So as I posted in December my thyroid scan came back. I have since had the more detailed result by post.
US Neck :
The palpable lump at the right anterior neck corresponds to
a right lobe thyroid nodule with benign U2 characteristics
measuring 24mm. Otherwise the thyroid gland is normal in
size and appearance. There is minimal left sided tracheal
deviation. No retrosternal extension. No lymphadenopathy.
So I went to my GP on Wednesday to ask for thyroid antibodies and nutrient levels to be tested, but she has said no due to my thyroid levels being normal.
Serum ferritin level 15 ug/L [11.0 - 307.0]
Serum free T4 level 11.1 pmol/L [8.0 - 16.0]
Serum TSH level 3.47 mU/L [0.38 - 5.33]
So where do I go from here? Is it a matter of now definitely going private? I have so many thyroid symptoms but GP has refused due to all my levels being seen as satisfactory
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Yes like thousands of others on here, next step is full Thyroid and vitamin testing
Ferritin is very low. GP should be doing full iron panel. Likely you need ferrous fumerate supplements to improve levels
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested. Also extremely important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12
Low vitamin levels are extremely common, especially if Thyroid antibodies are raised
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)
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 special offers, Medichecks usually have offers on Thursdays, Blue Horizon its more random
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 .
I like the look of this company, Thriva and the list off what they test for looks good.
TSH
Total T4
Free T4
Free T3
TGAB
TPO / TPEX
Vitamin D
Folate
Vitamin B12
Ferritin
I went to the out of hours doctors today as I have been having pelvic/lower left quadrant pain for the last few days. Sort of like waves of pain. I was sent away for a watch and wait approach :/ You mentioned gluten intolerance, I wonder if this is causing me issues. She suggested I take Buscopan, but on the back it said not to take unless diagnosed or if thyroid issues so didn't purchase.
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