I have a GP appointment in a few weeks to discuss blood tests results and symptoms (tiredness, weight gain, low mood, pins and needles). Based on what I've read on this forum, it sounds like these symptoms and results could be indicative of hypothyroid, but because TSH is within range I'm unlikely to get an NHS prescription. Any suggestions as to how to approach?
Ferritin: 19.1 (30 - 180) (Low)
Cholesterol: 5.95 (<5) (High)
B12, Folate and Vit D normal
TSH: 3.64 (0.27 - 4.2)
T3: 4.5 (3.1 - 6.8)
T4: 15.2 (12 - 22)
TPO: 335 (0 - 34)
TPA: 230 (0 - 115)
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You have high antibodies - meaning you have Autoimmune Thyroiditis - and high cholesterol, suggesting that your FT3 is too low (the very definition of hypothyroidism). Cholesterol levels used to be used to diagnose hypo before the invention of the wretched TSH! Bet your GP doesn't know that.
It is well known that healthy cholesterol levels are dependent on thyroid function. Hypothyroidism a common cause of abnormal cholesterol, lipid production and lipid disposal.
Thyroid levels must be checked and optimized prior to any consideration of statin drug therapy. How many doctors are missing this piece? TONS.
Point out to your GP that the high antibodies show your thyroid is struggling, as does the TSH, and you would like to start treatment before you get seriously ill. He will probably ask for further tests in 3 months, this is standard. In the meantime ask him for a futher ferritin test now as you want to optimise your vitamins etc before the three months is up. Good luck!
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