I have been hypo for many years, all of a sudden my bloods have changed to Hyper.. Apart from weight lost which is great and needed, feel awful..tired, aches and pains, headaches, itching, no energy.Doctor advised to stay on my usual 100mg, my question is Why? has it changed and my Doctor not altering meds levels.
My blood levels apart from Thyroid , have been all been, above range lately..
This is all very strange, and my memory declining badly, so can't retain info much.
Any help appreciated..thanks
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Could you share with us the actual results with reference ranges for each test please?
What are your latest results for ferritin, folate, B12 & D3?
When hypo we get low stomach acid which means we cannot absorb vitamins well from our food, regardless of a great diet. For thyroid hormone to work well we need OPTIMAL levels of vitamins. Have you recently or could you ask your GP to test levels of ferritin, folate, B12 & D3? Private tests are available, see link for companies offering private blood tests & discount codes, some offer a blood draw service at an extra cost. thyroiduk.org/help-and-supp...
We could help you further if you gave us the information asked for.
Do you have a copy of your latest blood results that you can share with us? You are legally entitled to this, ask at GP reception. In England you can get the NHS app and ask for permission to see your blood results on that by asking at GP’s reception.
You do need to leave 24 hours between last Levo and blood test or you will get a false high FT4 result and your GP may reduce your dose which does seem to have happened.
Thanks for reply, I don't think bloods were done early am and not sure about 24hrs in-between dose... only sent me back to results, which I have put onto slow Dragons link.
They don't tell you much, it's true. This could be for several reasons: either they think too much information would confuse you, or that you're not capable of understanding (doctors think we're all idiots!) or they don't really understand it/have the knowledge themselves. So, one has to ask questions.
You just said to SlowDragon : I have got my blood tests, but still don't understand them much really.
Well, we wouldn't expect you to understand them at this stage. But, why don't you post them here - the name of the test, the result and the range (numbers in brackets after the result). Then we'll be able to explain them to you, and answer any questions you have.
OK, so you're saying that you've changed to 'hyper' because of the low TSH, is that correct?
Well, the TSH result is the least important of the three. Once on thyroid hormone replacement, and the TSH gets below 1, it dosn't tell you much at all. The most important number is the FT3 and yours is pretty low, so you couldn't possibly be 'hyper' - or, more correctly, over-medicated.
So, with that low FT3, your symptoms are more likely to be due to under-medication - or poor conversion - rather than anything else.
I realise that all this is a bit much to take in in one go, but if you have any specific questions, please do ask them. We'll be happy to try and answer them.
Well, test your FT4 for a start - if you're sure he hasn't already done that. Then that will tell you why your FT3 is low. Also, ask him to test your antibodies and nutrients, as SlowDragon has said.
was test done early morning, ideally around 9am latest and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription
What vitamin supplements are you taking
When were vitamin levels last tested
First thing is, do you have any actual blood test results?
if not will need to get hold of copies.
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.
Thank you so much for info, I find it a little overwhelming, and hard to understand. I hope to take this info and use it to help me get the answers I need. I have MCI, so get confused often... so I am a work in progress. I have a good Doctor but have never been referred to a specialist, as my doctor has said; he phoned, a college who, was a specialist and was told, nothing to change at present, this was a while back.
I would feel much better, if I seen a specialist, but unless it's life threatening or emergency, they won't see you.
I have got my blood tests, but still don't understand them much really.
Ft3 is LOW suggesting you are either not on high enough dose levothyroxine or have poor conversion of Ft4 (levothyroxine) to Ft3 (active hormone)
Most people when adequately treated will have Ft3 at least 60% through range minimum
Suggest you get vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 levels tested
For good conversion of Ft4 to Ft3 we need GOOD Vitamin Levels
approx how old are you
Low vitamin levels more common as we get older and when Ft3 is too low (as yours currently is)
As you normally take levothyroxine at bedtime/in night ...adjust timings as follows prior to blood test
If testing Monday morning, delay Saturday evening dose levothyroxine until Sunday morning. Delay Sunday evening dose levothyroxine until after blood test on Monday morning. Take Monday evening dose levothyroxine as per normal
Thank you!I am 58, but have had raised bloods in the inflamation sectors.. x5 came back above range but doctor doesn't seem worried.. Platelet count...above range
Thank again, for info..I will try and sort privately if doctor can't do this for me.
Not taking any supplements, as there's so many different ones I feel over whelmed, when I look: would appreciate any input on this if possible. I have numerous health problem, Angina, Diabetic 2 diet controlled too. I'm also on stating now for high cholesterol. So not really sure what supplements to take...
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