Hello everyone,
This is a follow up to my last post two months ago which described the anomalous results from two tests one NHS and one Medichecks only one day apart and both done following the usual protocol. These were done following an increase in levo to 100mcg on 1 June. As I expected when my GP saw the TSH result she baulked at keeping me on 100 mcg despite this having helped my symptoms. I was able to persuade her on the basis that I would repeat the tests using MMH which I explained was an NHS lab and would also test T3.
For ease of reference I am including the earlier 'anomalous' results with my recent re test.
NHS on 31/7
TSH 0.06 (0.35 - 5)
FT4 17.5 (9 - 22) 65.38% through range
Medichecks on 1/8
TSH 0.06 (0.27 - 4.2)
FT4 24.4 (12 - 22) above range 124%
FT3 4.6 (3.1 - 6.8) 40.54% through range
New MMH test on 23/10
TSH 0.1 (0.27 - 4.2)
FT4 19.7 (12 - 22) 77% through range
FT3 4.1 (3.1 - 6.8) 27% through range
Other results from Medichecks on 1/8 are
D3 96.6 (50 - 250), ferritin 233 (30 - 650), folate 41.8. (8.83 - 60.8) and B12 104 (37.5 - 188). I have continued my supplement regime so have no reason to think these levels have deteriorated.
Where do I go from here? I am quite certain my GP will not entertain increasing levo and in any case it seems to me there is a strong possibility of a conversion issue. I am inclined to approach Roseway Pharmacy who I understand will issue a private T3 prescription. In the meantime I have a GP appointment on Thursday and assume I should push to be kept on 100 mcg levo. My results weren't much different on 75mcg but on that dose I had felt no improvement. The improvement I felt from 100mcg does now seem to be tailing off but that could be because the shorter days of winter have always affected my mood.
Any advice as ever gratefully received - many thanks.