Feeling Tired All the Time? When You Should Check Your Thyroid at Home

Always Feeling Tired? Your Thyroid Could Be the Cause

Many people in the UK feel tired or run-down at some stage, but have you paused to wonder if your thyroid function could be the underlying reason? Thyroid disorders are more common than you might think and can cause a wide range of symptoms that are often dismissed or attributed to modern busy lifestyles.

What Are Common Thyroid Symptoms?

• Persistent tiredness or fatigue, no matter how much you rest
• Unexplained weight gain or loss
• Changes in mood, like anxiety or depression
• Hair thinning or hair loss
• Dry skin and brittle nails
• Sensitivity to cold or heat
• Muscle aches and weakness

Recognising these symptoms of an underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism) thyroid is key to seeking help.

Understanding Your Thyroid: The Science Explained Simply

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that controls how your body uses energy. It produces vital hormones: T3 (triiodothyronine), T4 (thyroxine), and TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), all of which help regulate your metabolism, energy levels, and even mood.

“Thyroid problems can masquerade as everyday complaints. A simple test can clarify things.”

Testing Thyroid Function at Home: A Game Changer

The Mayfield At-Home Thyroid Function Test (FT3, FT4 & TSH) lets you check your key thyroid hormones from the comfort of your home. Using a finger-prick capillary blood spot collected with our TDL Tiny kit, you get results fast – usually within just one day.

Best of all, understanding your results can be the first step to reclaiming your vitality.

Actionable Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Thyroid Function

• Eat a balanced diet, including foods rich in selenium, iodine and zinc
• Manage stress with relaxation techniques
• Get enough sleep and stay active
• Limit processed foods and excess sugar
• If you suspect issues, consider checking your thyroid to catch problems early

For more detailed symptom lists and NHS-backed information, visit NHS: Underactive Thyroid.

Take Control: At-Home Testing or In-Person Support

Whether you purchase your at-home thyroid function kit today or book an in-person blood test at Mayfield Clinic, our private GP team is here to support your thyroid health journey. Order your kit online or book a GP consultation to discuss your results and what comes next.