MCHC high levels help

[AuntieMandy]

Hi there,

I’m feeling particularly tired and dizzy behind the eyes.

My thyroid bloods are normal for me (lower tsh as on thyroxine (150mcg AND t3 (25mg) and metformin)

I wondered if I was anaemic as I’m exhausted, dizzy behind the eyes waking up in the night gasping for breath (only for a few seconds) and just having frequent wakings despite being shattered ALL the time.

I asked for B12 to be tested but the didn't do it but I’m going to have a B12 injection this week anyway as it’s always low despite me supplementing .

The Ferritin seems to be ok, but MCHC has come back high, just above range. I know this is a type of Anaemia and can be auto immune (I had graves before total thyroidectomy. )

I would be grateful if anyone has any advice on MCHC levels if there is anything I need to do ?

Thanks so much in advance :

MCHC - 347 ranges -( 315-345 ) g/L

Ferritin - 84 ranges ( 13-150 ) ng/mL

25 OH-VIT D (D2 +D3) - 56

- Ranges- 25-50 Insufficient

> 200 Suggest reduce dose of Vit D

ENDOCRINE (Blood)

TSH < 0.01 VL ( 0.27-4.20 ) mU/L

Free T4 18.0 ( 12.0-22.0 ) pmol/L

[RoseF3]

I’d be interested in any replies you have to this, my husbands MCHC is always raised and the GPS never seem bothered to get to the bottom of his symptoms! He also gets dizzy, out of breath and very fatigued on and off for the last few years now.

[Thyroidconfusion]

AuntieMandy, did i miss the T3 results? They are the key.

[AuntieMandy in reply to Thyroidconfusion]

Sadly not.. they didn’t test it this time!! 🙄

This year I’ve run between 3.4 and 4.5. I’m sorry I can’t be more specific. 🙏🏼

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

I can't comment on the MCHC unfortunately.

However your Vit D is quite low and you would benefit from supplementing. Vitamin D should be around 100 - 150. Buy one that includes vit K2 to help it go to your bones. Some are available in oil or you can take it with an oily meal for better absorption. Many members like the ‘Better You’ range of mouth sprays that contain both bit D & K2. Use this calculator to work out how much to take to get your level to 100-150. wildatlantichealth.com/vita...

You may find that the B12 injections will help your symptoms if you have them frequently enough.

Without an FT3 we can't really comment on your thyroid results.

You also need folate tested.

Iron can be low when ferritin is OK. You could aks for a full iron panel.

What are you supplementing with?

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...

There is also a new company offering walk in (includes free blood draw) & mail order blood tests in London, Kent, Sussex & Surrey areas. Check to see if there is a blood test company near you. onedaytests.com/products/ul...

Only do private tests on a Monday or Tuesday to avoid postal delays.

[AuntieMandy in reply to Jaydee1507]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for all the info. I can see now def need D and B12 and I’m on it. 🙏🏼

I’m

On 45mg iron and take 1000mg vitamin C

That one day test link looks fantastic. I will look into it.

I REALLY appreciate all the help and advice. Thank you so so much.

[TiggerMe]

Medichecks explanation....

[AuntieMandy in reply to TiggerMe]

This is helpful. Thank you so much 🙏🏼