Hi all, my daughter was diagnosed with under active thyroid when she was 7. I too have had an under active thyroid diagnosed in my early 2Os, now think I had it in childhood as all the symptoms.
I had the D102 gene test a few years ago that shows I have the faulty gene. I would like to get my daughter tested. Is it possible for a 15 year old?
Also, would like to get a full panel test, to check thyroid and vitamins. Similar question, which companies can do this please?
Does anyone know of a private doctor in the South West that can help please? She has been under the Bristol Children’s hospital, who have now signed her off to GP, as she has finished going through puberty.
As usual her levels are in the normal range, but she is tired and gets cold easily.
She is struggling with school due to tiredness. I feel like history is respecting itself as have always felt I’ve have lived a part time life, not able to achieve full potential to tiredness.
Any advice most appreciated. My daughter will be 16 in March, so not sure if that changes things in terms of tests, doctors.
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For clarity, the gene that affects T4 to T3 conversion is called DIO2 - that is, three letters and a number. Not D102 - a letter and three numbers. Not DI02 - two letters and two numbers.
The name comes from the enzyme that this gene affects which is a deiodinase. It removes an iodine atom from a thyroid hormone molecule - it deiodinates it.
On this forum we probably understand, but if you wish to look it up anywhere, it might help to get it right. If you are discussing with a doctor, and get it wrong, you are providing an excuse for them to dismiss what you say.
(More strictly, two single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on the DIO2 gene, rs225014 and rs225015.)
Probably best to pay the extra for private blood draw
Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and before eating or drinking anything other than water .
Last dose of Levothyroxine 24 hours prior to blood test. (taking delayed dose immediately after blood draw).
This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)
Blue Horizon is the only company that will do blood tests for under 18s so you could order their Thyroid Premium Gold test but make sure that it's clear that it's for her, not sure if you register in her name, you'll have to check that with them.
Regenerus do the DIO2 test so you'll have to contact them to see if they will do it, details about Regenerus here:
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