Blod Test Results
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Hi All, I have finally been given a copy of my latest blood reports. TSH Level - 7.5, T4 14.1, cholesterol level 4.3. (there are others but these seem to be the main ones people discusse here)
I have put another half a stone on, terrible fatigue, hoarse voice, low moods, brain fog, diagnosed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome etc. Doctor told me to "come back in December" and he will look at bloods again.
At a loss what to do? Does anyone have any ideas on the above results - should I keep pestering my Doctor? I am starting to struggle to concentrate at work and I feel like a pain in the behind and a liability to everyone
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Perhaps there is a valid reason but...
Other blood results.
Was your vitamin D level and/or bone profile test done?
The bone profile consists of calcum, corrected and free calcium,phosphates, para thyroid hormone and Vitamin D all should be done together and sometimes you have to keep pucshing to get them done. You write that you 'eventually' got your blood results. It sounds as hough you are struggling a bit here over blood tests being done etc.
It sounds as though you may have a Vitamin D deficiency disorder and aa Vitamin B deficiency.
The doctor can easily measure the level of the above in your body by ordering the relevant blood tests.
You also need to google the side effects of any medications that you are taking or have taken over the last few years. Kind regards
Jean.
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Are you in the UK?
Have you got a referral yet to an endocrinologist?
Jean
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I do not know much about the medications and at what level they should be prescribed. However I just wanted to empathise with you having gone thru it all myself.In fact still going through it. Today hhas bbeen a particularly bad day. I have received a lot of support off other meeemmbers of this Forum without them I do not know what would have happened to me. Just keep on hanging in on there.
I would never have guessed that the thyroid gland could be responsible for making us feel so ill.
The depression and anxiety is overwhelming at times. \Sorry to keep going on and on about things.jean
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I think that you can request a private referral from your GP.
Altrenatively see private GP and request him or her to write a letter of referral.Just take the blood reports with you they are self exxplanatory. Write out your previous and present medical and surgical history.
Obviously focus on how you feel at the present time and how long this has been going on for.
If the Insurance Company has a private GP service then that dr will definitely write a letter of referral to go privately.
If you are insured via your work place then you may have to go through their HR dept etc or Occupational Health dept if they have one.
You need a diagnosis before all else.
That is why you need a specialist, endo.
Once that is in place you will have something to aim for and may settle a little.
Jean
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What is your diet like? Do you take vitamin supplements? Also, are you taking any medications (both prescription and over-the-counter)?
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Hope youare well. ould you pm me please?
Jean
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Will do.
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I am wondering if you're experiencing a (thyroid/pituitary) negative response to the amitryptiline (dose?). These medications can change the functionality of your thyroid gland, which in turn can cause symptoms of thyroid conditions.
You write that you used to eat like a horse. Does this include unhealthy foods; particularly, sweets/pre-packaged desserts, etc....? You may have been experiencing candida. It is my belief that one of the worst things that we can consume that negatively impacts our health is sugary foods found in desserts, pre-packaged foods, etc...These foods can cause havoc to your entire immune/endochrine/metabolic systems. I also believe that sugar substitutes are worse than regular sugar; although, science believes that a chemical within a particular sugar substitute has health benefits, but only isolating and synthesizing this chemical is found to be beneficial, thus far.
Have you been tested for helicobacter pylori? If not, and you've eaten unhealthy, sugary foods, please have a test done for helicobacter pylori....actually, even if you have eaten well, I'd still have the test done, if you haven't done so. Personally, I believe that candida and helicobacter pylori are related; if you have candida, you also have helicobacter pylori, vice versa. These incepid pests thrive on sugar and make you hungry. I would also suggest consuming foods which increase your healthy gut bacteria/flora. I prefer plain kefir over yogurt, as one example. If you decide to consume probiotics, please start slowly, because some people will experience a die-off effect (Herxheimer reaction) which varies in symptoms. As far as vitmain/mineral supplements, I recommend that you first be tested for the absorption of vitamins/minerals; vitamin D, (calciferol/hydroxy25-vitamin D) zinc, iron, magnesium (may not be accurate) and B-12, as examples.
Finally, just wondering....have you seen a specialist for Lyme disease?
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Just read your response to Jay.
I advise getting a referral to an endocrinologist first and once that you have that referral ask for one to a gastro enterologist.
Have you got access to any private hospitals etc local to where you live?
Jean x
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