Did you leave 24hours beteen your last dose of Levo & this blood test?
What time of day was it taken? Highest tSH is at 9am or earlier.
How are you?
You seem to be a poor converter with your FT3 at only 10% of its range. It would be better above 50% and higher.
You can email info@thyroiduk.org for a list of T3 friendly Endo's.
I think you have been treated with folic acid before for low folate. Its likely that you will need a folate supplement to continue that once you finish folic acid from the GP. Your folate is too low now.
Your ferritin is over range. This could be due to inflammation, have you discussed this with your GP?
Your B12 should be higher to bring it up to optimal. I'd suggest a good methyl/active type B complex to help keep all the B's in balance and working well. This B complex has all the right vitamins at a not unreasonable cost for 90 days supply. amazon.co.uk/Liposomal-Soft...
We have received further information the lab about ferritin reference ranges. They confirm that they are sex dependent up to the age of 60, then beyond the age of 60 the reference range is the same for both sexes:
Males 16-60: 30-400 ug/L
Female's: 16-60: 30-150
Both >60: 30-650
The lower limit of 30 ug/L is in accordance with the updated NICE guidance and the upper limits are in accordance with guidance from the Association of Clinical Biochemists. ‘
I’m 64, I stopped my b supplement four weeks before my bloods , I did take a b12 supplement then dropped to just B. Tests were done due to other health issues.
I have also just had covid, followed by a upper respiratory virus, so pretty run down. What’s the CRP test?
With serum B12 result below 500, (Or active B12 below 70) recommended to be taking a separate B12 supplement and a separate vitamin B Complex
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
Igennus B complex popular option too. Nice small tablets. Most people only find they need one per day. But a few people find it’s not high enough dose
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
In week before blood test, when you stop vitamin B complex, you might want to consider taking a separate folate supplement (eg Jarrow methyl folate 400mcg) and continue separate B12 until B12 over 500
Post discussing how biotin can affect test results
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