I posted on this site for the first time a couple of weeks back but I didn’t have all of the tests/results that I wanted. And still don’t!
But I have had my TPO results back and they seem high to me but the GP have said no further action is required.
I just wanted to see what you thought of them before I go any further. Might also be worth telling you that I have a rare skin condition (Jessners Lympiciatic Infiltrate) which I am convinced is connected.
TSH 1.51 mu/L [0.3-5.6]
Vit D. 14 nonlinear/L [40.0-250.0]
B12 356 pg/mL [180.0-914.0]
Folate 4 Ng/mL [4.0-20.0]
Ferritin 47ug/L [11.0-307.0]
TPO is 143.7 is/mL [0.0-60.0] this seems high to me? They said no further action was needed.
FT4 10.2pmol/L [6.3-14.0]
But seem to be missing FT3 results?
I have been started on Hux for 3 months with regards to the Vit D.
Thanks in advance x
Written by
Mashworth
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Well, your TSH is still a tad high. But, then, your FT4 is only mid-range, so not surprising. Are you still only on 50 mcg? You need an increase.
Your B12 is low, it would be better over 500.
Your folate should be at least over mid-range. So, it might be a good idea to get a B complex with methylcobalamin and methylfolate (at least 400 mcg) and take that.
Your ferritin is much too low. Your doctor ought to be checking you for iron anemia.
The NHS rarely tests for FT3. They mistakenly thing it's not important, or not reliable, or some such rubbish. It is, however, vital to know your FT3, so would be a good idea, if you can, to get your FT4 and FT3 tested together privately, to see how well you're converting.
Your TPOab are high, meaning you have Hashi's. There is no cure for Hashi's, and doctors just aren't interested. But there are a couple of things you can do for yourself to possibly lower antibodies and make yourself feel better. a) adopt a 100% gluten-free diet. b) take some selenium.
As Greygoose says your antibodies are high. This confirms cause of being hypothyroid is due to Hashimoto's.
Medics don't understand the autoimmune aspect, so very often ignore it completely
Absolutely essential to get vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 levels improved so they are optimal
Read lots of posts on here and especially replies by SeasideSusie on vitamin supplements
Hashimoto's very often affects the gut and leads to low stomach acid and then low vitamin levels
Low vitamin levels then affect Thyroid hormone working
Poor gut function can lead leaky gut (literally holes in gut wall) this can cause food intolerances. Most common by far is gluten.
According to Izabella Wentz the Thyroid Pharmacist approx 5% with Hashimoto's are coeliac, but over 80% find gluten free diet helps significantly. Either due to direct gluten intolerance (no test available) or due to leaky gut and gluten causing molecular mimicry (see Amy Myers link)
Changing to a strictly gluten free diet may help reduce symptoms, help gut heal and slowly lower TPO antibodies
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Asking Dr for more info on results
Latest results - are these any more significant?
More results and still losing hair :(
More test results
Sorry, more blood test result queries! 
