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[Anxiousjojo]

Hi everyoneI have posted on here previously, history of subclinical hypothyroidism and GP reluctant to put me on medication for it.

What are your suggestions about how to approach? I'm having some Hairloss but unsure if this is due to stress. My life is extremely stressful and I also have mental health problems which cause me intense distress.

Tsh- 6.7(0.2-4)

This is a bit alarming, as it has gone up since last test (was 5.4 in April)

T4-13.6 (11-22.6)

Antibodies- 28 ku/ml (0-60)

Do you think I should demand medication for this, I'm worried it will make everything worse and feel like my GP is clueless.

Thank you x x

[SlowDragon Administrator]

With two results with TSH over 5 and symptoms you should be offered a trial on levothyroxine

Starting levothyroxine - flow chart

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ALWAYS test thyroid levels early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test …..this gives highest TSH

Have you tested privately for Thyroglobulin antibodies yet

Post from 4 months ago

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shows deficient ferritin, vitamin D and B12 too low

Have you had these retested yet

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

[Anxiousjojo in reply to SlowDragon]

Thanks for your reply SlowDragon.

I am taking the vitabiotics ultra iron with b12, folic acid and vit c. I am trying to get out in the sunshine and taking vit d. I must admit I am not the most consistent with taking the vitamins.

Would you recommend starting on 25mg of levo?

I'm really tired of it all, doc also recommend sertraline or duloxetine for my anxiety. (always been anxious even before hypothyroid)

X x

[Anxiousjojo in reply to Anxiousjojo]

I must add never had the thyroglobulin levels tested.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Anxiousjojo]

So you are taking iron with vitamin C

Vitamin D, B12 and folate at least 2 hours away from iron supplement

You need to retest vitamin levels and test TG antibodies

NHS won’t as TPO antibodies were negative

all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and 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

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Medichecks Thyroid plus BOTH antibodies and vitamins

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Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes BOTH antibodies, cortisol and vitamins

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Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning.

Link about thyroid blood tests

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Link about Hashimoto’s

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Symptoms of hypothyroidism

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Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test

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Medichecks and BH also offer private blood draw at clinic near you, or private nurse to your own home…..for an extra fee