Hypothyroid

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I am extremely tired all the time, even though I get 7+ hours sleep. I also ache and my anxiety is high.

I just had general blood tests done. I've been taking iron supplements for a month, and they are now at 75 so maybe they were a little low before then. TSH was 3.5 and T4 was 15. I know thyroid results can vary depending on time of day, and I didn't realise B vitamins can affect the result.

I want to look into the thyroid results further as I don't really have a resolution to feeling so crap all the time. I'm happy to pay for private thyroid tests rather than navigate the NHS. I know some countries give medication at a lower level than the UK does. If my result is still around 3.5 on the new tests would private healthcare give me the medication, if the NHS won't?

In the meantime I'll carry on with the iron supplements and get some Brazil nuts for selenium.

Aching, fatigue and anxiety can also be connected to hyperPARAthyroidism. Have you had your calcium levels checked?

I haven't actually. I was low in calcium a few years back when I went into menopause. It wasn't included in my latest test. I eat a lot of dairy but I know that's not the best source. Thank you, I will look into it.

Calcium is closely controlled by parathyroid glands, it’s very difficult to be hypercalcaemic through diet. If you’re hypercalcaemic, it’s likely due to an issue with the parathyroid glands. It’s not a regular blood test as it’s not a common issue, but worth having checked given your symptoms.

there are many others also, such as constipation, acid reflux, headaches. So maybe have a look at the symptoms and see if there are any others that strike a chord.

I would recommend posting on the Health Unlocked thyroid UK board. There's lots of experts there who could interpret your bloods results. Just make sure when you post you include the reference ranges of each blood test.
I posted when I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism and my TSH was 69. They gave me loads of great advice.

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Thank you both. I will do that.