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[penny]

as the wife of the above, does anyone think that his thyroid hormones are low enough to benefit from thyroxine? I am able to obtain thyroid hormones privately if necessary. Thank you.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

as per my reply to his post

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

I would get other tests first

Improving low B vitamins and iron

Then retest

meanwhile

Looking at testosterone, cholesterol, HBA1c, kidney function and ultrasound scan of thyroid

[penny in reply to SlowDragon]

thank you, SlowDragon. I hadn’t spotted your earlier comment. I think that he had some tests done by his GP a while back so I’ll ask him if he has the results to hand. May I ask, why the ultrasound?

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to penny]

If both TPO and TG antibodies are negative for autoimmune disease

20% of Hashimoto's patients never have raised antibodies

Interesting post where ultrasound gave diagnosis

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Paul Robson on atrophied thyroid - especially if no TPO antibodies

paulrobinsonthyroid.com/cou...

Gluten intolerance is often a hidden issue too.

Request coeliac blood test BEFORE considering trial on strictly gluten free diet