BLOOD TEST RESULTS FROM 22/02/2022 taken at 7.45AM

[DarkHorseJen]

Hi all, once again could you knowledgeable people please pass comment on my most recent results. Unfortunately due to dr requesting follow up test within two months the lab has rejected some of the tests, annoyingly, I wanted to know if my vitamin intake and iron tablets may have improved my ferritin and folate levels but alas no results given. I can see my TSH has gone up slightly again, which is a little concerning even though it’s still classed as in range.

I’ve noticed that I seem to be having fluttering heart beats and occasional palpations - nothing that causes any pain, just an odd sensation. Also I seem to be suffering from more headaches since following all the vitamin advice. Do you think it’s related to the vitamins - currently on 3 x 210mg ferrous fumarate, throne basic B supplement, I have also decided to take a b12 1000ug methylcoblamate supplement on its own as well as a 1000mcg folate. In the evening ami take better you vit d3 + k2 & magnesium malate 625mg.

Any input and advice is much appreciated.

I will post 2 photos one attach to this post and one in the replies to this post. Many thanks.

[DarkHorseJen]

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BLOOD TEST RESULTS taken on 22/2/22 07.45 am

[PrincessAnnie]

I got told that they only test your vitamin d once a year,mine was refused also.

[McPammy in reply to PrincessAnnie]

I get my vit D checked every 3 months without fail. I think it depends on your surgery.

[PrincessAnnie in reply to McPammy]

I was told that the lab refused it,as I’d already had it done,and that they only do it once a year.

[McPammy in reply to PrincessAnnie]

It must be CCG related as Slowdragon says. I live in Cheshire and so far for the past 3 years I’ve had it done every 3 months along with about 10 others blood tests.and there’s the pandemic when vit D was in the media a lot. Maybe an influx of people clambered for vit D tests and they had to put some restrictions in place.

[PrincessAnnie in reply to McPammy]

This was about 2 years ago🤦‍♀️I recently asked for a full thyroid panel but because the TSH AND T4 were showing in range then the lab wouldn’t test anything else🙄I mean it’s not like the T3 is important or anything.

[McPammy in reply to PrincessAnnie]

I hear you. I know it’s so damn frustrating. T3 is the most important hormone as we know. I get my TSH T4 and T3 checked through the NHS every 3 months along with all the vitamins, lipids and cortisol. So it can be done. I’m on Levo and Liothyronine T3 drugs through the NHS so maybe that’s why I can have it checked. I must admit in recent years I cannot fault my GP surgery. Anything I ask they just do it without question. I was in a terrible state a few years ago all down to my very low T3. It took over 18 months to resolve by getting T3 eventually. Since then they listen now and importantly act. I hope it continues.

I’m sorry you’re not getting the same treatment off your NHS surgery. Have you considered going private. I did to get my T3 trail then once it was a huge success just about everything changed for the better. GP and NHS Endo interaction as well as my health. I put it down to my private only Endocrinologists involvement. Whenever I mention his name they jump.

[PrincessAnnie in reply to McPammy]

I’m waiting on the results of my medi checks blood test and then I’ll have a better idea where I’m going.I’m glad you got sorted.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to McPammy]

Many CCG areas will only test vitamin D once every two years….and even then can be reluctant

[McPammy in reply to SlowDragon]

I guess I’m very lucky in Cheshire. I get mine checked 3 monthly even though I’m not deficient or on supplements ever.

[Sparklingsunshine in reply to PrincessAnnie]

A few years ago I was on prescribed monthly vitamin D supplements, think it was a 25,000 dose. After a blood test flagged up I was deficient I don't ever remember them checking it again.

Then they wrote and told me it was being stopped due to funding cuts and I would need to buy my own. Where I live doctors assume if you're on a prescribed supplement they don't need to check it. I get B12 injections every 3 months and that's never been re-done for years either.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Has GP tested for coeliac disease If not they should do

You’re not vegetarian and post menopause……no obvious reason for such low vitamin levels

nice.org.uk/guidance/ng20/c...

1.1.1 Offer serological testing for coeliac disease to:

people with any of the following:

persistent unexplained abdominal or gastrointestinal symptoms

faltering growth

prolonged fatigue

unexpected weight loss

severe or persistent mouth ulcers

unexplained iron, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency

type 1 diabetes, at diagnosis

autoimmune thyroid disease, at diagnosis

irritable bowel syndrome (in adults)

first‑degree relatives of people with coeliac disease.

[McPammy]

For me your TSH looks too high. It should be around 1.00. The NHS range is too wide. A TSH above 2.5 is not good and you’ll experience hypo symptoms. Could you ask for your T3 to be checked. You could be a poor converter from T4 Levothyroxine to active T3. T3 is the most important hormone. You need to see your TSH, T4 and T3 all together. I was admitted to hospital and put on the cardio ward a couple of years ago. I did all sorts of cardio tests. It wasn’t my heart it was lack of T3. Everything slow down or struggles without the optimal level of T3. Request it is checked while you are in hospital. Then put those results back on here for member and administrators to check if you’re a poor converter of Levothyroxine T4 to active T3. I do hope you’re feeling a little better this morning.