FED UP FEELING TIRED.

[Louiss]

I've been hypo for nearly 40 years, currently on 125 thyroxine Also have type2 diabetes and COPD, along with other minor managed ailments. For last approx 2 years I have been losing energy after very little activity and feel constantly fatigued. All I hear from GP and nurse is "well your bloods are fine" anyone a y idea which condition is causing this. Thanks.

[Treepie]

You need to obtain your blood results with the ranges and post them for advice.Ideally you need TSH,FT4,FT3, ferritin,folate,D3 and B,12 results.

[Louiss in reply to Treepie]

Thankyou, will try to obtain blood results.

[Treepie in reply to Louiss]

You are entitled to a copy of your results under the Data Protection Regulations so do not be put off.

[Louiss in reply to Treepie]

Ok will do.

[Louiss in reply to Treepie]

Just got blood results from January. TSH. 0.41 NORMAL.0.40-4.50mu/L FT4 17.3PMOll/L. 8.00-21pmol/L. T3 3.7. Pmol/L

2 50-6.50Pmol/L . Ferritin 49 ugly. 13.00-150.00 ug/L. B12 527 ng/L . 200.00. 770.00ng/L. Cant find any folate or D3. All are classed as normal no action. Full blood count -normal no action. If any sense can be made from this I would be very happy. Thankyou. Now have B1 and Q10. See how i go.

[Treepie in reply to Louiss]

Might be best to start a new post with those results so others more knowledgeable than me can comment. Looks like you may have a conversion problem as FT3 is low but others will know more.

[Judithdalston]

Do you actually get to see the blood results, with ranges, as they may have ‘slipped’ over the years ...if not ask the surgery receptionist for print out. I have had diabetes and hypothyroidism for decades and was complaining of tiredness/ pain etc and found TSH had crept up to top of range but still ‘normal’. Does the Gp ever test vitamins/ minerals ( ferritin, folate, vit d and b12) as might be low and causing symptoms?

[Louiss in reply to Judithdalston]

No I don't see results but when I see nurse annually she goes over them with me and usually according to her alls fine. Vitamin and minerals are tested, I do take ferritin but B12 was stopped after several years, was told readings are in range. Thankyou for your advice.

[Michaela_l]

Hi as well as blood tests which have been mentioned, maybe it would be worth taking vitamin b1 and co enzyme Q10..it helps support mitochondria..I'm taking it, I feel like I have a tiny bit more energy, which is something..

Of course if you do take any supplements, be cautious when having thyroid bloods done as biotin can affect results.

[Louiss in reply to Michaela_l]

I take a daily multivitamin and vitamin D alongside prescribed meds. I function for about 4hrs a day, after that I just want to curl up and sleep. I cant be bothered to deal with mail or anything which requires concentration I hand all over to my son and daughter. I force myself to walk the dog, it's not fair not to but, otherwise I don't want to go out .thankyou for your advice.

[Michaela_l in reply to Louiss]

Bless you. It's rubbish isn't it. I told work I had to reduce my hours and stop on calls..it physically drains you doesn't it...then if you do push yourself, other symptoms worsen! But please have a look at Q10, like I say, I'm a bit less tired..which is better than nothing I guess.

[Louiss in reply to Michaela_l]

Aw Michaela thankyou, have ordered 200mg Q10 from Amazon. See what they do.

[Michaela_l in reply to Louiss]

Are you getting a good dose of B1 as well with the B vitamins? Let's hope it does something! Take care and keep us updated x

[Louiss]

Will get some b vits, any more pills I could be rattled at a football match. Thanks.

[Louiss in reply to Louiss]

Well I have been taking vit b1 and Q10 for about 4 weeks now and I am feeling much better. My foggy head has almost cleared and I generally feel quite well. My energy levels are still limited but i associate this more to being diabetic and copd sufferer. Thank you so much for your advice Michaela it's helped me so much.

[elwins]

I always get a copy of my results, so it means next time I have bloods done, I can check them against previous results, to see what's changed. My surgery is always happy to print them for me.

[Louiss]

Thankyou for your reply I shall try to follow suit

[Bertwills]

Hi, when you say you’re taking a multivitamin etc alongside your T4, are you taking them at the same time? If so your absorption of the T4 will be greatly reduced especially by the Vit D and iron.

You need to take T4 on it’s own well away from food, drinks other than water, and all other tablets.

Also multivitamins aren’t a good choice for several reasons particularly if they include iron or iodine as these block absorption of other ingredients. Check out Seaside Susie’s replies to questions about supplements.

[Louiss]

Thankyou for your advice but, no I take t4 in early hours and others later.