blood test results

[Sand11]

I was wondering, if anyone could help me understand , my latest thyroid -test results

I am currently on 75mcg levothyroxine

Took blood test on Monday 27th 2025 took my prescribed dose after -blood was drawn

Results back from the test ;

Serum TSH level 1.4 mlU/L - states- satisfactory- need to repeat blood test .

[greygoose]

I'm afraid there's nothing to understand. Just testing TSH doesn't tell you anything much - especially not at that level. That's a good level for a TSH to be but it's not even a thyroid hormone, and doesn't tell you what the thyroid hormone levels are: FT4 and FT3.

Your doctor will probably say the result is 'purfect', or some such rubbish, but it's irrelevant. It really doesn't tell you if your dose is high enough, or too high, or if you have a conversion problem. It's just a means for doctors to take the easy way out and not bother about doctoring. Sorry.

[Sand11 in reply to greygoose]

Oh really

It’s such an up and down journey

It does state on test results

I have got to repeat the blood test

Maybe I might get some more results tomorrow; blood test was done for thyroid I’m thinking FT4 and FT3 results might be pending lab

Thank you for your prompt reply …

[greygoose in reply to Sand11]

The NHS doesn't often test FT4, and almost never FT3. They believe that the TSH tells them 'all they need to know'. That is because they know nothing about thyroid. You might be lucky, but I doubt it.

A lot of people get their thyroid tested privately so that they get all the necessary tests.

[Sand11 in reply to greygoose]

Ohh that’s interesting to know

I shall ring doctors on Monday see when got to repeat blood test

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with me

It’s much appreciated ..

[greygoose in reply to Sand11]

You're welcome.

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[Sand11 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you for the informative message

Blood test was took before 09:00 in morning

Took regular prescribed levothyroxine after blood draw

I stopped B12 supplement and have been taking a vitamin B Complex instead

If it was up to the doctors I’d be not taking a vitamin supplement

The doctor soon as he/she seen a positive result

recommended for me to stop taking the supplement

However, on forum I was given additional advice and I’ve followed that!

Thank you so much for all your advice it’s much appreciated..