Blood test thoughts please

[Joant24]

I’ve been feeling okay but really tired and cold. Could that be the lowish T4 or more likely the lowish ferritin and folate?

My B12 and Vit D are coming up nicely as I’ve been making a concerted effort there.

My digestive issues are still ongoing and am about to get my gut biome checked after the years of antibiotics which must have affected it.

Onwards and upwards. 🥰

[GlowCoach Administrator]

What thyroid hormone do you take now & how much?

What was the timing of last doses before this test?

How do you mean you've been making an effort with raising vitamins? Exactly what are you taking now to raise levels?

B12 is still below optimal level, you may need to increase supplement.

Vit D is good.

Ferritin almost deficient. Are you vegan or vegetarian?

[Joant24 in reply to GlowCoach]

I take 75mcg of thyroxine and 10mcg of T3 split. I’m lactose free pescatarian and have been religiously taking vit D and B12 the latter only got into routine about 3/4 months ago so not doing to badly I thought. Folate had become really low after long term antibiotic use and I got it back up a while ago so only been taking it now and again for a top up. This is now I realise a mistake so I’ve ordered some new ones all according to advice from here.

The test was done as per recommendations.

B12 is from British Supplements called Clean B12 which has been raising my levels.

Thanks for replying and hope this covers everything.

[GlowCoach Administrator in reply to Joant24]

You havent said what the timing was of your last dose before the test. How many hours before for levo & T3?

If you were able to take animal derived heme iron that would help your ferritin.

Usually a good methyl B complex is recommended which would include the rest of the B vitamin family that are all needed as they work together. Perhaps 1 of the igennus B complex a day might help raise your B12 a little further, also folate.

You probably need your FT4 higher so a dose raise of 25mcgs would help.

[Joant24 in reply to GlowCoach]

Thanks for comprehensive reply. I did timings as recommended here so that’s all good. Think I’ll try the B complex you suggest and I was thinking about raising my T4 a little, just wanted to check that’s a sensible move. I don’t know why I can’t get into a good routine with vitamins, maybe a tablet sorter just for the vits might help and the iron can be taken separately. Thanks again.

[Joant24 in reply to GlowCoach]

Forgot to ask, do I take B12 with B complex or instead of?

[GlowCoach Administrator]

So with correct timing, FT4 needs to be higher so suggest you raise Levo by 25mcgs.

As your B12 level isnt high enough yet I would continue the current B12 supplement and add in a B complex. Just 1 tablet of the igennus might make all the difference.

I'm sure a pill organiser would help with remembering to take supplements.

[Joant24 in reply to GlowCoach]

Fab. Thanks.