Im normal except that i dont feel that way

[Kayteegirl48]

I have all the symptoms of Hypothyroidism so my GP ran TSH and T4 tests which came back within normal ranges so I had a private test done to see if I had antibodies. This came back as positive TPO 0.50 and TG 3.7 . I went to GP today to be told although I have antibodies and all the symptoms of Hashimotos Hypothroidism I would not be treated with Thyroxine. I was told they would retest TSH and T4 but would not test for the antibodies and to hand in my private test results and then speak to the hospital when he gets the new TSH and T4 results. I just feel so deflated on antipressents and looking at a 2 year wait for a hip replacement

[Buddy195 Administrator]

Welcome to the forum Kayrteegirl48.

So we can offer better advice, can you tell us more about your thyroid condition, eg ongoing symptoms and both private and GP test results (with ranges in brackets as laboratories vary with results):

TSH

FT3

FT4

If you don’t have the results from your GP test, do ask for a copy as you are legally entitled to these.

Did you check key vitamins (ferritin, folate, vitamins D and B12)? These support thyroid health, but please don’t supplement until you have tested levels first.

[Kayteegirl48 in reply to Buddy195]

TSH 1.9 FT3 4.1 FT414 TPO 0.05 TG 3.7 still have all the low thyroid symptoms so dont know where to turn

[Lulu2607 in reply to Kayteegirl48]

Hi Kayteegirl. You don't specify what symptoms you have, but there could be something else causing your symptoms rather than thyroid, at the moment. Your Dr should investigate what is causing your symptoms, particularly if he says it's not thyroid. I've had personal experience of this and it might be a good idea to see a different Dr. to get to the bottom of it.

[Buddy195 Administrator in reply to Kayteegirl48]

As outlined by SlowDragon we need the ranges for your blood tests, as laboratories can vary. Definitely test key vitamins too, as these are essential to thyroid health.

[Kayteegirl48 in reply to Buddy195]

I was on Folic acid a while ago as it was low but it didnt improve the fatigue Im in theical D3 for osteopenia

[greygoose]

Don't worry if your doctor doesn't retest antibodies. If you've had one positive result - i.e. over-range - then you have Hashi's. Antibodies fluctuate all the time, but Hashi's doesn't go away.

What are the ranges for those antibodies results? Because they actually look rather low.

[Kayteegirl48 in reply to greygoose]

antibody test results

[Kayteegirl48 in reply to Kayteegirl48]

TPO 0.5 range (0.-0.561) TG 3.7 (range 0-411)

[greygoose in reply to Kayteegirl48]

OK, so I think we can take that as positive.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

please add country you live in on your profile ….think you are probably not in U.K.?

Age and gender is also helpful

[Kayteegirl48 in reply to SlowDragon]

antibodies result TPO 0.50 and TG 3.7 TSH 1.9 FT3 4.1 ft4 14 STILL HAVE ALL THE LOW THYROID SYMPTOMS BUT GP SAYS i DONT NEED TREATMENT so upsetting dont know where to turn

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Kayteegirl48]

please add ranges on these results (figures in brackets after each result)

TPO 0.50

and TG 3.7

TSH 1.9

FT3 4.1

ft4 14 

Was test done early morning

You need vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 levels tested

Low vitamin levels tend to lower TSH

(TSH is all most medics look at)

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

Are you female?

Approx age?

Are you vegetarian or vegan

Had coeliac blood test done?

On Gluten free or dairy free diet?

Been assessed for osteoporosis or osteopenia

all thyroid blood tests should be early morning, ideally just before 9am

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

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

medichecks.com/products/adv...

Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins

bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...

[Kayteegirl48 in reply to SlowDragon]

test was afternoon Im female age 73 i have osteopenia I have been on folic acid last year but GP stopped it when my level improved but I still had fatigue symptoms

[Kayteegirl48 in reply to Kayteegirl48]

TPO 0.5 range( 0.-.561) TG 3.7 (range(0-411)TSH 1.9 range (0.35-4.94) fre T3 4.1 range (3.5-7.8) Free T4 14 range 9-25 does this make any difference

[Kayteegirl48]

Im in Glasgow