Pregnant & Hypo - why do I need a full panel?

[Heyhop]

Seeing my NHS endocrinologist tomorrow.

My latest results:

THS 0.12

T4. 18

These were the only labs they asked me to do.

I have hypothyroidism and I’m in my 2nd trimester (20 weeks). I’m on 200 levothyroxine daily.

What do you think about these results?

I would like to have a full thyroid panel done and understand I would have to pay for that privately.

But how to I advocate for myself, how do I explain to the Endocrinologist that I understand why I need a full panel? Please help!

I find it all so confusing and could really do with some help with how to stand up for myself.

Why is THS/T4/T3/Reverse T3/Antibodies needed for somebody pregnant with hypothyroidism?

Many thanks,

Jenny

[shaws Administrator]

Thank you for posting and the following is a link that may be helpful.

thyroiduk.org/having-a-baby...

thyroiduk.org/having-a-baby/

Members who have hypothyrodism and have had a baby will respond when they read your post.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Is this an NHS consultation

NHS rarely tests Ft3

And doesn’t really consider vitamin levels relevant

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

You don’t need reverse T3 as explained in previous post

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

[Veronicastaniland57]

was advised to take 150mcg instead of 100 mcg I challenged the decision and made sure I took dose at same time each day with water. I also take seaweed snacks .so far so good 100 mcg it is.