I had a blood test (admittedly this was a few years ago) as i exhibit and suffer from many symptoms of having an under-active thyroid, despite having relatives that suffer from this on the maternal side of my family the doctor was reluctant to test me.
On insisting i be tested i had the necessary blood test (1), the results came back and i was told it was 'normal' at 2.1, through the research i have done i have come across information that suggests i was given a wrong diagnosis of 'normal'; throughout this time i still have many of the symptoms of under-active thyroid but have been put off being re-tested due to the previous doctors attitude towards testing me.
I would like it if anyone can give me some advice on where i go from here, their own experiences etc.
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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
Ask GP to test thyroid including thyroid antibodies. Also to test vitamin levels as well
Recommended on here that 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 all 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
Medichecks currently have an offer on until end of May - 20% off
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 did tell my doctor about the family history and he was still reluctant to test me, i also took a list of my symptoms to the doctor but he was very dismissive.
I was told that my TSH level is 2.1 and that it's 'normal'but my research says this may not be accurate. any advice?
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
Medichecks currently have an offer on until end of May - 20% off
With autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's) diagnosed by high thyroid antibodies, TSH and FT4 can be within range for years. But patients can still have significant symptoms and frequently low vitamin levels
Thank you SlowDragon for all your help, i have registered with another doctor and have made an appointment so i can get some more up to date blood work and hopefully diagnosis
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