blood results

[Frank77]

Hello. I am normally to be found on the PA forum but, as we all know, one autoimmune disease can often be followed by another. For that reason I have taken the advice of my fellows there and had my thyroid tested. Got the results today. They all seem within range but that doesn’t mean optimal of course Any comments would be most welcome!

T3 5.47 pmol/l 3.10 – 6.80

T4 free 15.00 pmol/l 10.80 – 22.00

TSH 2.100 m/ml 0.270 – 4.200

TG 13.50 ng/ml 1.40 – 78.00

[Sleepman]

Hi. How do you feel? that is most important.Your bloods look normal to me but more experienced members may comment. If you are generally ok then you have a bench mark for if anything ever happens to your thyroid.

Feeling cold was my main symptom that is exclusive.

Fatigue and putting on weight from inflamation were other issues

I do not know what TG is. If TGA for celiac then many on here do not show gluten issues on this test but are much better without gluten. I am one of them.

[Frank77 in reply to Sleepman]

Thanks for your comments Sleepman. Actually I feel fine - don’t have any symptoms that I am aware of. I have of course certain pernicious anaemia symptoms that I have been struggling with for years. But they are mostly under control due to my daily B12 injections. Don’t feel cold, not putting on weight and no particular fatigue.

I believe TG is an indicator/marker of autoimmune conditions , but i must admit I know nothing about this. Possibly others here can answer your question.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

was test early morning, this gives highest TSH

You also need TPO thyroid antibodies tested

Plus vitamin D, folate and ferritin

[Frank77 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thanks for that SlowDragon. Test was done about 09.45. Will try to find out about TPO test - it wasn’t included in the thyroid tests that I was offered. Forgive my ignorance but I assume high TSH is a good thing:)?

Had these other vitamin tests done a few months ago and all were within range. Ferritin at the top of the range as I recall.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Frank77]

Had these other vitamin tests done a few months ago and all were within range. Ferritin at the top of the range as I recall.

Recommend you find the actual results

Graph showing median TSH in healthy population is 1-1.5

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