Under active thyroid - high ferritin results

[Sunnyv]

I have under active thyroid, my last blood test showed my ferritin results are very high, is this something to worry about?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

How high? What is the result and reference range?

Infection and inflammation can raise ferritin?

[Sunnyv in reply to SeasideSusie]

My first blood test shows 503 acceptable levels should be between 20-200

My second blood test 3 months later shows 538 so it seems to be going up, is this serious ?

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Sunnyv]

I can't say if it's serious but it's certainly something you should be discussing with your doctor.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Presumably, looking at these ranges...you are female?

Are you post menopause?

Do you have autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto's diagnosed by high thyroid antibodies?

Hashimoto's and hemochromatosis may be linked

redriverhealthandwellness.c...

functionalhealthnews.com/20...

stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...

verywellhealth.com/hypothyr...

Hemochromatosis is more likely if you have Celtic ancestry

irishtimes.com/news/health/...

haemochromatosis.org.uk/awa...

[Sunnyv in reply to SlowDragon]

Yes I am female, post menopause and have hashimoto, also Irish born!!

Will read the links that you sent, thanks for your help.