Got thyroid test back blue horizon gold) not sure where to go from here, test taken on waking at 6 am
Cortisol 492 (6 am - 10 am 113 - 456)
Thyroid all in ranges
TSH 1.05 (0.27 - 4.20)
T4 total 84.3 (66 - 181)
Free T4 12.6 (12 - 22)
Free T3 4.85 (3.1 - 6.8)
Vit d 49 (50 - 175)
Rest of results were in range & no antibodies.
Dr comments mentioned saliva testing due to raised cortisol which can indicate cushings. Also vitd.
I was on vit d until sept last year when my gp stopped it as she said it was in range. Diagnosed with gastritis following endoscopy 2 weeks ago, fibromyalgia approx 5 years ago. Thyroid scan in 2018 showed normal size no goitre but fluid in neck.
I only take Pepcid for gastritis, no pain meds or supplements.
Symptoms are slow weight gain approx 2 stone, fatigue, joint & muscle pain and stiffness, (especially in lower legs) early waking insomnia, ringing in ears, debris behind right ear drum, (waiting to see ent) burning throat and mouth every morning, sore bleeding gums. Neck swelling at front (maybe fluid) I am 49 so probably perimenapausal too as periods very light.
Not sure if I should get cortisol checked privately, go to GP or try and get private endocrinologist. Any suggestions or experience of similar greatly appreciated
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Thank you for your replies and suggestions, hopefully I’ve managed to attach full results now. My GP likes to put everything down to fibro so will see if I can get tested via blue horizon for cholesterol and coleic first. It’s taken almost 3 years to get endoscopy for heartburn
Igennus Super B is good quality and cheap vitamin B complex. Contains folate. Full dose is two tablets per day. Many/most people may only need one tablet per day. Certainly only start on one per day (or even half tablet per day for first couple of weeks)
Or Thorne Basic B is another option that contain folate, but is large capsule
IMPORTANT If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 7 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS , as biotin can falsely affect test results
With B12 result below 500, recommended to be taking a B12 supplement as well as a B Complex (to balance all the B vitamins) initially for first 2-4 months, then once your serum B12 is over 500 (or Active B12 level has reached 70), stop the B12 and just carry on with the B Complex.
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