Tsh high

[Jenni55]

Hi

Does anyine know why ny TSH is increasing but i have enough free T4. I am hypothyroid and been trying to stabalise for 2 yrs.

Thanks

Jenni

[Tjeyar]

Because you don’t take enough Levothyroxine.Maybe your doctor will increase your dose.

[Jenni55 in reply to Tjeyar]

Thank you x

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Jenni55

It's not possible to make any useful comment without seeing your test results. Please post your latest results, including reference ranges, and for a complete picture we need to see

TSH

FT4

FT3

Thyroid antibodies

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

[Jenni55 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thank you so much xx

[SlowDragon Administrator]

How much Levothyroxine are you currently taking?

Suggest you get full Thyroid and vitamin testing after minimum of 6-8 weeks on constant unchanging dose of Levothyroxine

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

essential to test FT3, antibodies and vitamins. Ask GP to do so

Private tests are available. Thousands on here forced to do this as NHS often refuses to test FT3 or antibodies or vitamins

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

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. When on Levothyroxine, take last dose 24 hours prior to test, and take next dose straight after test. 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 .

Link about thyroid blood tests

thyroiduk.org/tuk/testing/t...

Link about antibodies and Hashimoto's

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

List of hypothyroid symptoms

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

Add results and ranges if you have any already

Or come back with new post once you get tested

[Jenni55 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you. Much appreciated xx

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Jenni55]

So how much Levothyroxine are you currently taking?

Is it always the same brand?

Have you had vitamin levels tested??