14/08/2026
It's wise to get blood checked when you get older. Don't wait to be asked by your GP.
I have just requested a cholesterol check myself and found it to be high so with my amazing GP we am addressing this.
Lack of energy, forgetfulness, raised cholesterol and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome can indicate low levels of the hormone thyroxine in the blood. To clarify this you need to have a full thyroid function blood test as well as a TSH in case it is related to your pituitary gland. Not all GPs understand about secondary hypothyroidism.