Thyroid Ultrasound

[RoseFlowerDew]

Hi

I posted last year regarding thyroid nodules and someone was asking about thyroid blood tests which I didn’t really have. Well…..things have progressed and I wondered if anyone in the community has any advice on my latest ultrasound results. I had it done privately as NHS was completely dismissive and I am grateful I did as I now have a new 4th nodule 5mm, a new very large swelling and a shrinking thyroid.

My blood tests were absolutely middle of the range but I was very dehydrated. I have problems with calcium levels not depleting. I have sent details to the doctor because of breathlessness and have an appointment with gp next week. Only I am not very confident as I showed the results in October and had the reply that it was too complicated and they would have to talk to someone….. I guess newly qualified and not a full gp.

In a lot of pain these past few weeks and wondering how to get NHS to help.

How should I prepare for the GP and possibly tests?

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Can you add most recent Thyroid and vitamin results

For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 tested

Also both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested at least once to see if your hypothyroidism is autoimmune

Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 at least once year minimum

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

(and if on Levo….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

thyroiduk.org/testing/

Medichecks Thyroid plus BOTH TPO and TG antibodies and vitamins

medichecks.com/products/adv...

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

bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...

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...

As you have APS probably can’t manage a DIY fingerprick test

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