I posted three weeks ago, I have an enlarged thyroid which I can feel when I swallow and just feel it in my neck. I had an ultrasound two weeks ago, but no results back yet. The radiologist seemed to imply no biopsy was necessary and I have not been called back for a biopsy. I do have an endocrinologist appointment in a week’s time. GP did bloods, but only TSH, so I did private bloods. All listed below. Since I first noticed this lump in my throat (six months ago, it has increased a lot in size) I don’t really have any new symptoms. I feel ok, I have forever had insomnia and palpitations. I think the paplitations are worse recently. I am not really anxious. No weight loss, BP normal, HR might be a bit elevated over normal.
What is causing my thyroid to be large. My TSH is always at low end of normal. T4 seems to be at high end of normal.
I had low B12 in Feb 2023 with neuropathy, so over last 18 months have supplemetned B12 , also supplemented Vit D, so that my Vit D is deficient was a surprise to me. Over last year I have taken 120 tablets (i just counted tablets left in tub!) of high dose (25 ug) vitamin D, just asda brand. B12 was a good brand sublingual. I also supplemented iron for two months til I realised it was giving me heartburn and stopped. The neuropathy has mostly resolved after B12 supplementation, just a tiny bit of tingling in my big toes.
I’d appreciate things to mention to the endocrinologist if anyone has any insight. I was hoping to have scan results before I re-posted, but looks like they in no hurry to pass that on.
Igennus B complex popular option. Nice small tablets. Most people only find they need one per day. But a few people find it’s not high enough dose and may need 2 per day and/or may need separate methyl folate couple times a week
IMPORTANT......If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 5-6 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS , as biotin can falsely affect test results
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) and continue separate B12 if last test result serum B12 was below 500 or active B12 (private test) under 70
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New Blood test results, trying to find a decent endocrinologist in Essex. please help
Latest test after 4 months on T3
independant blood test are back
Always have low Free T4 levels whether on NDT or not
Results Advice for Latest Bloods
