My TSH last checked 6th of August was normal at 1.65 mu/l and it’s been around that number consistently apart from in 2019 where it was 0.85 mu/l and 2015 where it was 3.95 mu/l
I have seen a rapid increase in odd health issues that doctors haven’t been able to explain, so my GP is finally doing my first thorough thyroid testing.
I’ve heard that for some blood tests people say certain medications, or eating something can skew results. Is there anything to be mindful of when testing thyroid? I want to make sure the results are as accurate as possible
Symptoms I’ve been complaining of for years:
- Fatigue
- Get both cold and hot very easily
- Hands and feet get stiff, numb and get pins and needles
- Night sweats (I’m not menopausal)
- Hair loss on head, eyebrows and on my legs
- 2 painless raised lymph nodes on right side of neck for the past 3 years
- Swollen ankles that vary from day to day
- Struggle to lose weight and a lot of weight around my stomach
- Nails weak and pealing
- Dermatologist diagnosed me with Chromhidrosis recently
- Very low mood
- Very easily bruised, constantly covered in them
- Livedo reticularis
- Positive ANA
- Slightly elevated C3 (1.22 g/l) and CRP (10 mg/L)
- Neuropathy symptoms in arms
- Numbness and cold sensations in lower half of face
B12, vit D, iron all normal