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Does a tsh level of 1.53 merit further thyroid testing? my b12 is 244 and ferritin is 26 - what treatment should i be getting for these? thank you!

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See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, your results are normal. If you are still having periods, you may wish to take oral iron supplement. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex. Get HPV vaccine.

Answered 3/22/2017

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They sound normal: if you check the normal range for the lab that you use, you will see that these values fall within the normal ranges the b12 is low normal and so is the ferritin. it wouldn't hurt to try a supplement for b12 and iron the low ferritin may indicate a risk for iron deficiency in a menstruating woman, so a low dose supplement may help to avoid further decline in the level of ferritin from blood loss

Answered 3/24/2017

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