My blood test result, is it normal?

[Carriele]

Hi everyone,

I just got my result from the GP but I'm not sure if this is normal. Please help! Thank you xx

[Heloise]

Hi Carriele, those results are quite normal but you need more investigation if you don't feel well. There is something interesting about TPO. It is fine not to have many antibodies but the actual level of TPO seems to be a problem if it is too low. This short video explains. Because your antibodies are so low, it may be that there is no problem with the level of TPO in your body. youtube.com/watch?v=14aoImF...(Not working as expected?)

[Carriele in reply to Heloise]

Thank you so much for your reply. Will have a look into that

[Carriele in reply to Carriele]

By the way, I feel normal but few years ago I did an ultrasound test and found out that I have a fluid-filled cyst in my thyroid. It's said that it's not cancerous. My mom and aunt have their thyroid removed so they encourage me to have my thyroid checked every now and then. Just to keep an eye on it.

[Heloise in reply to Carriele]

So something is going on in your thyroid. This site is easy to navigate and you can find quick answers. Scroll down to Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer and see if it helps you understand what may be going on. It's almost always some form of trigger and often it's food. stopthethyroidmadness.com/s...

[greygoose]

Hi Carriele, welcome to the forum.

I think we need a bit more information. Do you have a diagnosis of hypo? Are you taking levo? If so, how much?

[Carriele in reply to greygoose]

Hi greygoose,

Thanks for your reply. I'm not on any medication at the moment nor diagnosed with anything. My doctor said it's normal but I'm just worried because people have been discussing about labtest range and how your thyroid is optimal. I have a fluid-filled cyst in my thyroid. Other than that I feel normal. I did my test at the GP and they don't test other thing than what I have shown above.

[greygoose in reply to Carriele]

Well, your TSH doesn't indicate any problems, but your FT4 is strangely high for someone not on thyroid hormone replacement.

'Normal', in doctor-speak, just mean 'in-range'. Nothing more. 'Optimal', on the other hand, is how you feel, not much to do with the range. So, how do you feel? Why did your doctor do the test in the first place? There must have been a suspicion of a problem.

You really do need more testing. TSH and FT4 only tell half the story. Unfortunately, doctors know so little about thyroid, they don't understand that. Which is why so many people get private testing. You also need to know your FT3 and antibodies - TPOab and TgAB. They will complete the picture.