advice please

[Pinkbarbie20]

I have been on levothyroxine 100mcg for last 3 years, I had my annual blood test in June tsh came back 2.2, after having some symptoms I got them done again as I was having a repeat ESR because that came back very high and the thyroid come back at 3.3 so it’s creeping up. ( I know tsh not the perfect indicator) so the gp put them down as normal, I sent a message saying I want to try an 25mcg increase as I’m getting numb hands no energy no periods, she has granted me a trial and said to have a repeat in 6 weeks time but I’m going away for December so it will probably be 8-9 weeks time. I will get a medichecks blood done before hand so I can check everything else. How long will it take to be able to see a difference in bloods? I’m very surprised as the thyroid gone up as I have lost 4 stone recently. I am taking folate, vitD and selenium also and just started Metformin again for pcos.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

Bloods will be changing quite quickly, however they need time to stabilise to see an accurate level so 6-8 weeks is the standard time although they can still change further and allowing longer time between bloods, even 10-12 weeks will be even more accurate.

Just a heads up that Metformin can reduce B12 levels so I'd recommend a B complex as opposed to a stand alone methylfolate supplement.

Suggest you get bloods run for ferritin, folate, B12 & D3.

See link for companies offering private blood tests & discount codes, some offer a blood draw service at an extra cost.thyroiduk.org/testing/priva...

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.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Did you retest between last post a year ago….and now

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[Pinkbarbie20 in reply to SlowDragon]

Yes I’ve tested a couple times since then it has crept up every time now being at 3.33

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Pinkbarbie20]

Please add last test results…..thyroid and vitamin levels if you have them

[Pinkbarbie20 in reply to SlowDragon]

I have not had them done in a while I’m hoping to stay on this dose of 125 for a couple months then get a medichecks test with everything to see where I’m at.

31/10/23

Tsh 3.33 (0.27-4.20)

ESR 17 (1-12) this was at 23 four weeks prior to this so if a retest