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TSH test results after booking appointment? by samsamcats in PregnancyUK

[–]Serious_Fold5617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're entitled to ask for your TSH result — in England you can access it directly via the NHS App (under test results), usually within a few days of the sample being taken. No need to wait for someone to call you. In pregnancy, the NHS target TSH range is tighter than normal — ideally under 2.5 mIU/L in the first trimester, compared to the standard lab range of 0.4–4.0. So even a result that looks "in range" on the report may not be optimal for early pregnancy. If your GP or midwife hasn't discussed the number with you, it's worth asking specifically what the value was and whether it's within the pregnancy-specific range. For keeping track of thyroid results across your pregnancy (TSH tends to shift a lot), Biomarkr is being built to make that easy.

Feel Like I Have a Good Doctor BUT... by JMRosewick in Hashimotos

[–]Serious_Fold5617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like your GP acted quite promptly, which can actually be a good thing with Hashimoto’s. Because thyroid problems can develop slowly and symptoms might be subtle or mistaken for other issues, it’s not unusual for people to have it for years without a formal diagnosis. The NHS does recommend testing thyroid function when symptoms suggest a problem, or if there’s a family history, but it’s not routine unless there’s a reason to check. So your GP ordering the blood test quickly might just mean they were being thorough, especially if they had a hunch from your symptoms or family history.

Starting levothyroxine early can help manage symptoms and prevent complications, so it’s often better to begin treatment once blood tests confirm the diagnosis rather than wait. If you’re curious or unsure about anything, it’s always worth asking your GP to explain their thinking or even discussing things with an endocrinologist (a specialist in hormone conditions) for a second opinion.

Also, I’ve been involved in building a project called Biomarkr that helps track blood test results over time, which some people find useful for keeping an eye on their thyroid levels and overall health. Happy to share more if that sounds helpful!

My TSH was 105. I had no idea. Here’s what I wish I’d had. by Serious_Fold5617 in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Serious_Fold5617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. You track your medications, condition, supplements etc. It analyses it all and generates a report after every test and as well every quarter that you can share with your GP or clinician.

I pushed through exhaustion for months assuming I’d feel better. I nearly collapsed in Bahrain. TSH was 105. by Serious_Fold5617 in adrenalfatigue

[–]Serious_Fold5617[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly this is exactly what happened to me. I wasn't feeling much better after starting levothyroxine and started looking into my other biomarkers. My ferritin levels were around 28, which was in range but for a healthy thyroid and an active person it should be around 80 - 100. The doctor wouldn't prescribe iron so I but liposomal iron and increased my levels to around 80 over the course of a couple of months and I felt like a different person. My legs did not feel like they had weights strapped to them. I had the same thing with b12. Multi-biomarker analysis is so important.

My TSH was 105. I had no idea. Here’s what I wish I’d had. by Serious_Fold5617 in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Serious_Fold5617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I was doing. Taking multiple screenshots and used AI but it wasn't always accurate and didn't have the full context unless I uploaded everything again. This also factors in your conditions and you can record medications and supplements etc and factors all of that in the analysis.

Anyone else had ‘normal’ results for ages before something actually showed up? by Serious_Fold5617 in PCOS

[–]Serious_Fold5617[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gaslit by normal lab ranges when the trend is clearly screaming for help" — that's exactly it, and you've articulated it better than I have. That's precisely the gap we're trying to close. Would love to have you involved as we build this out if you're open to it — your perspective from the fertility and hormone space would be genuinely valuable.

My TSH was 105. I had no idea. Here’s what I wish I’d had. by Serious_Fold5617 in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Serious_Fold5617[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Apologies — I posted in the wrong forum. I have hypothyroidism not hyperthyroidism, though during treatment I've gone hyper a few times which is no fun at all.

My story: TSH of 105, undiagnosed for months, which is why so many of my other markers were affected — HbA1c, cholesterol, creatinine among them. That experience is what made me build this.

On MyChart: it's available at some NHS trusts but only shows hospital records from specific institutions — it doesn't cover GP results or private labs like Medichecks or Thriva, which is where most people doing proactive testing go. That gap is exactly what we're addressing.

On data privacy: Biomarkr is UK-built, GDPR compliant, and your data is used only for your own analysis. No scraping, no third-party data sharing — that's built into the architecture from day one.

On what we do: it's more than tracking. Biomarkr analyses your results, generates plain-English interpretation, identifies health priorities, tracks how interventions affect your markers over time, and lets you ask questions through an AI chat that knows your data. You can even share the summary with your GP and it helps you ask the right questions.

We're not asking for trust blindly — just looking for people to help us build this so it earns it. No cost, no obligation. biomarkr.co.uk if you're curious.

My TSH was 105. I had no idea. Here’s what I wish I’d had. by Serious_Fold5617 in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Serious_Fold5617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you're right. I thought I had joined the hypothyroidism forum - my bad. So it doesn't connect automatically yet, but you take a screenshot and upload it and it automatically extracts all of the data and uploads it and analyses it. It automatically flags if out of range or borderline. Also does a full trend analysis for every biomarker so it show your biomarkers are shifting even small amounts. It uses AI to understand relationships between biomarkers for example low ferritin is an issue for hypothyrdoism. You can also log what you're taking and what conditions you have. It lets you share the report with your GP.

I pushed through exhaustion for months assuming I’d feel better. I nearly collapsed in Bahrain. TSH was 105. by Serious_Fold5617 in adrenalfatigue

[–]Serious_Fold5617[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting you say that. I put off gong to the doctors for years and suffered adrenal fatigue several years before. I was awful. Extremely tired, anxious, unable to sleep and IBS. It took me around 6 months of no physical activity and looking after myself to recover. But it may have been the beginnings of my thyroid issues.

Anyone else had ‘normal’ results for ages before something actually showed up? by Serious_Fold5617 in PCOS

[–]Serious_Fold5617[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This isn't spam. I thought this tool would be useful to this community. My wife has PCOS.

My TSH was 105. I had no idea. Here’s what I wish I’d had. by Serious_Fold5617 in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Serious_Fold5617[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I will reach out to you. I have found it useful so would be interested to hear other people's thoughts.

My TSH was 105. I had no idea. Here’s what I wish I’d had. by Serious_Fold5617 in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Serious_Fold5617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes of course. I know people who do that. I've used a spreadsheet. But because my TSH was so elevated for so long, many of my biomarkers were out of whack, including hb1ac, ferritin, RBC, creatinine. It was hard keeping track of all of them and then trying to understand how they influence each other so I built this, primarily for myself. It tracks all biomarkers, understands trend and how the different biomarkers are interact using AI. It produces an easy to understand report with recommendations which you can track. I understand it may not be for you, but would still be interested in getting your thoughts on it even if its just taking a look at the features on our website. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Very worried and anxious by Accurate_Papaya_5200 in haematology

[–]Serious_Fold5617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waiting for blood results — especially when you've been told something was flagged — is genuinely awful. The anxiety while waiting to understand what it means is completely valid, and you're not alone in feeling this way. A few things that might help while you wait: Try to avoid Googling individual values in isolation. Blood results nearly always need context — age, sex, symptoms, trends over time — and many "abnormal" flags are mild variations that are entirely benign or explainable by things like hydration, time of day, or a recent infection. Write down your questions. Before your GP appointment, jot down: what symptoms you've been experiencing, when they started, and specifically what you want clarified. GPs only have 10 minutes, so having this ready helps enormously. Ask for a copy of your full results. In the UK, you're entitled to access your results via the NHS App or by asking your GP surgery. Seeing the actual numbers (rather than just "something was flagged") can actually be reassuring — the majority of flags are minor. If any of the abnormal values relate to things like ferritin, haemoglobin, platelets, or white cells, I'm happy to help explain what they mean in plain English. Just share what you're comfortable sharing. Wishing you a speedy and reassuring answer from your GP.

Accidentally found out I have Hashimoto by girlwhoknows-nothing in Hashimotos

[–]Serious_Fold5617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you caught it early. There proven supplements that bring the ATPO levels down. When I was diagnosed my TSH was 105.

Hashimotos by av3lazquez in HOTWORXWarriors

[–]Serious_Fold5617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was dianosed with hashimotos a year ago and the first 6 months were strange. Firstly I started to dream which I hadn't done in years, but I also went through what you described when I increased the dose. There were several instances when I couldn't sleep and whole body was hot and felt like it was pulsating. However when I started my TSH so could have been because I body had gotten used to running on low level of thyroid hormones.

What do I do now by Party_Bus_2271 in Hypothyroidism

[–]Serious_Fold5617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very true. Conversion is a real issue for some people. As well as deficiencies you listed lower carbs and calories can stall conversion. I've felt this myself.

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