Hello I am new to this forum. My history is highly suspected Hypothyroidism. For 4 years I have been experiencing all the typical symptoms, hair loss and depression being obvious signs.
I’ve had extensive blood testing privately and have also consulted with my GP over the years.
I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue syndrome in 2016. I had glandular fever in my 20’s I’m now 36.
My latest blood results I have listed below. I would appreciate your thoughts in terms of whether or not I am actually ‘hypo’ ? What I can do to increase my levels of T4. I am aware I have high inflammation which is why my iron is low.
TSH 2.13
T4 85.3
FT3 4.77
TgAB 12.6
TPoAb 9
Iron serum 8.86
Ferritin 142
TIBC 41.66
UIBC 32.8
Transferrin saturation 21.27
Folate 23.5
Vitamin D 109
I’ve also started with rosacea about 6 months ago, does anyone know if this is linked to low thyroid?
Many Thanks
Rachel
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Hair loss can be a result of many things and many people with thyroid conditions do not lose hair. Rosaceae can be linked to low B12, I believe. It's not specifically associated with thyroid disease as far as I'm aware. Depression can be due to vitamin deficiencies, life stressors and other reasons too. I've no medical knowledge but having lived being hypothyroid for many years, I would say your symptoms are not specific to thyroid disease. However, we need the lab ranges to see if there is biochemical evidence of thyroid disease.
Rachel - to edit your post, click on the down arrow above (next to 'more') and select edit to add in ranges.
It is a learning curve but you can get well, despite the guidelines.
All blood tests have to be at the very earliest (TSH drops throughout the day) fasting (you can drink water) and allow a gap of 24 hours between last dose of levo and test and take afterwards.
The aim is a TSH of 1 or lower with a Free T4 and Free T3 in the upper part of the ranges.
I was similar to you in my twenties, but as I only had 'moderate' fatigue exacerbated by stress and overwork, they never checked my thyroid back then even though I had lots of gastro symptoms and often crippling aches.
A yeast elimination protocol is recommended for a few weeks...Also making sure you are getting a balance of minerals especially Magnesium which lowers inflammation (topical forms are good). Some iron supplements are notorious for causing worsening of gastro symptoms as the pathogens that cause inflammation actually feast on iron that's failed to absorb properly due to low stomach acid. It's a catch 22 situation. Iron injections or iron infusion would be much better if you indeed have very low iron (can't comprehend properly without ranges). Otherwise make sure you always have vitamin C with iron. There are some 'better' forms of iron available which are expensive but useful in the short term - Ferrasorb, I believe is one. It contains p5p which is one of my favourite supplements (p5p was recommended by Dr Myhill's website).
As others have said you need good b vitamins (and Magnesium) for energy levels. Get B12 checked before supplementing. Co enzyme Q10 is also mentioned a lot by those with bad fatigue.
Some recommended reading would be Dr Sarah Myhill's website; The thyroid pharmacist Isabella Wentz and The Magnesium Miracle by Dr Carolyn Dean which has a chapter on CFS / Fibro.
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