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Hi all.

My gp has said I'm over medicated now and wants to drop me from 150g of levothyroxine daily to 100g _150g alternative days my question is I went up in 25g alternative. so how comes I have to drop in 50g my last bloods are as follows

TSH

May 0.73

July 0.37

Aug 0.14 (0.35-3.5)

Ft3

May 5.4

Aug 5.1 (3.8-6.0)

T4

May 14.9

July 12.5 (7.5-21.1)

For some reason they didn't do Aug test.. Annoyed much..

Now in Nov last year

Vit D 106 (50.0-120.0)

Folate 358 (187-883.0)

Antibody 0.1 (. 00-1.0) I have requested these test more this year but always a fight to get them added..

Please if someone can tell me I can drop this medication like this as I scared to get into the position I was when my hypo started.. Doctor is requesting another test in 2 weeks to see how I fair on changing meds today

Thank you all

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helvella profile image
helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK

I don't agree you should drop dose at all!

But GPs simply do not understand that thyroid hormone must not be treated like paracetamol (one tablet, or two?).

You need to make any changes as gently as possible unless there is a serious overdose.

I have a little bit on Fine Dose Adjustment in my document:

helvella - Vade Mecum for Thyroid

The term vade mecum means:

1. A referential book such as a handbook or manual.

2. A useful object, constantly carried on one’s person.

Currently has the following sections:

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Alerts Amino Acids Antibodies Elements

Famous People with Thyroid Disease

Fine Dose Adjustment

Hydration: Anhydrous vs. Pentahydrate

Human Hormones

Iodine Content of Thyroid Hormones

Medicine Classifications

Pathology Handbooks

Pharma Contacts

Pharmacy Locations

Prescription Latin

Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP)

Tests (Summary)

Tests – LabTestsOnline

Thyroid Binding Proteins

Thyroid Diseases, Disorders and Syndromes

Thyroid Hormones

Thyroid Hormone Ratios

Thyroid Medicines

Units – Grams, Milligrams and Micrograms

Vitamins X-codes

Yellow Card Reports

Not everything is in this one document - my major medicines document is still separate!

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chubi52 in reply to helvella

I can't open this link... Thanks for replying..Bit worried now on reducing..

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK in reply to chubi52

Can you try again? Try both links, please.

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chubi52 in reply to helvella

I'm sorry I did says invalid format 😞

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK in reply to chubi52

It works fine for me (and this isn't the computer it was created on).

I suspect you could have something wrong with your configuration. For example, your computer/tablet/phone is trying to open a PDF using an app that can't open a PDF.

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chubi52 in reply to helvella

Yes it is saying that 😔 I'm sorry I thought it would be my phone

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK in reply to chubi52

Are you able to try another device?

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chubi52 in reply to helvella

My other half has opened it on his phone and sent to me.. Says its 133 pages, is this correct?

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK in reply to chubi52

That sounds right!

The third page is a table of contents and you can jump to any section by touching the item.

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chubi52 in reply to helvella

Thank you.. Getting late now my brain is starting to fuzz 😅 will need to read this tomorrow hopefully 👍

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thyreoidea in reply to helvella

After reading many posts on this forum and the replies from the staff I think the amount of information that is proffered and the level of understanding that people need to decipher it is beyond most, especially as it is often mentioned that GP’s do not know enough about it.

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK in reply to thyreoidea

Did you view the Fine Dose Adjustment section of my document?

Is it too difficult to understand?

(I put a lot into one document to try to avoid people having to scrabble around a dozen or more separate documents.)

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thyreoidea in reply to helvella

I apologise, I was making a general comment on the amount of people self medicating and taking supplements given that the body I’d finely tuned and anything lacking or in excess can cause symptoms that can be misdiagnosed and lead to other treatments.

I looked at your first link and found it very useful but could not access your second on my device.

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK in reply to thyreoidea

I thought you were pointing at the document! :-)

Unfortunately, there is a vast amount to know and it is extremely difficult helping people using pretty much text only.

The links are to the same document.

Just with a tiny change as to whether the document gets viewed or downloaded to your device.

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thyreoidea in reply to helvella

Thanks.

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chubi52 in reply to helvella

Thank you I have started to read 😊

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK in reply to chubi52

Remember it is meant as a quick look up - I know it is big but don't feel you are expected to read anything other than the little bit that is relevant. :-)

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chubi52

First of all, it's important to know how much you're actually taking. Levothyroxine comes in micrograms (mcg) not grams (g), there are 1,000,000 micrograms in a gram so there's no way you'd be taking grams 😊

Reducing your Levo from 150mcg daily to alternating 100 and 150mcg means that you take an average of 125mcg daily, so it's a reduction of 25mcg not 50mcg.

Is the August test your latest one? If so why is he reducing your dose now? He should do current tests to base any dose change on, not go by old tests.

Your vitamin results are too old comment on, they should be tested annually.

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chubi52 in reply to SeasideSusie

Thank you for your reply, much appreciated. I did go up slowly 100mcg alternate 125mcg.. So was confused why I would not drop to 125mcg alternate 150mcg I really can't get my head around all this my brain is too fuzzy.. 😔

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Bluespots in reply to SeasideSusie

My GP has done exactly the same for no valid reason, I am within range with no bad symptoms.....I really do feel that gPs have been told to get people on lower Levothyroxine....only a hunch at the moment.

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fuchsia-pink

You are ONLY over-medicated when free T3 is over-range. Your GP can't possibly know if it is or not unless s/he tests it. And should test free T4 as well. Just testing TSH does not give you any info at all about your actual thyroid hormone levels :)

I wouldn't accept a reduction in meds until thyroid hormones are tested and shown to be over-range x

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chubi52 in reply to fuchsia-pink

Thank you.. This is. Just one big balls up by the surgery.. First they told me bloods test were delayed by over a week for results, then I called on week 2 to be told they have gone somewhere else, then I call them up and request they send to my doctors.. 2 more weeks go by and still no results, so I phone Dr's and told they havnt got them yet.. ( you couldn't make this crao up) so more calls finally my surgery gets them via email and have been sent to my Dr's box who only comes in on Monday and Tuesday.. So that week I get a call to make an appointment for the results and discussion. Over 2 weeks wait for that.. Finally 18th Oct I get a call and an apology for my August bloods taken so long... Angry is an understatement..

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Hedgeree in reply to chubi52

Hi chubi52,

Does your surgery offer online access?

For example my surgery uses an app called 'patient access' this allows you to register and then you can usually get to see your patient records and test results online, though the surgery decides how much you can see!

There are a number of different services that they can use, it just depends on the surgery and I think not all surgeries use them but it would be worthwhile asking.

It's been a revelation for me as I can get test results much quicker and so don't have to ask the reception for them.

Best wishes.

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Charlie-Farley in reply to Hedgeree

Don’t rely on patient access😬

I’ve been keeping a close eye on mine and keep meticulous records requesting lab printouts of results. Patient access records are incomplete and some stuff has disappeared or never been properly included in the first place.

My only interest in seeing my records through patient access is to see if my records are more doctored than I am! 🤣

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Hedgeree in reply to Charlie-Farley

Hi Charlie-Farley,

Yes I can imagine (and know personally) that patient access is not without its issues and limitations.

I just know in the past when I've had blood tests done the reception used to tell me to ring back in a week but now (for me anyway) some results are often available the same day.

But yes they did recently restrict my access to my historical thyroid blood results but before then it was really useful. ☺

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chubi52 in reply to Hedgeree

Thank you.. Yes I am online with my doctors.. Its just these Aug results went missing and it took me over 9 weeks to locate and get a doctor to call me as she only got them via email..This is the first time my results went awol.. I don't expect it to happen again as I logged a complaint..

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fuchsia-pink in reply to chubi52

Not acceptable.

But there again, I saw the Dispatches last night on the NHS (watch it on catch-up if you haven't seen it) and it makes you realise that we're pretty lucky dealing with mere utter incompetence, rather than the horrors of criminally inept botched surgery the two people featured now have to live with x

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SlowDragonAdministrator

Refuse to reduce dose levothyroxine until you have had full thyroid and vitamin testing

Always test as early as possible in morning before eating or drinking anything other than water and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription

Exactly what vitamin supplements are you currently taking

Remember to stop taking any supplements that contain biotin a week before ALL BLOOD TESTS

Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning and then post back via tracked postal service

For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested.

Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

Low vitamin levels are extremely common, especially with autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s or Ord’s thyroiditis)

Low vitamin levels common as we get older too

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 and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins

List of private testing options

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins

medichecks.com/products/adv...

Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins by DIY fingerprick test

bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...

If you can get GP to test vitamins then cheapest option for just TSH, FT4 and FT3

£29 (via NHS private service ) and 10% off down to £26.10 if go on thyroid uk for code

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

monitormyhealth.org.uk/

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chubi52 in reply to SlowDragon

Hi thank you for your replyI did take this test first thing with nothing but water...

So with a tsh reading of 0.14 in Aug.. And a 0.37 in July have I been over medicated? 😔

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SlowDragonAdministrator in reply to chubi52

No unlikely

How do you feel?

Ft3 is well within range

On replacement thyroid hormones, TSH is frequently low or suppressed

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chubi52 in reply to SlowDragon

Once again thanks for replyMy eyes don't feel right have to keep wiping them.. My legs are still stiff even if I've rested for hours, nails break roots of hair sensitive, no hair growing under arms, ringing in my ears brain don't connect, but will add this is nothing to compared when I was first diagnosed.. Its been so long since I felt normal I've begun to think this is normal.

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SlowDragonAdministrator in reply to chubi52

Folate 358 (187-883.0)

Think this is a typo ….you meant B12 …not folate

Assuming that’s B12 …it’s too low

Low B12 symptoms

b12deficiency.info/signs-an...

If serum B12 result below 500, (Or active B12 below 70) 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.

B12 sublingual lozenges

amazon.co.uk/Jarrow-Methylc...

cytoplan.co.uk/shop-by-prod...

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

healthline.com/nutrition/me...

supplementing a good quality daily vitamin B complex, one with folate in (not folic acid) may be beneficial. This can help keep all B vitamins in balance and will help improve B12 levels too

Difference between folate and folic acid

chriskresser.com/folate-vs-...

B vitamins best taken after breakfast

Thorne Basic B is a recommended option that contains folate, but is large capsule. You can tip powder out if can’t swallow 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

endo.confex.com/endo/2016en...

endocrinenews.endocrine.org...

Did you get folate or ferritin results?

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chubi52 in reply to SlowDragon

Thank you for the links very helpful on the b12 etc 😊

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Meanbeannyc in reply to chubi52

I have the weepy eyes too. Ugh it’s awful. I can blink the wetness away all day!!! The only time my eyes have ever been clear and dry is when I was on 15+mcg T3.

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MissDemeanour191

Lucky you! Getting your GP surgery to do regular thyroid bloods for you. I have to push for once every 12 months! GP'S panic if your TSH goes well under 1. And I am jealous of your FT3 mine was only 3.6 when last had my bloods done (private) with Medichecks. My GP wanted to reduce me down from 125mcg. My antibodies are up in the 100's too! Not that he'd know that, they're not interested in anything but TSH and old fashioned reference ranges. So I didnt get in touch, and guess what? My last prescription for 125mcg went through no problem!Have you considered some of your symptoms may be menopause related? And maybe low iron? Brittle fingernails for example. I've been through double whammy of hypo & menopause. Find magnesium supplement brilliant for a) good nights sleep and b) aching joints. Good luck!

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chubi52 in reply to MissDemeanour191

Thank you for replyI do believe it might be menopause as I got hypo and the same time (operation to remove my ovaries) in June 2019 then after months of feeling crap was told hypo in Jan 2020.. Its such a fine balance just to feel normal. Yes I started magnesium in June this year and I do take b complex.. Once again thank you for your reply, I hope you have good health

Knip profile image
Knip

There seems to be something going on with GPs and thyroid medication in the south east of England. I had mine increased from 100mcg to 125mcg at the start of the year, but my brother had his decreased from 150mcg to 75mcg and feels really unwell because of it. That seems such a huge drop in one go. He has absolutely no energy and is even looking around to see if he can buy some 25mcg to soften the drop. I think they must have been told to reassess all their Thyroid patients. He is already dealing with a great deal having a leaking aortic aneurysm following a failed repair, which is making him incredibly tired. He's getting no joy from the surgery. He's such a nice guy and I hate seeing him so low physically.

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Bluespots in reply to Knip

That is what I think, too many people suddenly having levy dose dropped for no good reason. All of a sudden, they want TSH tests done, when they just barely bothered before, even when I was unwell with thyroid symptoms. Had to negotiate with mine to soften the dose lowering. Last time they did it they read the results wrongly and dropped when they should have upped. I needed up in hospital. Really, they have not learnt their lesson from last time...repeat performance

in reply to Knip

I'm in the South East too and I was dropped from 100mcg to 75mcg with no follow-up bloods. My private blood test tells me that my TSH is now 5.67 and I'm not able to speak to anyone till next Monday about it (two weeks after my test) and it's the pharmacist, so I doubt they can actually do anything.

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chubi52 in reply to

It's terrible.. We can only hope in the near future we are taken seriously... I hope you get sorted soon

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Insist on 25mcg dose increase in levothyroxine

Which brand of levothyroxine are you currently taking

Essential to regularly retest vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

Request these are tested now as you are under medicated

TSH should be under 2 as an absolute maximum when on levothyroxine

gponline.com/endocrinology-...

Replacement therapy with levothyroxine should be initiated in all patients to achieve a TSH level of 0.5-2.0pmol/L.

NHS England Liothyronine guidelines July 2019 clearly state on page 13 that TSH should be between 0.4-1.5 when OPTIMALLY treated with just Levothyroxine

Note that it says test should be in morning BEFORE taking levothyroxine

Also to test vitamin D, folate, B12 and ferritin

sps.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploa...

Aim is to bring a TSH under 2.5

UK guidance suggests aiming for a TSH of 0.5–2.5

gp-update.co.uk/SM4/Mutable...

Never agree to dose reduction based just on TSH

in reply to SlowDragon

I already know my ferritin is really low as I had a Thriva test last week and it’s 10ug/L, but I know the reasons for it and it should start to come back up. My VitD is also on the low side of normal at 55nmol, so work to do there. I get a different brand of Levo every time I go to the chemist but at the moment it’s Teva. Apologies, I have Covid at the moment, so no energy to type.

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Work out which brand levothyroxine suits you best

Then ask/insist that the brand is specified on all future prescriptions

GP should be doing full iron panel test for anaemia and likely to need iron supplements or even an iron infusion

Important to increase iron rich foods in diet as well

What’s your diet like

Are you vegetarian or vegan

Aiming to improve vitamin D to at least around 80nmol and around 100nmol maybe better

Vitamin D mouth spray by Better You is very effective as it avoids poor gut function. There’s a version made that also contains vitamin K2 Mk7

amazon.co.uk/BetterYou-Dlux...

It’s trial and error what dose we need, with hashimoto’s we frequently need higher dose than average

Test twice yearly via NHS private testing service when supplementing

vitamindtest.org.uk

Vitamin D and thyroid disease

grassrootshealth.net/blog/t...

Government recommends everyone supplement October to April

gov.uk/government/news/phe-...

Web links about taking important cofactors - magnesium and Vit K2-MK7

Magnesium best taken in the afternoon or evening, but must be four hours away from levothyroxine

betterbones.com/bone-nutrit...

medicalnewstoday.com/articl...

livescience.com/61866-magne...

sciencedaily.com/releases/2...

Vitamin K2 mk7

betterbones.com/bone-nutrit...

healthline.com/nutrition/vi...

2 good videos on magnesium

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Vitamin D and Covid

Notice how much vitamin D many of these medics are taking

vitamind4all.org/letter.pdf

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tattybogle

" Doctor is requesting another test in 2 weeks to see how I fair on changing meds today" Retesting thyroid bloods after just 2 weeks on a reduced dose is rather pointless , it's too soon fro the TSH to have responded to the lower dose, (and barely long enough for the fT4 to show the new level)

It's also too soon to know how you'll actually end up feeling on the lower dose .

To allow TSH time to change in response to lower dose you need about 6 weeks on new dose .

To know how you'll feel, you need at least 6 weeks and probably more like 8-12 weeks.

I'm not sure you needed a reduction, but it might be worth trying a very small one .. i did recently find my calf muscles get very tight and stiff when i increased my dose by 12.5mcg and dropping by 12.5mcg again fixed it quite quickly.

but i agree with you .. 125/150 (137.5mcg) alternate might be a better idea than 100/150 (125mcg) .... your TSH isn't that low at 0.14 ,although it did look to be falling gradually over that last few months which could be a clue that the 150mcg dose was a smidge too high for you .

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chubi52 in reply to tattybogle

Thank you for your reply.. I decided to do my option 125 then 150.. I think a little reduction at first... 😊

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mrsstiff

A few years ago my then GP said that older people ( I was about 68 then) didn't need as much thyroxine!???? I had been on 125mcgs for at least 15 years & I felt well. I have taken thyroxine since I was about 40 & at one time I was on 200mcgs a day. An endocrinologist told me they didn't go on levels but on the individual person. At that time they said that I had had a pituitary tumour which was now scar tissue, thyroxine was gradually reduced later as it caused a toxic effect on my liver, I was taking 150mcgs after that. This was reduced to 125mcgs about 15 years ago. Then my then GP wanted to reduce it to 100mcgs a day. I began to have more muscle stiffness in my legs and was very sluggish & tired. I changed my GP who put me on 125mcgs every other day and I saw an endocrinologist who checked all my levels. I am still on this dose but I am now feeling very old (I'm 74 now) I have gained weight because I don't go walking any more ( I also have arthritis in both knees).

I found it very interesting reading that some people who were hypothyroid suffered from a constant chronic cough, allergies, wheezing, sinus trouble and postnasal drip - that describes me too, all since my dose was reduced. I'm seriously thinking of getting a private appointment with a good endocrinologist (Cheshire area) if anyone can recommend someone. I recently had to ask GP for a thyroid blood test, I hadn't had one for 2 years, obviously missed through lockdown. I don't know any of my levels , I haven't heard anything about my latest blood tests. Any ideas please?

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serenfach in reply to mrsstiff

Unfortunately at 74, (I am a couple of years behind you) you are written off, everything is down to being old, and you are invisible to the NHS (and bus queues etc!). At our age, we were taught to be polite, not push, never make a fuss. That does not work any more, you have to push, make a fuss, wear purple, and demand people see you.

I suspect you are underdosed. Phone and ask for the results. They are your results, and they have to, by law, give them to you. Then post them here and we can help further.

When I phone for mine, I get "oh, you are that one!" and I agree that I am that one. You can almost hear the receptionist go red!

Go for it - we are worth more!

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SlowDragonAdministrator in reply to mrsstiff

mrsstiff

First step is to get FULL thyroid and vitamin testing done privately

Especially as with pituitary issues TSH is irrelevant

Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription

For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested.

EXTREMELY important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

Low vitamin levels are extremely common, especially with autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s or Ord’s thyroiditis)

Low vitamin levels common as we get older too

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 and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins

List of private testing options

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins

medichecks.com/products/adv...

Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins by DIY fingerprick test

bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...

Link about thyroid blood tests

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

Come back with new post once you get results

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FinneUK

Hi

Seems very odd they didn't do T4. I would ask for it to be done as you would like to see the evidence before you change.

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chubi52 in reply to FinneUK

Yes that is my thoughts..

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Sorceress29

My doctor reduced my thyroxine.. Said it was a trial... Almost 3years ago.. I have been fighting for it to be put back up ever since.. I started losing hair again, putting weight on and unable to lose it.. Struggling with joint aches and fatigue.. Very depressed.. I have written and pleaded. Pointed out it was supposed to be a trial, and as it did not suit me, to be put back as it was.

I am still fighting..

Just be very cautious and sure that you agree with your doctor andbuf they suggest a trial period.. Get it in writing.. I wish that I had.

Good 🍀 luck

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Charlie-Farley in reply to Sorceress29

Change doctor 😱. Disgusting and treatment born of incompetence. They are meant to make you better not worse.

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chubi52 in reply to Sorceress29

Thank you ... Sorry to hear about your circumstances, I hope you get it sorted soon.

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SlowDragonAdministrator in reply to Sorceress29

Get FULL Thyroid And vitamin testing done ….privately if necessary

Come back with new post once you get results

Always test as early as possible in morning before eating or drinking anything other than water and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

Low vitamin levels extremely common when under medicated

For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested.

Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

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 and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins

List of private testing options

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins

medichecks.com/products/adv...

Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins by DIY fingerprick test

bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...

If you can get GP to test vitamins and antibodies then cheapest option for just TSH, FT4 and FT3

£29 (via NHS private service ) and 10% off down to £26.10 if go on thyroid uk for code

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

monitormyhealth.org.uk/

NHS easy postal kit vitamin D test £29 via

vitamindtest.org.uk

If TPO or TG thyroid antibodies are high this is usually due to Hashimoto’s (commonly known in UK as autoimmune thyroid disease). Ord’s is autoimmune without goitre.

About 90% of all primary hypothyroidism in Uk is due to Hashimoto’s. Low vitamin levels are particularly common with Hashimoto’s. Gluten intolerance is often a hidden issue too

Link about thyroid blood tests

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

Link about Hashimoto’s

thyroiduk.org/hypothyroid-b...

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Meanbeannyc

What and or where in these lab results indicate any overmedication?

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chubi52 in reply to Meanbeannyc

Because my tsh is now 0.14 from 0.37 and I feel worse..

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