yearly blood test

[MARZY1969]

hi I am new to this, I am due my blood test tomorrow morning, should I leave my Levothyroxine until my bloods are taken, I normally take my 100mcg at around six in the morning, bloods not being taken until ten, any advice would be great, thanks

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Marzy1969

We always advise leaving 24 hours between last dose of Levo and blood draw. So take tomorrow's dose immediately after the blood draw.

Also, do the test fasting - have breakfast when you get home - but you can have water (just water, no caffeine containing as it can affect TSH.

[MARZY1969 in reply to SeasideSusie]

thank you, I would love to post my results to see what you make of them, I am struggling with losing weight as well

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to MARZY1969]

Feel free to post results, please include the reference ranges as they vary from lab to lab.

For a full picture you need

TSH

FT4

FT3

Thyroid antibodies

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

although you probably won't be getting all those tested.

[vocalEK in reply to SeasideSusie]

Here's some advice. FWIW verywellhealth.com/optimum-...

[JOLLYDOLLY]

Hi MARZY1969,

Yes leaving taking thyroid meds until after your test. It gives a more accurate reading.

All the best

xx

[MARZY1969 in reply to JOLLYDOLLY]

thank you, had them done now just for the results

[JOLLYDOLLY in reply to MARZY1969]

Keep fingers crossed for you