TSH RESULTS
Hi my result for TSH was 1.08 this time but I’m experiencing the original symptoms . What does this mean please
TSH RESULTS
Hi my result for TSH was 1.08 this time but I’m experiencing the original symptoms . What does this mean please
Doesn't mean anything much. Just testing the TSH is a very bad indicator of thyroid status. You could still have low thyroid hormone levels, because TSH isn't a thyroid hormone. It's a pituitary hormone. And doctors should not be dosing by the TSH alone.
For full thyroid testing you need:
TSH
FT4
FT3
TPO antibodies
Tg antibodies
vit D
vit B12
folate
ferritin
If you get all of those tested, you will have a much clearer idea of what is going on.
ALWAYS Test thyroid levels early morning, ideally before 9am and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
Just testing TSH is completely inadequate
How much levothyroxine are you currently taking
How long on this dose
Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription
Many people find different brands are not interchangeable
What vitamin supplements are you currently taking
Do you have autoimmune thyroid disease?
Diagnosed by high thyroid antibodies
Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins
List of private testing options and money off codes
thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...
Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins
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Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins by DIY fingerprick test