Can anyone help interpret results. I am not medicated, have a fybromyalgia diagnosis, have had a thyroid scan as GP thought she felt a goitre, thyroid normal size with no goitre, although radiographer did say fluid in neck could be causing tightness, i dont have thyroid anti bodies, checked in may on blue horizon test. I am wondering if it could be pituatry.
May results
Free t4 13.5 (12 - 22)
TSH 1.68 (0.27 - 4.20)
December results
Free t4 13 (10 - 25)
TSH 0.74 (0.55 - 4.78)
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Thanks for your reply. I had these tested in May and was insufficient in vitamin d. I now take prescribed invita d3. These were my results
Ferritin 95.9 (13 - 150)
Vitamin D (25 OH) 28 ( under 25 deficient, 25 - 50 insufficient, reduce if over 175)
Folate 23.9 (8.83 - 60.8)
Vitamin B12 301 ( under 145 deficient, 145 - 250 insufficient, reduce if over 569)
I have a sore throat most mornings, stopped smoking in June incase that was causing it, and also get pins and needles in both arms which can wake me up. My weight is slowly increasing annually by about a stone, i have chronic muscle and joint pains, like your constantly recovering from s really good work out, am tired all the time but only sleep 3.30 - 5.30 hours per night, have restless legs almost every evening and overwhelming fatigue when i have to lie down about 2 - 3 times a week (this has reduced) and ringing in my ears constantly.
Ask for full testing for Pernicious Anaemia. GP may refuse
If they do suggest you supplement good quality daily vitamin B complex, one with folate in not folic acid may be beneficial. B vitamins best taken in the morning after breakfast
If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 3-5 days before any blood tests, as biotin can falsely affect test results
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 special offers, Medichecks usually have offers on Thursdays, Blue Horizon its more random
All thyroid blood 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, best not mentioned to GP or phlebotomist)
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