Thyroid test results

[catsmummel]

Hi folks, finally got a private test from Blue Horizon. Here`s my results. My free t4, is where it`s pretty much always been. Our Gp`s labs range is 10 - 16, so they`ve always said it was normal. My Tsh was 30, so it`s actually gone down a bit, as have my tp antibodies. The other anitbodies have never been tested before, but they look super high, which im worried about. I`m not on medication yet. Tried 1 x 25mcg levo + had bad hyper reaction to it, culminating in severe chest pains + hospitalization, so not had any since. I`m totally gluten free, have been for few years. Also, just started taking vit D. I feel ok in myself. Any thoughts on these results would be great. Many thanks x

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Well your results clearly show you are hypothyroid due to autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto's

Your vitamin D was deficient. How much vitamin D has GP prescribed?

You need minimum of 1600iu per day for 6 months

Local CCG guidelines

clinox.info/clinical-suppor...

But with Hashimoto's we frequently need higher dose than average.

GP will only prescribe to bring vitamin D up to 50nmol. Aiming to improve by self supplementing to at least 80nmol and around 100nmol may be better .







Once you Improve level, very likely you will need on going maintenance dose to keep it there.




Retesting twice yearly via vitamindtest.org.uk




Vitamin D mouth spray by Better You is good as avoids poor gut function.




It's trial and error what dose each person needs.

Government recommends everyone supplement October to April

gov.uk/government/news/phe-...




Also read up on importance of magnesium and vitamin K2 Mk7 supplements when taking vitamin D

betterbones.com/bone-nutrit...

articles.mercola.com/sites/...

healthy-holistic-living.com...

sciencedaily.com/releases/2...

articles.mercola.com/sites/...


betterbones.com/bone-nutrit...

This article explains should discuss with specialists before taking any vitamin K if you take any blood thinning medication

drsinatra.com/vitamin-k2-su...

B12 and folate are ok. But may need improving, especially as vitamin D improves....as explained here

drgominak.com/sleep/vitamin...

Supplementing a good quality daily vitamin B complex, one with folate in not folic acid may be beneficial.

chriskresser.com/folate-vs-...

B vitamins best taken in the morning after breakfast

Recommended brands on here are Igennus Super B complex. (Often only need one tablet per day, not two. Certainly only start with one tablet per day after breakfast. Retesting levels in 6-8 weeks ).

Or Jarrow B-right is popular choice, but is large capsule

If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 7 days before any blood tests, as biotin can falsely affect test results

endo.confex.com/endo/2016en...

endocrinenews.endocrine.org...

Which brand of Levothyroxine did you try?

Many patients do NOT get on well with Teva brand of Levothyroxine.

Though it is the only one for lactose intolerant patients

Many people find Levothyroxine brands are not interchangeable.

Once you find a brand that suits you, best to make sure to only get that one at each prescription. Watch out for brand change when dose is increased or at repeat prescription.

GP should refer you to thyroid specialist endocrinologist for adrenal testing if you find you can't tolerate Levothyroxine

[catsmummel in reply to SlowDragon]

Hi there Slow Dragon That`s fantastic info, thankyou so much for that. Got to see Gp yet about these tests. The Vit D i`m taking (only started about 3 weeks ago) is a calcium/magnesium/D3 supplement by Natures Aid. The D3 is 800iu per 2 tablets. I use these as they`re gluten free, + veggie friendly. The Levo i tried was Wockhardt brand. I`ll read through all those links you`ve sent. I really to have as much info as possible. Many, many thanks for all your help. x

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to catsmummel]

Generally you don't ever need calcium unless actually tested and deficient

Improving vitamin D will naturally raise calcium, often so much so it's a good idea to take vitamin K2 Mk7 to send the excess calcium to the bones, rather than furring up arteries

Links about magnesium and vitamin K2 Mk7

betterbones.com/bone-nutrit...

articles.mercola.com/sites/...

healthy-holistic-living.com...

sciencedaily.com/releases/2...

articles.mercola.com/sites/...


betterbones.com/bone-nutrit...

This article explains should discuss with specialists before taking any vitamin K if you take any blood thinning medication

drsinatra.com/vitamin-k2-su...

Gluten free diet is low in magnesium so when we add gluten free magnesium supplements are likely good idea

thespruceeats.com/gluten-fr...

theceliacmd.com/articles/ma...