Levothyroxine dose 25mg

[KatVonB]

Is 25mg enough with TSH of 4.4 to help lower the level and support potential conception🤷🏽‍♀️?

Any response is appreciated

Thanks

Xx

[misswinky34]

25mcg is the lowest starter dose, moving up in 25 increments until your below 2. it needs to be under control to sustain a pregnancy, we found out the hard way ☹ its an easy fix, and eventually i did get a baby out of it when it was under control. Have you had your antibodies tested? X

[KatVonB in reply to misswinky34]

Hiya

No not yet but a full blood test at the hospital with everything included to be done once next period starts did you conceive with 25mcg or higher xx

[romaluna2015]

I too found out the hard way about thyroid problems . It was mentioned that was the leading cause for my losses. I am now on 50mg just been increased . Xx

[KatVonB in reply to romaluna2015]

aww m glad they knw what to do to make it better n sorry for ur losses. I pray you have a successful pregnancy 🤰🏽 soon xx

[romaluna2015 in reply to KatVonB]

Thank you . And hope you get the results you would like xx

[Hidden]

I was on 25mg for three months before starting treatment, my Consultant said to increase the dose once pregnant .... no one mentioned a level of 2 needed before it just had to be within normal range. If anyone has advice on if I should increase now please let me know.

[KatVonB in reply to Hidden]

Everywhere i read and even my Gp just now said it shud b between 1-2 for conception. Spk to ur dr hun xx

[ljk1]

You should have blood test every 6 weeks, and the dose is usually increased by 25mcg, have the blood test as early as possible and fast-water only-do not take your dose of thyroxine until after test.

You should be taking it on empty stomach with a glass of water and leave a couple of hours before eating. You also need to make sure your levels of D3, K2,B12, B3, C, Selenium, Magnesium, Ferritin and Folate are at optimum levels. Most doctors don't have a clue about Thyroid and nutrition! It is also recommended to be gluten free. They also don't do a complete test-you really need T4 (thyroxine)and T3 (triodothyronine )testing, T4 has to convert to T3 to become active. Ask for print outs of all your tests with the ranges,very often you will be told they are 'normal' when in fact they are at the bottom of the range and you need them at the top! To feel well you need the TSH to be below 1. Please do log onto the thyroid forum where you can get much more detailed info and lots of excellent advice-it's very supportive just as this one is 😊 They will ask you to post your results and will explain them and advise, sorry if this is bit long-there is so much you need to know ! Love and hugs xox

[KatVonB in reply to ljk1]

Thank u so much for ur advice and ur post and taking the time to write this out!!!! I will be going for another blood test in a few days so should know then abt what they r testing! Will ask for T3 and vitamin testing etc will hopefully have more news soon xxxx