Blood test result states ‘no further action needed’

[Fortheloveofabook]

Hello ,

I posted a couple of months ago regarding a blood test that raised concerns about not just thyroid levels but liver , kidney and vitamin & mineral deficiency. The gp suggested a retest in 6 weeks .

I have received my latest test results , I thought that I was having a full blood test again but it was only the thyroid function test this time , the results are :

Thyroid function test

Serum free T4 level 15.6 pmol/L [10.0 -

22.01

Serum TSH level 5.1 mu/L |0.3 - 4.2];

Above high reference limit

The TSH has came down by 0.2 and against the test result has been written ‘satisfactory, no further action to be taken’.

I had pre booked an appointment to see the gp when booking the blood test because my symptoms are still persisting and new symptoms have started ( horrendous headaches that start from the shoulders, up the back of my neck and round to the back of my eyes , they make me nauseous and are horrible ! ) I should feel relieved that they think the results are satisfactory but I’m so upset ! I have started having to have sick days from work because I have been so poorly and I never ever take time off work usually . My other half is going to come with me to the appointment so he can help me to explain how poorly I am at times .

Has anyone been in a similar position? Is it worth going for a private blood test before the appointment ? How is this usually received the the gp ? I am so nervous that they will think I am making a fuss over nothing .

[SlowDragon Administrator]

So you now have 2 tests with TSH over 5 and symptoms so GP could start you on Levo

Starting levothyroxine - flow chart

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Or get further testing FIRST

GP needs to test thyroid antibodies

Or test privately via Medichecks or Blue Horizon

Details of private testing in your previous post here

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Have you tested vitamin D yourself or did GP test

Please add results if have them

Are you now taking daily vitamin D

Folate was deficient and you were prescribed folic acid. Presumably that prescription now finished

Are you now taking a daily vitamin B complex

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

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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)

come back with new post once you get thyroid antibodies and vitamin D test results

Meanwhile work on maintaining B vitamins with daily B complex

[healthkiwi]

"My other half is going to come with me to the appointment so he can help.." Well done that man! From others experiences reported here, a male significant other accompanying you to the GP seems to have magical properties 🌟 . Suddenly there is a 'credible witness', not just a moaning minnie. 🙄 🧙‍♂️

Oh, and apparently the magic word is TRIAL, as in " since my TSH has been over range twice in a row, and I have all these symptoms, perhaps a TRIAL of medication would be worthwhile ?"

Good luck.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to healthkiwi]

Well said to both suggestions 👏👏👏👏

Misogyny is unfortunately alive and well in many consultation rooms