Thyroid Results

[woolyG]

I recently got my thyroid tested privately by Randox, they took the blood so no pin prick test.

The results are included at the same time my GP took a blood test and told me it was fine as expected but I feel very cold and low energy.

I am taking 4000iu of D3 for that is well within range.

I recently enquired about thyroid-s, I didn't realize they have started asking for prescriptions is thyroid-s still the recommended med?

I took thyroid-s years ago but stopped after it became more and more difficult to obtain.

I realise my results are within range but FT3 is a bit on the low side, does anybody have any advise it would be much appreciated?

Take care

[Hedgeree]

Hi woolyG,

Welcome to the forum 😊

Do you have other blood results you can share? Vitamin levels B12, folate, vitamin D, ferritin and their ranges?

It's usually recommended to start with Levothyroxine as it's more easily available and GP's can prescribe. But as you point out your FT3 level is low and you may need to get T3 prescribed but I'll let other experienced members comment on that. You'll need to get your GP to refer you to an endo that will prescribe T3 or go private.

I have no experience of taking thyroid-s sorry.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

please add folate, B12, ferritin and vitamin D results

so you are not currently taking any replacement thyroid hormone at all?

Was this test done early morning?

were TG antibodies tested as well?

Ft4 is good

Low Ft3 …..could be low vitamin levels

[samaja]

At first glance it appears you are a rather poor converter so might be a candidate for T3 rather than T4 or combination meds but having other test results would be useful.

[woolyG]

Yes the blood was taken at 10am and I am not taking any NDT at the moment. I don't have a recent D3 but as I am supplementing D4 @ 4000 last time I tested I was at the high end of the range. My GP recently took B12, iron and feritin which I was told was all fine, I should probably get the exact figures off them as I realise there ok might not be great. I suppose my choice would be either thyroid-s or try T3 on its own. Thanks for your replies, they are much appreciated.

[Brightness14]

Hello your FT3 is too low. It's easy to buy thyroid s online if you prefer it.