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TSH. 0.13. (0.27- 4.2)
Free T4. 16.8 ( 10 - 21)
Folate 3.7 (1.5 - 20)
B12. 324. ( 180 - 2000 )
Opinions please gratefully received
TSH. 0.13. (0.27- 4.2)
Free T4. 16.8 ( 10 - 21)
Folate 3.7 (1.5 - 20)
B12. 324. ( 180 - 2000 )
No Ft3
You will need to test privately
But improve low vitamin levels first
No vitamin D either
NHS easy postal kit vitamin D test £31 via
No iron or ferritin either
How do you feel
Which brand of levothyroxine are you currently taking
Presumably still on 75mcg daily levothyroxine
what vitamin supplements are you currently taking
Low B12
Low B12 symptoms
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With serum B12 result below 500, (Or active B12 below 70) recommended to be taking a separate B12 supplement
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
Highly effective B12 drops
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Or
B12 sublingual lozenges
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B12 range in U.K. is too wide
Interesting that in this research B12 below 400 is considered inadequate
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Low folate
supplementing a good quality daily vitamin B complex, one with folate in (not folic acid)
This can help keep all B vitamins in balance and will help improve B12 levels too
Difference between folate and folic acid
healthline.com/nutrition/fo...
Many Hashimoto’s patients have MTHFR gene variation and can have trouble processing folic acid.
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B vitamins best taken after breakfast
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
Post discussing different B complex
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Thorne Basic B recommended vitamin B complex that contains folate, but they are large capsules. (You can tip powder out if can’t swallow capsule) Thorne can be difficult to find at reasonable price, should be around £20-£25. iherb.com often have in stock. Or try ebay
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
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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 500
Post discussing how biotin can affect test results
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What do you think about my tsh and t4? The report is saying borderline?
It says borderline because TSH is low
TSH initially drops when dose Levo is increased. Likely to see TSH slowly increase over coming months as your body gets use to increased metabolism
Free T4 (fT4) 16.8 pmol/L (10 - 21) 61.8%
Ft4 is only just over 60% through range
You may be ready for further increase in levothyroxine in 4-6 months time
Have you tested vitamin D yet
NHS easy postal kit vitamin D test £31 via
Retest thyroid and vitamin levels 6-8 weeks after adding last supplement BEFORE booking any private consultation
Have you refused to reduce dose Levo and remain on 75mcg daily
Presumably you are now taking separate B12 and vitamin B complex
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)
Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins
Testing options and includes money off codes for private testing
Medichecks Thyroid plus BOTH TPO and TG antibodies and vitamins
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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
thyroiduk.org/testing/thyro...
Link about Hashimoto’s
thyroiduk.org/hypothyroid-b...
Symptoms of hypothyroidism
thyroiduk.org/signs-and-sym...
Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test
support.medichecks.com/hc/e...
Medichecks and BH also offer private blood draw at clinic near you, or private nurse to your own home…..for an extra fee