Haemotologist appointment.

[Tilly101]

Hi,Following my blood test a few weeks ago Levothyroxine 50 has been increased by 25.

As a result of blood test and red/white platelets being low l have been refered to a Haemotologist.

Should l be concerned?

I had breast cancer 3 years ago.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

First thing is, do you have any actual blood test results? if not will need to get hold of copies.

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.

Link re access

patients-association.org.uk...

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

In reality some GP surgeries still do not have blood test results online yet

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

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

Low vitamin levels are extremely common when hypothyroid

[TiggerMe]

I think it is often linked to being Hypo as my platelet levels were very low before optimising my thyroid hormones and getting my fT3 to a good level along with vits and mins

[Tilly101]

Hi,

These are part of my recent bloods..I really don't understand them at all..

Any help will be very much appreciated...

Dusty.