Blood work results

[Emsy2111]

Currently on 125 levothyroxine and 3 monthly b12 hydroxocobalamin injections.

TSH 2.72 (T4 & T3 not tested)

Ferritin 28

Iron 26.5

Transferrin 3.1

Saturation 33.8

B12 1600

Folic acid 4.7

[Mary-intussuception]

Hi

Could you add all the 'normal' ranges in brackets please.

However , your TSH is too high. Have you seen your doctor / Endo since this result? Were you given an increase of Levothyroxine? 25mcg ?

Always best to give full details when posting results - dates of tests, ranges, how long on dose at time of test.

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[SlowDragon Administrator]

Just testing TSH is completely inadequate.

TSH over 2 is very likely too high and you almost certainly need 25mcg dose increase in Levothyroxine

Official NHS guidelines saying TSH should be between 0.2 and 2.0 when on Levothyroxine

(Many of us need TSH nearer 0.2 than 2.0 to feel well)

See box

Thyroxine replacement in primary hypothyroidism

pathology.leedsth.nhs.uk/pa...

You need FT3 and FT4 tested

plus have you ever had TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested to see if the cause of hypothyroidism is due to autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto's?

Low vitamins are EXTREMELY common, especially with Hashimoto's

Your vitamin results, please can you add ranges

You need vitamin D tested

See GP and ask for thyroid antibodies tested (if never been done) , 25mcg dose increase in Levothyroxine and vitamin D testing

Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after each dose increase. Dose increases in 25mcg steps until TSH is around one and FT4 towards top of range and FT3 at least half way in range

Extremely common to need ongoing regular vitamin testing and supplements in order to maintain vitamin D, folate, B12 and ferritin at adequate levels