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I'm just so tired all the time. I have to sleep in the day.

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SmallGreens · 28/05/2024 13:41

39 years old. Last bloodtest showed lack of folic acid.

I go to sleep at 10pm. Wake at 7.30/8am.

By midday I need a sleep

I feel like an old lady.

Am trying to shake my diet up. Doing keto. Having omelette, spinach, mushroom etc for lunch. Meat and veg for dinner. Gave up fizzy drinks.

I'm hoping this will make a difference as I just feel like an 80 year old :(

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Sunnysummer24 · 28/05/2024 18:47

SteaknSalad · 28/05/2024 17:37

I have Hashimotos hypothyroidism and I felt absolutely awful with a TSH of 4.6, so I’m not at all surprised you’re feeling tired with a TSH of 4.2 (possibly even higher now, given that this blood test is from last year).

I’m now on levothyroxine which has reduced my TSH to 2.1, and am feeling much more energetic and healthy.

The NHS is notoriously terrible at treating thyroid disease. Healthy young and middle aged women should not have TSH levels above 2.5. In fact, my endocrinologist told me that TSH levels over 2.5 are associated with all sorts of pregnancy issues (including miscarriages) as well as birth defects, which really shows you that this is not a healthy level to be at.

Frustratingly, the NHS says that they will not generally treat hypothyroidism until TSH levels go over 10, unless you are trying to get pregnant, in which case they will treat to get your TSH under 2.5. I personally think this is a case of institutional medical sexism - women are left to suffer and feel exhausted, unless there is a potential foetus involved, in which case they prove themselves worthy of treatment.

If I were you, I would really push to get your thyroid treated.

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This is interesting. Mine is 3.8 and I feel awful. I know in many European countries they would treat at this level.

Fathomless · 28/05/2024 18:49

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justjudy · 28/05/2024 19:06

You might find COQ10 beneficial. Ubiquinol format is the most easy absorbable form.

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SmallGreens · 28/05/2024 19:19

I'm going to book my bloodtest and see where I'm up to.

The Dr did actually say I could have treatment on a 3 month basis is it's still borderline to see if it helps.

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Pip1402 · 28/05/2024 19:25

mindutopia · 28/05/2024 14:49

Do you drink alcohol? I felt like you when I did. I also had folate deficiency (because of all the alcohol) and needed a mid-day nap. If you aren't drinking, then I'd sort out the folate deficiency and see how you feel. The fact you are low likely indicates there is something wrong with how your body is absorbing nutrients. For me, besides the drinking, I have a digestive issue that impacts how my body breaks down and processes nutrients in food. Once that was treated, along with giving up the booze, I felt a lot better.

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Could you tell me more about your digestive issue and how it was treated please? This sounds very much like me.

Sorry to hijack op! I'm also low in folate and no idea why.

DatingDinosaur · 28/05/2024 21:14

Could you have developed a wheat/gluten intolerance?

That can make you feel rubbish (and also feel better if you cut out or drastically reduce carbs).

PrincessHoneysuckle · 28/05/2024 21:19

Push for thyroxine.Mine was "slightly under" and I felt dreadful.Ive been on 125mcg for over 15 years and feel normal.

helleborus · 29/05/2024 06:25

I've read that blood tests for thyroid should be done first thing in the morning but GP surgeries rarely tell you this. If you can, I'd book your blood test before 10am.

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