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[Boatin]

Hi

Not been here for a while as I have been investigating possible Hyperparathyroidism - still ongoing, it's a long road! Also had to deal with a gallbladder removal too...but now resolved 🤞

I'm having private bloods to check for raised Calcium (for HPT), which also test my thyroid. As both problems cause similar symptoms, I'm trying to pick my way through which (if not both) are causing them...fatigue, aches and pains and brain fog etc.

Been on Levo for about 8 years now, and other than reducing my migraines, I've never really seen much improvement. My latest test results are indicating to me that I may need an increased dose or T3, which i've already been told by an Endo which locally they will not prescribe.

TSH: 2.04 mU/l (Range 0.27 - 4.2) 45.04%

FT4: 16.7 pmol/l (Range 12 - 22) 47.00%

FT3: 4.3 pmol/l (Range 3.1 - 6.8) 32.43%

Are my thoughts correct? Any help would be much appreciated.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

A very short blog:

helvella - Parathyroid Links

Some links to parathyroid information.

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[Boatin in reply to helvella]

Thanks for this. Spent most of last year and this, learning lots. Had scans, blood tests and awaiting results of an NHS endo blood test to finally decide what to do. 👍 Both Calcium and PTH high in range, whereas they should be opposite.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Was this test done early morning, ideally before 9am, only drinking water between waking and test and last dose Levo 24 hours before test

results show you need 25mcg dose increase in Levo

Retest in another 2-3 months

How much levothyroxine are you currently taking

Which brand

Do you always get same brand at each prescription

Approx how much do you weigh in kilo

Previous post a year ago showed low B12

Exactly What vitamin supplements are you taking

[Boatin in reply to SlowDragon]

Many thanks for replying.

Test done at 9am, last dose 24 hrs previous only water prior - all learnt from here 👍

Currently on 100 Mercury Pharma - only seem to get on this brand, so apart from a couple of months, I've been on this brand for about 3 years.

90 kg in weight.

My latest blood test shows B12 at 40, bottom of range 35. So still low, not sure how good the supplements are for raising this...?

Currently taking 3000iu of Vit D as always low ( now realise that this may because of HPT).

[Boatin in reply to SlowDragon]

Actually B12 was very low - just checked again and result 40 (37.5 - 150).

[SlowDragon Administrator]

My latest blood test shows B12 at 40, bottom of range 35. So still low, not sure how good the supplements are for raising this...?

Take results to GP

B12 levels not increased on B12 supplements

You need testing for pernicious anaemia and you will need regular B12 injections going forward

Post discussing start B12 injections

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