Acne and random bruising

[Angie10116]

Does anyone here struggle with acne and random bruises when their thyroid is under active

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Acne can be connected to B vitamins especially B12

When were vitamin D, folate, B12 and ferritin levels last tested

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

When were thyroid levels last tested

What dose levothyroxine are you currently taking

Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription

Are you currently taking T3

Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally before 9am last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

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

On T3 or NDT - day before test split daily dose into 3 smaller doses, spread through the day at approx 8 hour intervals, taking last 1/3rd of daily dose 8-12 hours before test

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

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[Angie10116 in reply to SlowDragon]

I believe all vitamins are update to date. My thyroid was tested 8 weeks ago and I’m slowly building my dose up. I’m still working my way up. Currently on 75mg of Levo. Same brand

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Angie10116]

75mcg is only one step up from starter dose

Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after each dose change or brand change in levothyroxine

Which brand of levothyroxine are you currently taking

Do you always get same brand

Many people find different brands are not interchangeable

Anxiety is common hypothyroid symptom and should improve as dose levothyroxine is fine tuned

Important to regularly retest vitamin levels

Always test thyroid levels early morning, ideally before 9am and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

[Angie10116 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thanks. I take accord. It works a lot better for me the teva. I always get the same brand

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Angie10116]

Have you got next blood test booked in

[Angie10116 in reply to SlowDragon]

I’m going away for two weeks soon but I need to have one after that. So soon I should know my results

[greygoose]

Yes. I was diagnosed at the age of 55 and had terrible acne at that time, which was most embarrassing! Saw the dermatologist several times, and took antibiotics and all sorts of things which had no effect, and she couldn't understand it. Once I started levo, it slowly went away.

And, I always had mysterious bruises that appeared for no apparent reason. Haven't had that since starting levo, either.

[Angie10116 in reply to greygoose]

Thank you so much for the reassurance. I’m travelling next week and I’m worried about the bruising just incase it’s a blood disorder or something! I have health anxiety so any little thing gets me overthinking 😅 thank you xx

[greygoose in reply to Angie10116]

You're very welcome.