Anemic

[annestev20]

I take Levothyroxine for hypothyroid I have tested as anemic following a gastric bug am feeling awful symptoms go has referred me for stomach tests but I am not showing low iron and did not offer any treatment for symptoms of awful fatigue cold hands electric shocks light headed shortness of breath any suggestions Thank you

[humanbean]

You would really need to get hold of copies of any blood tests you've had recently.

Anaemia is officially described as having too low a level of haemoglobin in the blood, and I'm assuming this is what you've been told you have.

The World Health Organization defines anaemia as:[1]

Haemoglobin (Hb) <13 g/dL in men over 15 years old.

Hb <12 g/dL in non-pregnant women over 15 years old.

Hb <12 g/dL in children aged 12-14 years.

Source : patient.info/doctor/iron-de...

It is usually associated with (or caused by) low ferritin (iron stores) and/or low iron and/or low vitamin B12 and/or low folate. There are other causes of anaemia but they are rare compared to the ones I've listed (or should I say that they are almost never mentioned on this forum whereas low nutrients are mentioned a huge amount).

If your doctor has mentioned that you don't have low iron was he referring to serum iron or ferritin or something else? It makes a big difference. You could have anaemia as a result of low B12 / low folate. Have these been tested?

If you live in the EU then you are entitled to copies of your medical records and test results under EU law. And they can't be charged for either. Ask the receptionists, not the doctor. Take proof of identity with you e.g. a passport or picture driving license. When you have the results (make sure the reference ranges are included), write a new post, enter the results and reference ranges of the tests you've had in the last year or two, and ask for feedback. Avoid including any information that could identify you.

[annestev20 in reply to humanbean]

I will do that thank you so much

[annestev20]

I just got email from my GP / blood results would you mind checking for me B12 serum vit is 337.7pg/ml Serum folate 4.49 ng/ml. Serum ferritin is 17.2ng/ml. Thank you so much

[annestev20 in reply to annestev20]

Also my thyroid result is Free T4 of 26.7 Serum TSH level is. 0.66

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to annestev20]

You have replied to yourself not Humanbean so she wont get notification of your message.

It would be helpful to add the ranges for all these results so that they can be interpreted.

I will tag humanbean so she is aware of your response.

[annestev20 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thank you

[annestev20 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Serum B12. Ranges 197.0 - 771.0. Serum folate ranges 3.90 - 26.80 Serum ferritin range 14.0 - 186.0

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to annestev20]

And for the thyroid tests.