Hi
I recently did a private blood test (finger prick test) and the results are back, they say normal but just wanted to ask on here, as so many of you are very knowledgeable.
Stupidly I only purchased the basic package. (I have recently had my vit d, folate etc and all in range)
TSH - 2.55
FT4 - 15.2
FT3 - 4.8
Do you think I can rule out any Hashimotos with these results? My TSH was a lot lower a few months ago.
Also to note, I did the test early morning before food.
Thank you very much
Coleyyywo
Can you please add the reference ranges as these vary from lab to lab.
Are you on any thyroid meds?
You need to test thyroid antibodies to know if you have Hashi's. It can also be diagnosed by ultrasound.
Sorry I posted the wrong part, this is what I was suppose to write
TSH - 2.55 mu/L
FT4 - 15.2 pmol/L
FT3 - 4.8 pmol/L
You just might find the article below (and the full paper which you can access) interesting and/or useful.
The normal range: it is not normal and it is not a range
1. Martin Brunel Whyte
2. Philip Kelly
Abstract
The NHS ‘Choose Wisely’ campaign places greater emphasis on the clinician-patient dialogue. Patients are often in receipt of their laboratory data and want to know whether they are normal. But what is meant by normal? Comparator data, to a measured value, are colloquially known as the ‘normal range’. It is often assumed that a result outside this limit signals disease and a result within health. However, this range is correctly termed the ‘reference interval’. The clinical risk from a measured value is continuous, not binary. The reference interval provides a point of reference against which to interpret an individual’s results—rather than defining normality itself. This article discusses the theory of normality—and describes that it is relative and situational. The concept of normality being not an absolute state influenced the development of the reference interval. We conclude with suggestions to optimise the use and interpretation of the reference interval, thereby facilitating greater patient understanding.
have recently had my vit d, folate etc and all in range)
Please add actual vitamin results and ranges
Was thyroid test done early morning, ideally before 9am
This gives highest TSH
Is there autoimmune disease in your close family
Hi yes results for those were
vitamin B12: 360 ng/L
ferritin: 91.3 microg/L
folate: 18.0 microg/L
vitamin D: 61 mol/L
I did the prick test for thyroid early morning, 8am.
My sister has celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.
I have psoriasis and celiac.
Do you know if I can purchase a test just for the antibodies? Thank you
As you have coeliac disease (autoimmune) your GP should test for Hashimoto’s
Alternatively test privately at next test
You need to test BOTH TPO and TG antibodies
NHS only tests TG antibodies if TPO antibodies are high. On strictly gluten free diet TPO antibodies more likely to be low
coeliac.org.uk/information-...
What vitamin supplements are you currently taking
B12 is too low
Are you currently taking any vitamin B complex and/or B12
Are you feeling poorly? Or just doing regular labs? If you aren't feeling well what are your symptoms. KM
Hi I am unwell, sore throat and body aches, have normal days but mostly unwell days
What vitamin supplements are you currently taking
As coeliac it’s almost always necessary to supplement to maintain good vitamin levels
Please add ranges on these results (figures in brackets after each result)
vitamin B12: 360 ng/L
ferritin: 91.3 microg/L
folate: 18.0 microg/L
vitamin D: 61 mol/L
B12 and Vitamin D are too low
Folate might be too low, depends on the range
Vitamin D
GP will often only prescribe to bring vitamin D levels to 50nmol. Some CCG areas will prescribe to bring levels to 75nmol or even 80nmol
leedsformulary.nhs.uk/docs/...
GP should advise on self supplementing if over 50nmol, but under 75nmol (but they rarely do)
mm.wirral.nhs.uk/document_u...
But improving to around 80nmol or 100nmol by self supplementing may be better
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/218...
vitamindsociety.org/pdf/Vit...
Once you Improve level, very likely you will need on going maintenance dose to keep it there.
Test twice yearly via NHS private testing service when supplementing
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. One spray = 1000iu
amazon.co.uk/BetterYou-Dlux...
It’s trial and error what dose we need
As coeliac you may need higher dose that typical
Vitamin D and thyroid disease
grassrootshealth.net/blog/t...
Vitamin D may prevent Autoimmune disease
newscientist.com/article/23...
Magnesium
Gluten free diet is low in magnesium
theceliacmd.com/magnesium-d...
Magnesium best taken in the afternoon or evening,
Web links about taking important cofactor magnesium
betterbones.com/bone-nutrit...
medicalnewstoday.com/articl...
livescience.com/61866-magne...
sciencedaily.com/releases/2...
Great article by Dr Malcolm Kendrick on magnesium
drmalcolmkendrick.org/categ...
Vitamin K2 mk7
betterbones.com/bone-nutrit...
healthline.com/nutrition/vi...
2 good videos on magnesium
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
Thank you so much for all the information, extremely helpful, I hadn’t a clue about any of that! I need to make some changes
When I saw NHS dietitian after endoscopy, confirming severe gluten intolerance, they knew nothing about impact of coeliac or gluten intolerance on vitamin levels
You would think, that all coeliac patients would get help and annual testing of vitamins and understanding how it might impact their essential vitamin levels
It’s so shocking, honestly this forum has been more helpful that any doctor I have seen in the last year. Thank you so much for being so informative
Are you on any medication? Any supplements?
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