Hi, its been a while since my last visit, I had thyroiditis back in January, although I still don't feel like myself. My recent bloods are these:
TSH - 2.5 (0.35-5.5)
T4 - 11.2 (7-17)
T3 - 6.5 (3.5-6.5)
My question is although these are in range, are they good? Should TSH be lower, t4 higher and t3 not at top of range? What can I do to change it?
I have also come accross a lot of posts and websites saying TSH needs to be between 1 and 2 for successful conception, I've had many miscarriages. But feel like my GP will just dismiss me and wont offer any treatment as I'm in range.
I would really appreciate any comments please, thank you.
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Hi, no I'm not on any treatment, I was on carbimazole, it bought my levels down quickly, I then went hypo, stopped all medication and my levels eventually became in range, medication stopped in April this year. Endo said it was thyroiditis and it has resolved itself. What do you think about my bloods now? Thank you
Don't know a great deal about been over active but I would think an Endo would want your FT3 a little lower, fine tuning I would imagine is not easy. Would it be done by block and replace so to fine tune it with Levo after lowering levels first?
I've seen 2.5 recommended for after conception and also 2 so if had been me thing I would want 2 so have some leeway.
Thank you for your reply. I'm not sure, all I was told my levels were normal so I will try to get an appointment with my GP. I'm not sure why my t3 is at the top of the range, maybe ot means I will go hyper again? I don't have any antibodies and Endo said it was a case of thyroiditis.
I'm not sure if my doctor will even help me lower my TSH in order to concieve as it's in range so feel I will be fobbed off even though I have seen many articles supporting this lower level.
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4, FT3 plus TPO and TG thyroid antibodies and also very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12
vitamin levels very important pre-conception. Folate and B12 especially
Private tests are available. Thousands on here forced to do this as NHS often refuses to test FT3 or antibodies or vitamins
Medichecks Thyroid plus ultra vitamin or Blue Horizon Thyroid plus eleven are the most popular choice. DIY finger prick test or option to pay extra for private blood draw. Both companies often have money off offers.
All thyroid tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, GP will be unaware)
If antibodies are high this is Hashimoto's, (also known by medics here in UK more commonly as autoimmune thyroid disease).
About 90% of all hypothyroidism in Uk is due to Hashimoto's. Low vitamins are especially common with Hashimoto's. Food intolerances are very common too, especially gluten. So it's important to get TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested at least once .
Thank you for you reply, my latest results were done in the morning and fasting. My antibodies were negative when taken in February this year, my b12 was in range but I have started taking sublingual b12 to increase it, they never tested my vitamin D but have been taking the oral spray to help myself. I tested negative for coeliac. My endo opinion is that I had a bout of thyroiditis and is now resolved and that I should be ok and he discharged me two months ago. I am just concerned with my latest results from last week with the T3 on the top of the range, and if it goes over what would that mean? And then I just happened to stumble accross the suggested TSH level for successful conception. Does this mean I am heading hyper again if T3 goes up? My T4 is mid point. Thank you I appreciate your help.
Antibodies have not been tested since they were taken in February this year. Only full thyroid has been monitored since all other tests were negative.
I take multivitamins which includes folate and extra b12, the vitamin d is not a high dose and I feel better after taking it, I am very pale so would definitely be lacking in vitamin d.
Do you know what my levels show now, why is the T3 raised?
Yes it might be worth me checking my vitamin d with that test you suggest.
Yes all antibodies were negative.
My concern is that the T3 is just in range, 0.1 more and it would be above range, do you know what that means if only T3 is raised? I can't find the answer online. Much appreciated.
That's why I was concerned about TTC with my TSH at 2.5, apparently doctors won't treat? And wondered why my T3 was high normal when my TSH is 2.5. If doctor won't treat me will supplements help, I've read that ashwanghanda is good at lowering TSH? Thank you
Hi sorry for my late reply. Oh really? From what I read that herb is supposed to help the thyroid and there seem to be good reviews on amazon, you wouldn't recommend this then?
Will my gp give me a vitamin d test just because I want one, I feel like they wont!
Yes I think your right, thanks for the link again. My doctor will take this test result serious seeing as its NHS hopefully!
Thank you for the information about the herbal supplements, I wasn't aware that's what it affected, I'll have a look where I can get that tested online as well. You've been really helpful I appreciate it.
Hi, do you mind me asking you where I can get evidence that a TSH between 1-2 is best for conception, I can only find that it should be <2.5 so I might not get any help to lower it seeing as it's 2.5 currently. Thank you
Thank you for your reply and links much appreciated. I agree, when I was on my way to hyper looking back I felt great, so much energy because my tsh was lowering. Looks like I'm in the range as I'm not on any thyroid medication so I doubt I will get any help. But if they did help how would my tsh be lowered by taking levothyroxine?
Is there anything I can do myself, except test vitamins again, previous years show TSH has always been around 2.5, maybe that's why I always complain to my GP that I'm tired in the last few years but nothing is found. In America 2.5 would be high so how can we say in the UK that it's normal, I guess it all comes down to money! Thank you
Thank you, I need to look into flouride free toothpaste, and tackle the diet.
I'm thinking I wouldn't be allowed levothyroxine as my T3 is at the top of the range am I right?
I just don't feel well where I'm at on my latest results, I've had two attacks of episcleritis in the last month and that's what happened last year when I went hyper, maybe there is no link, but my CRP is 5 which apparently just in range.
I also drink a lot of tap water, I use brita filters but they don't remove flouride, should I justdrink bottled water, I drink 2-3 litres a day. Thank you
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