Borderline TSH Levels but full symptoms ??

[Catlover200]

Hi there - my last 2 TSH tests were 3.98 / 3.93 then I had one taken privately on Tuesday at 3.77. Range cut off 4.2. However I have every symptom of underactive thyroid ( apart from swollen neck but I have neck pain) but can’t get treatment. Also it runs in my family, autoimmune disease. I’m 47 and have been suffering with fatigue, weight gain for no reason, cold intolerance, insomnia, vertigo, hair loss, brain fog and muscle pains since all this started.

[shaws Administrator]

In other countries people are diagnosed if TSH goes above 3+. I think the person who came up with a figure of 10 for the UK must have been suffering himself (as he/she couldn't think straight

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

When you have blood tests for thyroid hormones it should be at the very earliest possible, fasting (you can drink water) and allow a gap of 24 hours between last dose and test and take it afterwards.

Many of those on this forum self-medicate and source their own. They have been forced to do this rather than remain unwell or lose work etc.

No information is permitted on the forum of where to source but some members who have information will send a private message.

Also get B12, Vit D, iron, ferritin and folate tested. Everything has to be optimal.

[Marz]

You also need the FT4 & FT3 tested along with Thyroid anti-bodies TPO & Tg. Rarely are all done in the NHS so if you are able to have tests done privately through Thyroid UK - click onto About Testing in the menu in the link below ...

thyroiduk.org

Also add B12 - Folate - Ferritin - VitD. They too need to be optimal. Your symptoms could be a mixture of low levels of all the above ...

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Essential to test vitamin levels and supplement these to bring to optimal levels

Then TSH frequently rises so you can get treatment

Both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies should be tested too