hello everyone, could I have your advice on my latest blood tests please. Both of which came back as normal.
I had two blood tests one done by gp surgery and one from blue horizon as wanted to check my T3 and surgery won’t check this.
both done at 9am. No Levo 24 hrs beforehand.
The blue horizon test came with an opening letter saying I may need to test my cortisol levels which I’m planning on doing as still feeling anxious.
I’d be grateful for your suggestions.
Could you repost your blood results as a reply to this post please? The Blue Horizons one are very small and blurry also, almost unreadable.
Keeping blood results together makes it easier for members to comment.
Just use the picture icon bottom centre of reply box to upload the photo.
clearer BT results from Blue Horizon
Free T4 (fT4) 20.9 pmol/L (12 - 22) 89.0%
Free T3 (fT3) 5.36 pmol/L (3.1 - 6.8) 61.1%
Your TSH is still above 1. What dose are you currently on? You could try a 12.5mcg dose increase. Ask GP to trial it.
Getting your vitamins to OPTIMAL is also essential and will have a good effect on how you are feeling too so super important to follow SlowDragons advice.
Ref the cortisol test, they are just saying that the blood sample you sent wasn't good enough for them to do the test properly so if you wanted to you could contact them to re run it with a new sample.
I am on 25 mgs of Levothyroxine. I am taking vitamin D ( although results say this is within range. I also take lipsomal BComplex, magnesium glycinate, vitamin C and Omega 3,6,7&9.
I’m not vegan but following a gluten & dairy free diet.
I’ll try n get an appointment with gp to discuss my dose
Think I will get my cortisol checked too.
Thanks for replying.
Thats better, however the Blue Horizon results are still too blurry even magnifying them with my phone. can you take another picture of them thats clearer then post in the comments like you did just then?
This letter came with my blue horizon results. Thinking I may need a cortisol test too.
Bright-eyes
I have removed your BH results as it showed your name and date of birth which leaves you vulnerable to identity theft. Feel free to repost without your personal details showing or type results into a reply.
What vitamin supplements are you currently taking
Folate, B12 and ferritin all on low side
No vitamin D test ?
low B12
Do you have Low B12 symptoms?
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With serum B12 result below 500, (Or active B12 below 70) recommended to be taking a separate B12 supplement and add a separate vitamin B Complex after a week or so
Then once your serum B12 is over 500 (or Active B12 level has reached 70), you may be able to reduce then stop the B12 and just carry on with the B Complex.
If Vegetarian or vegan likely to need ongoing separate B12 few times a week
B12 drops
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Or
B12 sublingual lozenges
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B12 range in U.K. is too wide
Interesting that in this research B12 below 400 is considered inadequate
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Low folate
supplementing a good quality daily vitamin B complex, one with folate in (not folic acid)
This can help keep all B vitamins in balance and will help improve B12 levels too
Difference between folate and folic acid
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B vitamins best taken after breakfast
Thorne Basic B recommended vitamin B complex that contains folate, but they are large capsules. (You can tip powder out if can’t swallow capsule)
Thorne currently difficult to find at reasonable price, should be around £20-£25. iherb.com often have in stock. Or try ebay
Other options
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IMPORTANT......If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 7 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS , as biotin can falsely affect test results
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In week before blood test, when you stop vitamin B complex, you might want to consider taking a separate methyl folate supplement and continue separate B12
I am on 25 mgs of Levothyroxine. I am taking vitamin D ( although results say this is within range. I also take lipsomal BComplex, magnesium glycinate, vitamin C and Omega 3,6,7&9.I’m not vegan but following a gluten & dairy free diet. I’ll try n get an appointment with gp to discuss my dose Think I will get my cortisol checked too. Thanks for replying.
How long have you been on only 25mcg levothyroxine
Which brand of levothyroxine?
Did you stop vitamin B complex 5-7 days before test, as it contains biotin and biotin can falsely affect test results
I’ve been on levothyroxine for 7 weeks the brands have changed 3 time am currently taking mercury pharma but previously wordcrarft?? And Teva.
I didn’t stop B complex 5-7 days before only 24 hrs😬
Look at increasing iron rich foods in your diet
Aiming for ferritin at least over 70
Ok great. Will do this. Thankyou.
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