mary-intussuception]

Ask GP to refer you to an Endocrinologist. Or /and do following blood tests:

FT3

FT4

TPO (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies )

Tg (Thyroglobulin )

ALSO :

Vitamin D, Calcium; B12 & Folate and Ferritin.

Ask about having Adrenals checked also.

[Judithdalston]

I'd get started on a 50 mcg dose of levothyroxin from Gp asap; am assuming your Vit D, folate and ferritin levels are at higher end of ranges since you have had your B12 tested and supplemented, if not increase these ( see SeasideSusie's regular replies to posts re vit/ min levels and how to improve them). Have your two autoimmune antibodies been tested for Hashimoto's? Not sure you need to see an endocrinologist unless there seems a problem when on levothyroxin, but certainly worth improving your thyroid health with levothyroxin etc before getting to see a specialist( who might be more interested in diabetes anyway; few doctors interested in Hashimoto's- best advice thru this forum).

[Kaw142 in reply to Judithdalston]

Thank you for your knowledge , I will show my doctor this message on Monday x

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Kaw142]

Have you had any tests to check your Adrenal function? Any possible Adrenal issue needs to be resolved before staring on Levothyroxine.

[Marz]

b12deficiency.info/signs-an...

The above link takes you to the B12 website detailing the neurological symptoms of LOW B12. If you have any of those symptoms then the treatment approach differs - in that you need injections every other day until things stop improving. Please have your Folate tested ASAP as this too may need treatment if low in range and folate/folic Acid works with the B12 in the body in an important way. Your Folate needs to be mid-range. VitD needs to be over 100 and Ferritin around 70.

Low B12 often goes hand in hand with Low Thyroid. complete Thyroid testing - TSH - FT4 - FT3 and the Thyroid Anti-bodies TPO & Tg.

Always obtain copies of your blood test results - with ranges - they are legally yours. It also makes posting here easier - as people are then able to make suggestions. Ranges are requested as labs do vary up and down the country !

[Kaw142 in reply to Marz]

I am on the b12 page too and am writing a list for my doc on Monday. Thank you for your reply x this site is so helpful

[Marz in reply to Kaw142]

So do you have neurological symptoms ? How often are you having B12 jabs - and what is your planned treatment ?

[Kaw142]

Iv just had 6 b12 jabs and am seeing doc Monday. Have bad shakes very weak had hair loss last year and bleeding gums but put it down to packing up smoking . My hands started shaking and as I am a gardener I had to go to doc. Only had bloods taken 3 weeks ago so am new to all this x