Got my blood results printed! Never seen results before so any insight greatly appreciated!

[Ktez]

The 1st print out is most recent results for thyroid. Dr increased levo from 100mg to 125mg after this

[Ktez]

This is the previous levels taken in aug when stomach issues, dizziness and fatigue was starting

Blood results

[Ktez in reply to Ktez]

I’ve also a whole wrath of results printed out on about 20 different pages and not sure which ones are relevant to thyroid function so if anyone can help, I’ll extract the ones and include here, thank you!

[PurpleNails Administrator]

Sample taken after 14.00 so TSH would have likely been higher in morning nearer 09.00

Did you fast? Did you delay dose.

Lists serum free T3 is there a result?

Folate, ferritin, vitamin d & B12 always useful to have current result. 

 Were they tested? 

Some sets of test need to be looked at in groups.  

List any which aren’t in range.

That TSH was top of range in previous test - you would have benefited from increase then.  Most feel well with TSH about 1.

[Ktez in reply to PurpleNails]

Thank you. No I didn’t fast or delay dose so I’ll make sure and do that at the next bloods. They don’t seem to test for T3.

I’ll post the other ones you mentioned if they’ve tested for them.

Thanks

[SlowDragon Administrator]

You will need to retest thyroid levels again 6-8 weeks after recent dose increase in levothyroxine

Which brand of levothyroxine is 100mcg and which is 25mcg

Do you always get same brand 100mcg tablets

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

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

Have you got any results and ranges for these?

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

Plus have you ever had thyroid antibodies tested for autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto’s

TPO and TG antibodies

[Ktez in reply to SlowDragon]

The doctor has asked for me back in 4 weeks. Is this too short a time span?

The 100mg is Accord is the 25mg is Wockhardt. I’ve only started the 25mg a few weeks but the Accord brand is what they usually use apart from the odd occasion over the last 8yrs.

I don’t currently take any vitamins. Have started a probiotic tab for my stomach troubles.

I’ll post the remaining tests you mentioned here if I have them

Thanks so much

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Ktez]

suggest you don’t rebook until at least 6-8 weeks after increasing levothyroxine

Usually have to book an early appointment weeks/months in advance anyway

[Ktez]

Vitamin B12 253 ng/L (197-771)

Folate 7.1 Ig/L (3.9-26.8)

Ferritin 75 ug/L (13-150)

Can’t see any tests for Vit D

[Jazzw in reply to Ktez]

That B12 level and folate is rather low. Ideally you want both results to be at the top end of their ranges.

But… before testing, it might be worth asking to be tested for pernicious anaemia in case that’s causing the low numbers. It’s probably due to your hypothyroidism being under medicated but it’s always best to get it checked.

Ferritin isn’t too bad considering.

[Ktez in reply to Jazzw]

Thank you. I’ll look into the B12 and folate. My ferritin is probably due to me having Haemochromatosis which I get regular venesection’s for.

Had never heard of pernicious anaemia before now. Will take note of it for future test. Thanks so much

[Muffy]

I don’t know where you live, but where I am in Essex, we have a central hub that you can go for blood tests. This way I can always get an early morning appointment.

[Ktez in reply to Muffy]

Yes Muffy, similar here in NI so I’ll make sure it’s always a morning appt going forward thanks