help with the results (Graves)

[Kari55]

I just got these results (picture attached). Until now I was on 5mg daily (although I have skipped one day a week ) and now I was advised to take 5mg 3x a week. My results in June were:

TSH 1.1 ( 0.465-4.68)

Free T4 8.3 (10-28.2)

Free T3 5.4 (4.3-8.1)

haemoglobin 121 (115-145)

ferritin 4.4 (10-200)

I’m a bit concerned about my tsh going down 🤔 In terms of my iron deficiency, I have been taking iron nano for past 2 months but it looks like I haven’t achieved anything. My gynaecologist diagnosed me with an adenomyosis post c-section which is causing heavy periods. He gave me an option of Mirena coil or a uterine ablation. I’m not keen on any of these. Any insights would be much appreciated.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

heavy periods are a hypo symptom

Ferritin is extremely deficient

what is GP doing about this

What are your vitamin D, folate, B12 results

[Kari55 in reply to SlowDragon]

Am I hypo though? My period definitely varies and I had really bad ones in May and June but July one was a bit better. I will ask next time to check the other vitamins.

[pennyannie]

Hey there :

T4 has now increased into the range and your T3 remained stable so this is looking good -

but I don't think I've seen a ferritin level this low - I was shaky when mine came in at 22 -

Has an iron infusion been suggested ?

Please get the other 3 cornerstones of good health checked out - folate, B12 and vitamin D :

Sorry - can't help with the other decision you are facing.

[Kari55 in reply to pennyannie]

I’m tired but I don’t feel any other symptoms. I think I’ve got used to feel like this and I feel it’s normal. I think I’m going to double my dose of iron nano at least on the days when I don’t take carbimazole. Nobody ever suggested an infusion but I understand they are risky too.

[pennyannie in reply to Kari55]

I suggest you split the 5mcg in half - and take 2.50 mcg 6 days a week :

Just having 1 day a week without any AT drug :

As for the iron - I guess everything has a risk but this needs an immediate medical intervention -

Having been supplementing yourself and knowing you haven't achieved anything -

I can't see the point in repeating this again yourself - you need more than an OTC preparation.

[Kari55 in reply to pennyannie]

I will call GP on Monday and ask about infusion. I feel defeated. Thank you for always commenting on my posts. 😘

[pennyannie in reply to Kari55]

You are not defeated but a woman taking back some control of her health and well being - and you are not being difficult or unreasonable -

and if this were a loved ones result - I'm sure you would feel it in your rights to question and ask what happens next medically when the result is dire and below the range -

We share knowledge - and are a sounding board for people lost and overwhelmed in the system -

knowledge is power - which in turn will enable you to become your own best advocate which is what this forum is all about.

Sending a couple of hugs as no one wants these sort of conversations but it would be remiss of the doctor not to do something.