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Last June, I underwent a full-body blood test, and most results were normal. My TSH was 3.9, and Vitamin B12 was 212. My doctor explained that, since I work night shifts, stress might have contributed to these borderline values. She advised me to repeat thyroid and B12 tests every 2–3 months. Over the past year, I’ve done three follow-up tests, with TSH levels of 3.7, 3.2, and 3.1, while B12 has remained around 230. Given this trend, how frequently should I continue these tests. I am not under any medication and i dont even have any symptoms.
Kindly advise.
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After 3 months .
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Your TSH has been steadily trending towards a more normal range (3.9 to 3.1) and B12 has been stable around 230 â all without any medication, which is reassuring. Since you have no symptoms and the values are borderline rather than clearly abnormal, repeating these tests every 2â3 months is more frequent than necessary at this stage. A 6-monthly repeat is more appropriate now given the stable trend.
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your thyroid profile tsh is normal no need to repeat every 3 months but your b12 level is at lower normal range you need to take b12 supplement for 3 months and if possible take proper sleep and maintain a regular sleep pattern bcoz of disturbed sleep you feel tired and fatigue on day .
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compelte blood count for Hb level . consult direclty for more info.
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maintain a regularsleep pattern , our body has a circardian rhythm it works on it .
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Dr. Nischal Cyril Kumar
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Hyderabad
Your TSH values are within the normal range and have been stable. Vitamin B12 is on the lower side but has remained fairly unchanged, and since you do not have symptoms, this is reassuring.
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• Repeat TSH and Vitamin B12 once a year if you remain symptom-free.
• Maintain a balanced diet with adequate B12 intake.
• Consult a General Physician if you develop fatigue, weight changes, tingling, or other symptoms.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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Hingoli
You can cheack every after 3 months and do some lifestyle modifications no need of any medications
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