same Dose

[Annaadam12]

I have a blood test in March. Have the test done at 10.30 am my GP Doctor called at 4.30 pm said your test is Normal you need to stay on the same dose of 50 mg and have a blood test next year. Not sure if it’s right kidney advice

[PurpleNails Administrator]

Did you take replacement prior to test?

What was test result, was TSH & FT4 & ?FT3 tested? Or is GP going by TSH

50mg standard starter dose, most need more to feel well.

Are you well?

Annually monitoring is standard, once on a stable continuous dose, but there are many reason to prompt a retest. Change in symptoms, change to diet / weight. New dose, new Levo brand, new medication or treatment for example.

[Annaadam12 in reply to PurpleNails]

are usually have a test done every six months but now it’s once a year

Clear

[PurpleNails Administrator in reply to Annaadam12]

Ask doctor for 25mcg daily increase. Your FT4 is low in range? Most feel better if TSH is around 1. Your TSH is high in range, but dr has actioned ok as it’s in range. Symptoms should also be taken into account.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

You are legally entitled to printed copies of your blood test results and ranges.

The best way to get access to current and historic blood test results is to register for online access to your medical record and blood test results

UK GP practices are supposed to offer everyone online access for blood test results. Ring and ask if this is available and apply to do so if possible, if it is you may need "enhanced access" to see blood results.

Alternatively ring receptionist and request printed copies of results. Allow couple of days and then go and pick up.

Please add results and ranges if you have them

Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after each dose change or brand change in levothyroxine

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 last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

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

Far too often GP only tests TSH, which is completely inadequate

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

Post all about what time of day to test

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

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...

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

[Obsdian]

This is what I was told too (no kidney issues though). I have been filling their inbox with econsults for MONTHS. Took from September until March to get an appointment for hypothyroidism and they are testing for chronic fatigue syndrome.

Getting my own private tests tomorrow.

Adding, I have access to see my results online from the GP.

[Annaadam12 in reply to Obsdian]

Thanks for your reply obsidian . I think private should be better where do I get a test done

[Obsdian in reply to Annaadam12]

There are several different companies that do tests. I used medichecks and chose the finger prick option.