I have underactive thyroid and I have numbness to all of my body and loss of sensation also. I have been to doctors and can't find a reason

[Ter1]

For this to come on suddenly I just wondering if it could be related at all to my throyid. My last two results were

Tsh - 0.21 t4 - 22

Tsh - 0.16 t4 unknown

Ranges are 0.3- 5.5 for

T4 12-22

I am really keen to do d out what is causing this so I can get sorted.

Thank you for your response in advance

[Hidden]

Have you had any other blood tests? Specifically full blood count (FBC), B12, folate etc? Numbness could be B12 deficiency:

b12deficiency.info/signs-an...

[Ter1 in reply to Hidden]

I had blood tests yesterday and everything came back normal. I was told to rest and hopefully it will go! I had ECG as well and again all normal which is good but also frustrating as I don't have any answers

[Hidden in reply to Ter1]

You need to ask for copies, see exactly what they have and haven't tested, and see where your results fall in the range. x

[Ter1 in reply to Hidden]

Ok thanks I will do this.

[Ter1]

Yes 75 one day and 100 the next .

[Ter1]

Really. I have been taking it for nearly five years. How come it would only happen now? I have never experienced it before . Thank you though, I will certainly explore it though

[shaws Administrator in reply to Ter1]

Have you taken notice when given levothyroxine by whom it has been made?

Sometimes if you have been doing well on it you wouldn't notice the manufacturer. Sometimes there is a change in fillers/binders which is what causes people to inform the MRHA of problems of a particular levo.

Has the doctor done blood tests for B12, Vit D, iron, ferritin and folate. If not, request these as they can be low.

[Ter1 in reply to shaws]

I used to take liquid but it was to expensive so it was changed in December since I have been on the tablets I have not been in the correct ranges. I had blood taken yesterday but I did not ask exactly what they tested for . I just assume they did a general test.

[shaws Administrator in reply to Ter1]

The GP will have to think of an alternative if you've become unwell since the change-over. Maybe one of these would suit:-

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/treatm...

Also low B12 etc can give us symptoms.

[shaws Administrator in reply to Ter1]

If your problems have arisen since your changeover from liquid levo, it seems to me your prescription doesn't suit you.

There are a couple of other levothyroxines your GP may wish to prescribe. If they don't work, I would write to my GP as you have proven that the liquid levo suits you

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/treatm...

[Ter1 in reply to shaws]

Thank you for all your responses, hopefully this will go on its own . I have another appointment Monday if I can last that long ! I can live with my ranges not being right but the numbness and loss if feeling is horrible

[Ter1]

How would I find out if I am allergic to it ? Would they do a blood test ? I just stop taking medication to see if I regain feeling

[girlfoley]

Hi, I had loss of sensation to my hands and feet. My b12 levels were in range but low. Once I got my b12 levels high in range my symptoms disappeared. Good luck x