Just had my TSH done yearly came back 8.05, need more thyroxin.
Wondered why feeling low
Years off tsh being 0.01, but last few year's been more stable
Just had my TSH done yearly came back 8.05, need more thyroxin.
Wondered why feeling low
Years off tsh being 0.01, but last few year's been more stable
looking at your reply on other post you are no longer on T3 …..but just levothyroxine
Dose levothyroxine should have been increased when T3 was withdrawn
How much levothyroxine and which brand are you currently taking
When were vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 last tested
What vitamin supplements are you currently taking
Hi
My vit b12 OK but take supplements, so bit vitamins and vit d okay this time take large amount. 50ug rhodiola rosea, pre menopause, evening primrose and starflower
just testing TSH is completely inadequate
Do you have Ft4 and Ft3 results
Has GP increased dose levothyroxine by 25mcg
Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after each dose change or brand change in levothyroxine
Do you have autoimmune thyroid disease, also called Hashimoto’s usually diagnosed by high thyroid antibodies
Hi
No results for T4 or T3, text told to increase thyroxine to 25 mg and retest in 3 months, and not been told of any
If you are able, I’d look to test FT3 and FT4 privately plus key thy vitamins (ferritin, folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin D).
Okay thank you
How much vitamin D are you currently taking
You are legally entitled to printed copies of your blood test results and ranges.
The best way to get access to current and historic blood test results is to register for online access to your medical record and blood test results
UK GP practices are supposed to offer everyone online access for blood test results. Ring and ask if this is available and apply to do so if possible, if it is you may need "enhanced access" to see blood results.
Link re access
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
In reality many GP surgeries do not have blood test results online yet
Alternatively ring receptionist and request printed copies of results. Allow couple of days and then go and pick up.
Important to see exactly what has been tested and equally important what hasn’t been tested yet
Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after each dose change or brand change in levothyroxine
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested.
Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 at least once year minimum
About 90% of primary hypothyroidism is autoimmune thyroid disease, usually diagnosed by high thyroid antibodies
Autoimmune thyroid disease with goitre is Hashimoto’s
Autoimmune thyroid disease without goitre is Ord’s thyroiditis.
Both are autoimmune and generally called Hashimoto’s.
Low vitamin levels are extremely common when hypothyroid, especially with autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s or Ord’s thyroiditis) or when been left under medicated
Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
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...
If you can get GP to test vitamins and antibodies then cheapest option for just TSH, FT4 and FT3
£29 (via NHS private service ) and 10% off down to £26.10 if go on thyroid uk for code
thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...
NHS easy postal kit vitamin D test £29 via