Confusing results. Please help.

[trying80]

Hi

I have had my thyroid blood tests done a couple of times over the past few years and would like some help to interpret the results as after doing research, i can see that some might not regard them as normal. I'm particularly concerned about the thyroid antibodies, TSH receptor and vitamin D results.

Recent tests: TSH 2.95 ( I dont know what the reference should be but was told that this was on the high side )

FREE THYROXINE: 11.6 ( 10.5 -20)

THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES : 424 IU/ML ( Indicated AB)

TSH Receptor < 0.4 u/l ( Indicated AB)

Vitamin D : 20.6 ( Indicated as being LOW)

Previously, my TSH has been 3.90 with a T4 of 10.4. The consultant said that i was at risk of developing an underactive thyroid so therefore need monitoring every 6 months. I think I'm already suffering from an underactive thyroid. What about the thyroid antibodies being so high? is this normal?

Can someone recommend a good private doctor not to far away from me, I live in Luton, Bedfordshire.

Thanks

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[moodymoocow]

I'm interested to know about the thyroid antibodies too. I apparently have them but as always my gp has given me no info so I have no idea what they indicate.

[Starfish123 in reply to moodymoocow]

As I understand it the antibodies show you own body is attaching the thyroid, they see it as something to destroy just like a virus.

Mine came back at 340, dr looked at it said my thyroid is failing and I would be on medication for life.

Is there a more sympathic dr you could see at your surgery?

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Hi

Have you had our Private doc list? Email me for it - [e-mail]

Louise

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[Jackie]

Hi Above all you need a Free T3 test. See my reply on one of the above posts. Best wishes,

Jackie

[trying80 in reply to Jackie]

Hi

Thanks for your response, which post are you referring to?

Can you send me the link?

Shaz

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[Jackie]

Hi You need a calcium test and then treatment with vit D, if possible via an endo but certainly with GP, likewise a ferritin test.. Both take quite a while to work. Most importantly you need a Free T3 test for a full diagnosis, it normally lowers the TSH to have T3 if needed. Above all I would say try and have a referral to a suitable, good, endo.They would do all the tests you need and may be more! I do have a brilliant endo in Leamington Spa, my son lives in Bedford and it is not a bad journey, depends how desperate you are.! She has a private clinic on a Saturday AMIf interested send me a PM.

best wishes Jackie