These are the thyroid results I got

[Vps1980]

They’re over two pages of different tests not just thyroid on the first page it says thyroid function test (athan) normal no action xx

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

VPS1980

If you want comments on the other tests then you'll need to type them into your post.

Is TSH all that was tested for thyroid? It doesn't rule out Central Hypothyroidism (which is where the problem lies with the pituitary or the hypothalamus rather than the thyroid itself). You need FT4, FT3 and thyroid antibodies testing as well as TSH.

[Vps1980 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Apparently I’ve had the antibody test and it was normal the gp has referred me for a throat scan but refuses to do ft3 and ft4 as other results are normal, could all my symptoms be b12 I’m not sure xx

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Vps1980]

Vps1980

To rule out Central Hypothyroidism (which, unfortunately, most doctors have never heard of) FT4 is essential. This is because Central Hypothyroidism is suggested by a normal, low or minimally elevated TSH with a low FT4.

[Vps1980 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Isn’t one of the symptoms weight gain? And hair loss? Xx

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Vps1980]

Vps1980

Here's a list of signs/symptoms of hypothyroidism.

thyroiduk.org/signs-symptom...

Nobody will have all of them, some will have some of them, others may have different ones. Weight gain is quite a common symptom of hypothyroidism but some people even lose weight. With hypothyroidism there is never a one size fits all.

I never had hair loss with hypothyroidism. Hair loss can be due to low ferritin.

[Vps1980 in reply to SeasideSusie]

I’m 47kgs xx

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Vps1980]

Vps1980

I can't comment on that as I don't know anything about you, what your diet is like, if you've ever had any eating disorder, if you have an eating disorder now, if you're losing weight, if so whether you've discussed it with your doctor and had it investigated.

[Vps1980 in reply to SeasideSusie]

It’s being investigated I eat well four times a day xx

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Vps1980]

Weight is somewhat more complicated than many think - including all too many who should know better.

The classic description is that hypothyroid people put on weight and hyperthyroid people lose weight.

In hypothyroidism, there can be loss of muscle mass which can be a serious issue. After all, the heart is muscle. This is countered by a tendency to secrete mucin in our tissues. Mucin results in water retention and increased weight and non-pitting oedema (swelling). What can confuse is when muscle loss and mucin gain cancel each other out to some extent.

Not everyone loses significant muscle mass. Not everyone retains significant water due to mucin.

In hypothyroidism there is a tendency to become worse at digestion. This can be a cause of weight loss. Pernicious anaemia, as it is caused by stomach issues, can also cause poor digestion. In both there can be insufficient acidity as well as enzyme issues.

Nothing in thyroid is ever as simple as it first appears.

[Vps1980 in reply to helvella]

I can’t get anymore tests at the moment and the gp doesn’t seem to think it’s thyroid so I will have to wait and see what neck scan shows unfortunately, I have had some thyroid tests including antibody xx

[PurpleNails Administrator]

The antibodies tested are used when diagnosing pernicious anaemia and autoimmune conditions affecting GastroIntestinal. Not a thyroid specific antibody. Apart from your neck scan to investigate the swelling are you having other tests?

What key nutrients has your GP tested. Ever been checked for folate, ferritin, vitamin D?

[Vps1980 in reply to PurpleNails]

Yes had all that tested I will post the results on another thread xx