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[Soph0494]

I have been having Heart palpitations for ages now I am under the hospital for tests but they don’t seem to know what it is other than it could be caused by a condition/ Thyroid I have asked if I can be referred to a specialist as I think I could have central hypothyroidism these are my results from ages ago back in June.

Serum TSH level 0.75 (Range : 0.35 - 4.94)

Serum free T4 level 11.00 (Range: 9.0 - 19.1)

what does everyone think I have other symptoms too like loss of hair etc massive lots of hair loss.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

What time of day was this test taken? It makes a difference, closest to 9am is best.

Low ferritin levels frequently cause heart rate issues.

The thing with NHS tests is they don't test the active hormone T3. Most people here get private tests done that show that result because that is what makes you feel good or bad depending on level. As you really need vitamin levels done also you could use Medichecks to do full thyroid profile and vitamins. They do a cheaper offer on Thursdays.

Vitamin levels needed are ferritin, folate, B12 and D3.

You may yet have central hypo but the right tests need to be done. It can be difficult to get a diagnosis for central hypo as doctors frequently just look at your TSH which is of course fine.

[Soph0494]

It was done at 8:56am that was my appointment time, I will have a look on Thursday then thank you so much.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Just testing TSH and Ft4 is completely inadequate

Request GP test vitamin D, folate, B12 and full iron panel test for anaemia including ferritin levels …plus thyroid antibodies for autoimmune thyroid disease

Low iron/ferritin levels frequently linked to hairloss

What’s your diet like

Are you vegetarian or vegan or gluten or dairy free diet

Are you currently taking any vitamin supplements

[Soph0494]

okay thank you, my diet is pretty good I mean I eat fruit and vegetables I am neither any of them I eat everything really.

I have requested to be referred or be tested again but we will see, if not I will go private but I can’t really afford to pay really but I will If I don’t get anywhere.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Soph0494]

Do you eat red meat regularly, liver once a week

Heavy periods?

When were vitamin levels last tested

Good or bad diet not necessarily relevant if you have poor nutrient absorption issues or heavy monthly blood loss