I posted here a while ago with results from a Monitor My Health blood test and got some really helpful replies. It was also suggested that I do a full test to get a better picture so I did the Medichecks Advanced Thyroid Function Blood Test and have just got the results - they are saying I may have 'subclinical' hypothyroid, but it also looks like my results have changed quite a bit since the Monitor My Health test I did about 6 months ago. I also had a blood test at the doctor's around 10 years ago where the doctor throught my results were slightly abnormal but not at a point where she thought treatment was needed but I was sure I had symptoms then and still have loads of symptoms now as well as a family history of it.
I would really appreciate any help interpreting what my results mean and any suggestions on what to do next, my last post is also on my profile. Thank you!!
Monitor My Health - July 2023
TSH levels normal (normal range 0.27 - 4.2 mU/L) - Your result is 2.74
FT3 levels normal (normal range 3.1 - 6.8 pmol/L) - Your result is 4.6
FT4 levels normal (normal range 12 - 22 pmol/L) - Your result is 13.2
Medichecks - Jan 2024 (done at 9am after only water)
Thyroid Hormones
TSH X 5.640 mIU/L (Range: 0.27 - 4.2)
Free T3 6.0 pmol/L (Range: 3.1 - 6.8)
Free Thyroxine 14.0 pmol/L (Range: 12 - 22)
Inflammation
CRP HS 2.360 mg/L (Range: < 3)
Iron Status
Ferritin 54.60 ug/L (Range: 30 - 180)
Vitamins
Folate - Serum 12.3 nmol/L (Range: > 7)
Vitamin B12 - Active 63.8 pmol/L
Please note change of reference range 23 Oct 2022
(Range: 37.5 - 188)
Vitamin D X 20.2 nmol/L
Total 25(OH) vitamin D < 25 nmol/L is deficient.
Total 25(OH)D of 25-50 nmol/L may be inadequate in some people.
Total 25(OH)D > 50 nmol/L is sufficient in most individuals.
Total Vitamin D level >250 nmol/L - indicates potential for toxiPlease note change of reference range 23 Oct 2022
Your latest results show that your TSH has risen above the range showing that you are hypothyroid.
Have you had positive antibody results on the past? Currently your result is negative.
You should show these reults to your GP andhopefully they will repeat the thyroid tests on the NHS. You need 2 above range TSH results 3 months apart on the NHS to get a diagnosis and begin treatment.
Again with your vit D result it is very low. Show this to your GP who may want to repeat the test and should offer loading doses of D3. Once you have finished those you should buy a vit D3 + K2 supplement and continue supplementing yourself.
B12 & folate are a little on the low side. You would benefit from taking a good methyl/active type B complex to help keep all the B's in balance.
Ferritin should be around 90 - 100 for best use of thyroid hormone. Suggest increasing iron rich foods in diet and eating them often. Chicken livers, pate, red meat etc
Positive antibodies would say for sure you have autoimmune thyroid issues also known as Hashimoto's. That said a small percentage of people with Hashi's never have positive antibodies, known as seronegative.
Do retest them from time to time as you never know they might be positive at some point.
With serum B12 result below 500, (Or active B12 below 70) recommended to be taking a separate B12 supplement and a week later add 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
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 over 70
Post discussing how biotin can affect test results
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