I decided to get my thyroid function checked independently and chose the advanced thyroid test to get the most complete picture. The service from Welzo has been great.
I have had a goitre due to enlarged thyroid glad for 30 years but the GPs have never linked my symptoms (fatigue, thin and brittle hair, IBS, joint pain) to hypothyroidism. I have only received two thyroid tests in all this time and although ‘one of my levels was low’ I didn't qualify for any therapy; my symptoms remained.
Finally, after years of thinking all my symptoms were just normal, I decided to acquire my own knowledge. I sent by sample to Welzo on Monday and had a full set of results back the following day. Finally I can see for myself that my thyroid gland has been struggling and I now feel able to use supplements to better support its function. I hope to start to feel better and will re-test in 6 months to compare.