Guest guest Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 hi yes was re-tested 2 weeks ago, said im borderline - whatever that means. I'll make another appointment and ask for my reults ranges etc. I'm pretty sure Iv only been tested for thyroid tho, Sheila's mentioned about the adrenal and gave me the link which I read so defo gonna get back to the dr n get more info. You kinda feel fobbed off by them though, because when I went back last time (2 weeks ago) I feel not right but with other symptoms that I didnt have before such as the coldness and slight dizzyness, always had the tiredness and putting on weight and sore throat. Ok, thats me just called the dr, got a phone app. on mon. pm to be given the results etc. What exactly should I ask? sorry Im sounding so thick but better sounding thick on here and then sound like I know what im talking about on the phone to the Dr!! Thanks Angel. Luce > > Hi Lucie, welcome to the group. you may be under medicated . have you been tested lately? > if so post the results plus ranges to the group and will be able to offer some advice. > you can get these from your doctor.! you are not alone many patients may be under medicated > or not tested for Adrenal problems, which can stop the thyroid medicines from being absorbed. > also their are other things which could be stoppingyou from losing the weight. > Angel. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 hi wrote a reply but I dont think it went lol. I've made a phone appointment with my dr on monday pm to ask for the results/ranges.....without sounding thick to the dr what exactly should I be asking - just purely can u give me details of the results of my bloods and the ranges? and that will make sense? sorry - total novice at this but determined that theres something not right and the thyroxin is not helping! Thanks Lucie (sorry if Ive sent u 2!) > > Hi Lucie, welcome to the group. you may be under medicated . have you been tested lately? > if so post the results plus ranges to the group and will be able to offer some advice. > you can get these from your doctor.! you are not alone many patients may be under medicated > or not tested for Adrenal problems, which can stop the thyroid medicines from being absorbed. > also their are other things which could be stoppingyou from losing the weight. > Angel. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Hi, just spoke to my Dr and my 1st levels in feb were 1.45 and are now 2.54 (means nothing to me?) I was tested for antibodies to my thyroid which were normal. He mentioned something about .4 - 4??? All I know is I slept for 12 hours on fri night 11hrs on sat and 9 last night and thats not including the odd 1hr-2hr naps during sat and sunday, and still waking up tired?? I have to say he was not very helpful. :-( Lucie > > Remember Lucie that doctors cannot withhold your blood test results or the > reference ranges. Once you get them, post them here so we can hopefully see > whether your medication is working. > > Just need to ask him if you have ever been tested to see whether you have > antibodies to your thyroid and if so, you need the result and the reference > range. You need to ask for your thyroid function test results - the last two > times you had this test will do. Also ask to be tested to see if any of the > following are low in the reference range: Ferritin (stored iron), vitamin > B12, vitamin D3, magnesium, folate, copper and zinc. If any are low, it > could stop your thyroid hormone from getting into the cells. > > You can talk to your doctor about getting tested for low adrenal reserve, > but to be honest, as the NHS only recognise 's disease and Cushing's > syndrome, it is very doubtful he will do anything about it. Most do not even > recognise that such a condition exists - which is quite appalling because if > you look on your Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) in your box of > levothyroxine, it tells you that you should tell your doctor if you have > various conditions before taking the tablets, and one of those listed is > " tell your doctor if you are " suffering from a condition caused by an > underactive adrenal gland " . We usually advise our members get the 24 hour > salivary adrenal profile when doctors refuse to help. > > Luv - Sheila > > > > hi yes was re-tested 2 weeks ago, said im borderline - whatever that means. > I'll make another appointment and ask for my reults ranges etc. I'm pretty > sure Iv only been tested for thyroid tho, Sheila's mentioned about the > adrenal and gave me the link which I read so defo gonna get back to the dr n > get more info. > You kinda feel fobbed off by them though, because when I went back last time > (2 weeks ago) I feel not right but with other symptoms that I didnt have > before such as the coldness and slight dizzyness, always had the tiredness > and putting on weight and sore throat. > Ok, thats me just called the dr, got a phone app. on mon. pm to be given the > results etc. What exactly should I ask? sorry Im sounding so thick but > better sounding thick on here and then sound like I know what im talking > about on the phone to the Dr!! > Thanks Angel. > Luce > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hi Lucie, Sounds like TSH- the range is usually around 0.5 to 5.5, but varies from lab to lab TPO is the usual antibody test- the result should be lower than >50 Best to check this when you go again. Around 90% of healthy folk have a TSH or 1.0 so of it is TSH then 2.54 is on the high side. > Subject: Re: Hi to new be-> > > > Hi, just spoke to my Dr and my 1st levels in feb were 1.45 and are now 2.54 (means nothing to me?) I was tested for antibodies to my thyroid which were normal. He mentioned something about .4 - 4???> All I know is I slept for 12 hours on fri night 11hrs on sat and 9 last night and thats not including the odd 1hr-2hr naps during sat and sunday, and still waking up tired??> I have to say he was not very helpful. :-(> Lucie> > > > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 yes it was TSH that was sitting at 2.54, he told me I should wait a bit longer as sometimes it takes longer for some ppl's bodies to adjust to the levothyroxine. I've been taking it for 10 months and Im starting to feel unwell again so to me somethings not working! its very frustrating. Thanks for explaining the levels as it meant nothing, IT DOES NOW! So do I just ride it out (as he suggested) to see if the medication starts working? Just have to wear lots of jumpers (live in scotland and its become fairly cold now x 50 to me tho!) and sleep whenever my body tells me to! Thanks, Lucie :-) > > > Hi Lucie, > Sounds like TSH- the range is usually around 0.5 to 5.5, but varies from lab to lab > TPO is the usual antibody test- the result should be lower than >50 Best to check this when you go again. Around 90% of healthy folk have a TSH or 1.0 so of it is TSH then 2.54 is on the high side. > > [Edit Abbrev Mod] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hi Lucie, some folk do need more meds in winter! ride it out- I don't think so! Ask for a trial of a higher dose and see how that goes- docs do tend to undermedicate. Take you temperature in the moring before you get out of bed- if it is low then you are definitely undermedicated. > thyroid treatment > From: luciemackay@...> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:26:56 +0000> Subject: Re: Hi to new be-> > > yes it was TSH that was sitting at 2.54, he told me I should wait a bit longer as sometimes it takes longer for some ppl's bodies to adjust to the levothyroxine. I've been taking it for 10 months and Im starting to feel unwell again so to me somethings not working! its very frustrating. Thanks for explaining the levels as it meant nothing, IT DOES NOW! > So do I just ride it out (as he suggested) to see if the medication starts working? Just have to wear lots of jumpers (live in scotland and its become fairly cold now x 50 to me tho!) and sleep whenever my body tells me to! > Thanks, Lucie :-) > > > >> > > > Hi Lucie,> > Sounds like TSH- the range is usually around 0.5 to 5.5, but varies from lab to lab> > TPO is the usual antibody test- the result should be lower than >50 Best to check this when you go again. Around 90% of healthy folk have a TSH or 1.0 so of it is TSH then 2.54 is on the high side.> > > > > > [Edit Abbrev Mod]> > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Thanks , this site has been such a great help, so glad I found it. My friend said she went to a herbalist (or something) with underactive thyroid and he gave her agnus cactus - is that not for when your having trouble with your periods? Anyway will take all advice given and fingers x'd! Lucie :-) > > > Hi Lucie, > some folk do need more meds in winter! ride it out- I don't think so! Ask for a trial of a higher dose and see how that goes- docs do tend to undermedicate. > Take you temperature in the moring before you get out of bed- if it is low then you are definitely undermedicated. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hi lucie, Agnus castus- for heavy periods- logical as too much oestrogen takes thyroid hormones out of use ,we need to rebalance with progesterone. Hypo tends to cause heavy periods. > thyroid treatment > From: luciemackay@...> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:21:20 +0000> Subject: Re: Hi to new be-> > > > Thanks , this site has been such a great help, so glad I found it.> My friend said she went to a herbalist (or something) with underactive thyroid and he gave her agnus cactus - is that not for when your having trouble with your periods? > Anyway will take all advice given and fingers x'd! > Lucie :-) > > > >> > > > Hi Lucie,> > some folk do need more meds in winter! ride it out- I don't think so! Ask for a trial of a higher dose and see how that goes- docs do tend to undermedicate.> > Take you temperature in the moring before you get out of bed- if it is low then you are definitely undermedicated.> > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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