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[welsh12]

Hi I have Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosed last year I take Methotrexate. Recently had feet vibrating sensation and palpitations. I have regular blood tests my ESR has been going up a little my joint issues are not causing me an issue. I went to Walk in centre had range of tests ECG. xrays. Fine. Blòod test came back with in range for Thyroid but had message from gp to repeat in 3 months. Vitamins levels all find as I asked for them to do the b ones. I still have the palpitations which are annoying anyone experiencing this. I have Rheumatology apt in 2 weeks dealing with gp a nightmare. Any advice I can normally see blood results on line but not the Thyroid one.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

If they've asked you to repeat the test in 3 months then likely its abnormal in some way. Can you get hold of a copy? We would just be guessing otherwise.

Palps can often be caused by low ferritin.

People with thyroid issues often have low vitamin levels. Being hypo causes low stomach acid which means we cannot absorb vitamins well from our food.

Have you recently or could you ask your GP to test levels of ferritin, folate, B12 & D3? Private tests are available, see link for companies offering private blood tests & discount codes, some offer a blood draw service at an extra cost.thyroiduk.org/testing/priva...

There is also a new company offering walk in& mail order blood tests in London, Kent, Sussex & Surrey areas. Check to see if there is a blood test company near you. onedaytests.com/products/ul...

Only do private tests on a Monday or Tuesday to avoid postal delays.

[welsh12 in reply to Jaydee1507]

Hi after I wrote this post gp called T3 T4 normal elevated other one subclinical .B vitamins folate are fine and D recently checked iron too are these companies the ones if you want to check your own thyroid levels . She could not give me the figures.