Feel well but now confused about CRP result!

[knitwitty]

Hi all

Hoping for a little advice, for the first time in ages I feel really well.

I take 75mcg levothyroxine ( at night time) and 12.5 mcg Liothyronine split into two doses , one at night with the levo and the other first thing in the morning.

These are my latest blood test results.

TSH 0.005 (0.27- 4.2)

free t4 15.2 (12-22)

free t3 5.91 (3.1-6.8)

TPO antibodies 11.7 ( 0-34)

Tg antibodies 14.8 ( 0-115)

vit D 103 (50-175)

B12 active 98.6 ( 37.5-187.5)

Ferritin 99.7 ( 13- 150)

Folate 12.8 (3.89 - 19.45)

CRP hs 7.17 ( <5)

I am, for the first time in ages, able to exercise and do normal things and I feel that this dose is perfect for me at the moment.

However the high CRP result has worried me a little as I don't feel unwell at the moment at all, and the comments with the test have said to repeat again in about 6-8 weeks as the inflammation could indicate heart problems.

I have been having shoulder problems for a few months now , it began with feeling as though I had wrenched my shoulder and moving it was really painful, that does seem to be subsiding but I was wondering if anyone could shed any light in whether that could have raised my CRP levels.

I have done search on the HU site and a CRP level of 7.71 doesn't seem to be really excessive. It was around 4 when I did a blood test before Christmas ( November I think ) but that was just before I came down with a disgusting virus over Christmas.

greygoose , SeasideSusie, SlowDragon

I would really welcome any ideas /opinions.

Thank you in advance.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

If your feeling well that’s the main thing

Ft4 is dropping ....if it drops any further at next test...consider increase in levothyroxine

It’s only 32% through range

Helpful calculator for working out percentage through range

chorobytarczycy.eu/kalkulator

Many of us need optimal Ft4 and Ft3.....but others seem ok with Ft4 in lower end of range

High CRP is usually due to something like a cold

[knitwitty in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you SlowDragon,

My T4 has slowly been reducing since I started taking T3 but I do feel really well at the moment, my ferritin was higher in November around 120 just before I was poorly but that has come down a bit so I am not really worried about that now. I'll keep an eye on the T4 and the levo dosage, I do have some levo of my own so I could increase it and see how I feel and then present my endo/ GP with the results if I feel I need to, I have not seen a GP in a couple of years as I only have telephone consultations with the practice pharmacist who is still refusing T3 on the NHS despite the endo writing twice to say that I am much better taking it than not.

Thanks for you reply it's much appreciated.

[greygoose]

I really wouldn't bother with the doctor's notes, if I were you. The are not thyroid experts, just common or garden GPs. They toe the party line. Inflammation is often raised when hypo, but it doesn't necessarily mean anything sinister. I think they just feel they have to say something, anything is better than nothing, sort of thing. And, at the same time, they're drumming up further business. It's all about money, you know.

If you feel well, that's the most important.

[knitwitty in reply to greygoose]

Thank you Greygoose , that was what I was thinking. I have not felt this well in ages, so I'm hoping that will continue.

I was only concerned because it had gone up a bit since November when in hindsight I was coming down with a nasty virus.

I did think it might be down to my really sore shoulder but maybe not.

I'm really grateful for your response, take care.

[greygoose in reply to knitwitty]

A nasty virus would do it, yes. But, could be connected to your sore shoulder, if inflammation was causing it to be sore.

[knitwitty in reply to greygoose]

Thanks again your input is always reassuring. Take care.

[greygoose in reply to knitwitty]

You're welcome. Stay safe.

[humanbean]

Is there any chance that your blood sugar is high? It is inflammatory.

[knitwitty in reply to humanbean]

Hi human bean

Thanks for your reply, I don't think so , I have not had it tested this time but it has been done a few months back and about a year before that and my Hb1ac was 32 and 34 so I don't think it's that,

I was hoping that it could be due to the fact that my shoulder was causing me a problem, it has been sore for a few months , but is getting better now.

Thanks for responding, it's much appreciated.

[DoeStewart in reply to knitwitty]

Hi there, when I get my Medichecks bloods back my CRP is normally around 9. I feel fine too. I do suffer from osteoarthritis so this could be the reason for me? If you feel well then I wouldnt worry.

[knitwitty in reply to DoeStewart]

Hi DoeStewart

Thats very reassuring to know, actually I've woken up with a sore throat this morning so maybe it rises prior to an infection who knows.

I think maybe it is a case of trying to drum up a bit more business as Greygoose suggested earlier.

As everything else is fine I'm not going to worry about it too much.

many thanks again for responding, it's much appreciated.

[DoeStewart in reply to knitwitty]

No worries. I think we can get bogged down in numbers instead of how we feel. Keep well.

[knitwitty in reply to DoeStewart]

You too!