He didn’t even add a range it was just written in handwriting at bottom of letter but it’s the NHS uk ranges. I spent money I needed just to be told my TSH and T4 only. He was arrogant and asking was I depressed! It’s just awful! I know I am not depressed, but it’s a symptom of this. I’m on the couch over 2 months, I’m normally a happy motivated person. His results:-
TSH 2.44….(0.27-4.2)
T4 16.3 (12-22)
NO ….T3 done😡
My FT3 was done with thyroid uk beg of Nov it was 3.9 (3.1-6.8) ALSO done by medichecks May 23 and was 4 (3.1-6.8)
As I said he insisted he would not be treating a FT3 within range.
All my vits etc are fine as I have worked so hard on getting levels up.
Foxy there is no such thing as a standard UK NHS range. The ranges depend on the testing lab and so they can vary from area to area around the country.My NHS ft4 range used to go up to 25 but when the testing equipment was upgraded the range now goes up to 19.
We really need to be sure of the range to give a valid response because if the top of range is 22, 25 or 19 it would make a difference as to how your result fits in
Most of them are terrified of T3.....when I started to self medicate with T3 ( in desperation) my GP nearly had a fit and thought I was killing myself. She understands things better now and leaves me to self treat! They are not all so open minded!
Maybe a silly question but have you consulted a GP.?...or 2 or 3!!!
In the first instance they are supposed to diagnose and treat hypothyroidism....endos don't usually enter the fray unless there are problems!! But, as you have discovered they are not all up to the job.
It might help to discuss your lack of diagnosis with the manager at your surgery....complain politely if push comes to shove!
To get a diagnosis for hypothyroidism in the UK you need 2 TSH results above range (3 months apart) or one TSH above 10.
Its much harder to get a diagnosis of secondary hypothyroidism with FT4 below range and you would have to see an Endocrinologist for that. FT3 doesn't come into it at all as far as diagnosis goes.
Have you had vitamin levels tested - ferritin, folate, B12 & D3?
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