RE: Opinion on Thyroid/Hormone results

[AJ-AJ]

Hi

I got Medichecks Thyroid Check ULTRAVIT test done (March) which was advised on here so I can check my thyroid antibodies and other vitamins.

Test was done just before 9am and on a fast.

This is my original post. healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

As said in original post my GP refused to give a Vitamin D test when I asked a while back because I’m not old enough even though I said I have symptoms, fatigue/low energy etc, so I got these done privately/online.

I have attached the results including the medichecks/doctors overview. Previous results of tests are in the original post. I have had tests done several times as the numbers seem to keep fluctuating. Some of the previous tests also included (SHBG, Oestradiol, Lipids, LH, FSH, Prolactin..…) which I can add if needed.

I still have the same symptoms that were in the original post (fatigue/low energy, low libido/weak erections, hair loss/thinning, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, feeling cold)

I know these symptoms can be caused by a variety of things which I should speak to my GP about again or an endocrinologist, but just wanted to check if it could be hormonal/thyroid related.

Just wanted any opinions/comments on latest/results.

Thanks

Male, 23

Other medical issues: Vestibular neuritis/vertigo

[SlowDragon Administrator]

So your low folate could be cause of dizziness

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...

What's your diet like?

Do you eat green leafy vegetables?

Do you consume dairy? Eat fish?

Vitamin D is OK, you might want to supplement to get levels around 100nmol

Nether antibodies are raised, so you don't appear to have Hashimoto's

Your ferritin, as a young man, is perhaps on low side. Eating liver or liver pate once a week, other red meat, and iron rich foods like spinach, pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate may help increase ferritin levels. Daily vitamin C might improve iron absorption

Prawns are high in iron and iodine

[AJ-AJ in reply to SlowDragon]

Hi

Thanks for reply.

My diet is relevantly healthy (complex carbs, chicken, fish, healthy fats, fruit/veg etc). I rarely eat processed/fast food.

I could certainly increase the amount of green leafy vegetables I have however.

I stopped consuming Dairy a few years ago as it seemed to give me stomach problems and acne. I do take a calcium supplement (Garden of Life Raw Calcium. I only take 1-2 capsules per day instead of the suggested 4)

I will start supplementing with Igennus Super B complex and some separate Vitamin D.

Will also try and increase foods that are higher in folate and iron.

My dizziness/vertigo is mainly caused by Vestibular neuritis/damage to the nerves in the left inner ear (that is what I was diagnosed with a few years ago. Never really found out what caused it. My low folate level is probably making it worse though.

I will retest again in a month or two.

Do you think I should still speak to my GP regarding my thyroid? My antibodies are not raised in this test although my TSH was higher in previous tests. Not sure GP will help.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to AJ-AJ]

Have you considered testing iodine levels

Usually on here we advise not to consi Iodine, especially anyone with Hashimoto's

But long standing dairy free diet could mean low iodide levels

independent.co.uk/life-styl...

Important to test, not just supplement.

Excess iodine can make hypothyroid patients much worse

SeasideSusie can advise on best iodine test

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to AJ-AJ]

Best iodine test is a non-loading test which measures existing levels.

Genova Diagnostics do a urine test which you can order with ThyroidUK as your "practioner" as they don't deal direct with members of the general public. Details here

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

The test is

"Urine Iodine Test:

Specimen requirements: Urine

Cost: £71.00

Order Code: END25

Turnaround time: 5 - 10 days

Iodine is an essential trace element, vital for healthy thyroid function. Adequate levels are required to enable the production of T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, whilst also being required in other areas of health.

Deficiencies can lead to impaired heat and energy production, mental function and slow metabolism.

Urine iodine is one of the best measures of iodine status. This test is not performed as a loading test, but can be used to establish existing levels or to monitor iodine supplementation."

[AJ-AJ in reply to SeasideSusie]

Hi

Thanks for reply.

I haven't considered testing iodine levels. Are Iodine patch tests or blood tests any good or is it best to urine test?

Thanks

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to AJ-AJ]

I don't think the patch test is reliable, I don't know about the blood test, but from personal experience - having done two, one before supplementing and one after supplementing for a few months - I do know that the urine test mentioned above does work.