Blood Test Reaults

[Harthill42]

Could I please have some help with the interpretation of my latest bloods.

I don’t like the word satisfactory, or borderline I aim be good.

I wish to know what I could do to get there

I don’t want to be symptomatic before I need help

And am currently on 75 much of Levo and 12.5 of T3.

Started stain hence the blood test and BP tablets as picked up on

Many thanks in anticipation

[greygoose]

Your FT4 is below range, but that's not unexpected when taking T3. Whether or not that's a problem, only you can tell.

Problem is, the FT3 is missing from these results, and that's the most important number. So, really, there's not much more can be said about these results. But, how do you feel?

[Harthill42 in reply to greygoose]

Thank you for your reply greygoose

I feel good , just get the dip in the day when I get tired but nothing like before I was eventually diagnosed I but don’t sit down until the evening so to be expected with age I suppose.

I shall get a full bloods done privately

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Harthill42]

Many on Levothyroxine plus small dose T3 find they feel best with BOTH Ft4 (levothyroxine) and Ft3 at least 50-60% through range

How much levothyroxine were you taking BEFORE T3 was added

Your results suggest you may need dose increase in levothyroxine

High cholesterol also suggests under medicated for thyroid

ESSENTIAL to test vitamin D, folate, B12 and ferritin at least annually

What vitamin supplements are you taking

Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

T3 ….day before test split T3 as 2 or 3 smaller doses spread through the day, with last dose approximately 8-12 hours before test

Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins

Testing options and includes money off codes for private testing

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Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes BOTH TPO and TG antibodies, cortisol and vitamins

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Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning.

Link about thyroid blood tests

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Link about Hashimoto’s

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Symptoms of hypothyroidism

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Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test

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Medichecks and BH also offer private blood draw at clinic near you, or private nurse to your own home…..for an extra fee

Just TSH, Ft4 and Ft3 test - £32

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Monitor My Health also now offer thyroid and vitamin testing, plus cholesterol and HBA1C for £65

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[Harthill42 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you slow dragon. I shall use the link and code to get a full blood tests done.

I am taking 75 mcg Levothyroxine plus small dose if T3 half a tablet so 12 .5 mcg Would an increase in T3 split through the day ? And then up my Levo to 100 mcg take me to at least 50-60% through range? I was on 100 this time last year and the Dr reduced it as obviously as I was taking T3.

[greygoose in reply to Harthill42]

You're welcome.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

See from previous posts T3 is self sourced

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Taking almost any dose of T3 will significantly lower TSH

Most important results are always Ft4 and Ft3

Ft4 is dropping at each subsequent test since reducing levothyroxine from 100mcg

You’re highly likely in need of dose increase

Possibly low vitamin levels as direct result