I've had my results back. I'm aware that l should be around 1-2 max.
My last results was around 4 and someone said l still have way to go to reach 1. At one point not long ago l was whopping 12 so l hope lm going in the right direction.
3 stone lve put on since l became hashimoto patient still hasn't shifted but lady said, as soon as l have all vitamins at optimal levels l should start loosing weight naturally. I batter will as l have quite a bit to loose.
I'm going for full panel next
THS, T4, T3
Thyroglobulin antibodies
Thyroid peroxidase antibodies
hs-CRP - inflammation
Ferritin
Folate serum
Vitamin B12 active
Vitamin D
Please kindly let me know what else l should test for?
Oh, and lve stopped taking all the vitamins and will wait a week till l do the new test.
Kind regards
Anna
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Are you still taking 100mcg Levo? As recommended, did you leave your daily dose until after the blood draw? What time was the test?
Based upon these results, I would push for an increase in Levothyroxine as a first step, as FT4 is low in the range and FT3 is barely in range, plus TSH should always be under 2. Highly likely your adverse symptoms (including weight gain) are linked to your thyroid levels being dire.
Do share your vitamin results with us when you have the results, as these are so important to thyroid health.
In a previous post, you said that you were initially treated as Graves, then Hashimotos. It would be useful to see your historic thyroid antibody tests. What treatment were you given for Graves?
I was misdiagnosed as Graves initially (largely based on ‘hyper’ symptoms plus Thyroid Eye Disease, more common with Graves). However, I was encouraged by forum members to check antibodies & actually found I’m underactive with Hashimotos.
Important information about antibody tests:
Graves Disease (hyperthyroidism) needs to be confirmed via positive TRab or TSI:
I many times have requested levo from the same brand but every so often my pharmacy is out of stock and they give me whatever they have. l keep reminding them but like this month they gave me mixed brands and l can't do anything about it, or can l???? .....
Lactose free brands - currently Teva or Vencamil only
Teva makes 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg and 100mcg
Many patients do NOT get on well with Teva brand of Levothyroxine.
Teva is lactose free.But Teva contains mannitol as a filler instead of lactose, which seems to be possible cause of problems. Mannitol seems to upset many people, it changes gut biome
Teva is the only brand that makes 75mcg tablet.
So if avoiding Teva for 75mcg dose ask for 25mcg to add to 50mcg or just extra 50mcg tablets to cut in half
But for some people (usually if lactose intolerant, Teva is by far the best option)
Vencamil (currently 100mcg only) is lactose free and mannitol free. 25mcg and 50mcg tablets hopefully available from summer 2024
If a patient reports persistent symptoms when switching between different levothyroxine tablet formulations, consider consistently prescribing a specific product known to be well tolerated by the patient.
Physicians should: 1) alert patients that preparations may be switched at the pharmacy; 2) encourage patients to ask to remain on the same preparation at every pharmacy refill; and 3) make sure patients understand the need to have their TSH retested and the potential for dosing readjusted every time their LT4 preparation is switched (18).
yes I can confirm I also had this problem when I was prescribed 25 mcg of Hillcross but was Teva inside the box I had to take it back to pharmacy because they didn't believe me
Yes, Hillcross is Teva, I've just checked. I got a Teva prescription 3 days ago and was adding it to my Accord 100mg tablets.
Since yesterday, I'm not joking, I'm having severe headaches that don't go away with paracetamol. Today, I thought I was going to faint. I'm feeling weak with no energy, along with a huge headache and neck pain, and feeling like crying every 5 minutes. This isn't how I've been feeling lately, so I'm stopping Teva. For now, I'll be dividing Accord tablets into 4 pieces.
How can I do that without the tablet breaking into tiny pieces? And can I store the remaining pieces to use later on? Probably not, but I'm still asking.
what were your most recent folate, B12, ferritin and vitamin D results
serum B12 result below 500, (Or active B12 below 70) recommended to be taking a separate B12 supplement
A week later add a separate vitamin B Complex
Then once your serum B12 is over 500 (or Active B12 level has reached 70), you may be able to reduce then stop the B12 and just carry on with the B Complex.
If Vegetarian or vegan likely to need ongoing separate B12 few times a week
Thorne Basic B recommended vitamin B complex that contains folate, but they are large capsules. (You can tip powder out if can’t swallow capsule) Thorne can be difficult to find at reasonable price, should be around £20-£25. iherb.com often have in stock. Or try ebay
IMPORTANT......If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 5-7 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS , as biotin can falsely affect test results
In week before blood test, when you stop vitamin B complex, you might want to consider taking a separate folate supplement (eg Jarrow methyl folate 400mcg) and continue separate B12
Post discussing how biotin can affect test results
I had my ferritin, b12 done in January last which were all fine. l couldn't find any folate or folic acid though. Tomorrow l'm doing my Medichecks full panel test so will come back with the results.
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