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[heynaomiii]

Hello! I’m Naomi, 24 in London, diagnosed with hypothyroidism almost seven years ago. Trying to learn to live with it and how to advocate for myself. Glad to be here 😌

[Localhero]

Welcome!

If there’s anything we can help with, just shout. 🌸

[shaws Administrator]

Welcome to our forum and am sorry you have hypothyroidism.

This is the method recommended when a blood test is due (or if you haven't had a recent one request an updated test).

Always make the earliest possible blood test - even if you make it weeks ahead.

It is a fasting test but you can drink water, and don't take thyroid hormones before the test but afterwards. We take thyroid hormones with one glass of water and wait an hour before we eat. Food can interfere with the uptake of thyroid hormones.

Also request GP to test B12, Vit D, iron, ferritin and folate. Everything has to be optimal.

Always get a print-out of your results, with the ranges, for your own records and post if you have a query.