bad back spams .. can anyone advise me please
my lastest blood test came back THS still 0.01 ... - Thyroid UK
my lastest blood test came back THS still 0.01 but my t4 is 11.04 my doctor has told me to drop from 30mg of carb to 20 stll feeling ill wit
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Why are you taking carbimazole? Have you had your FT3 measured? A low TSH and low FT4 could, possibly, indicate secondary hypothyroidism, ie you are hypo not hyper. The only way to be certain would be to measure your FT3. Take a look at what this says about secondary hypo dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u...
You're basically going hypo on the Carbi, you're over medicated. You need to keep dropping the dose until T4 recovers and then stay on a maintenance dose. Different people will feel well at different T4 levels, I needed to be above 16, which was roughly mid range.
Hi wendy, As I recall you have Graves disease and it can take ages for the TSH to move when you have Graves. Does look as though it a good idea to drop your carb a bit its usual to have to keep adjusting the dose so make sure you get regular blood tests.Try a hot water bottle on your back it relaxes the muscles.If it continues see your doctor, good luck x
thanks P1ppins yes i do have graves and its been hell ... just wondered if mmy treatment was right
Seems like you are on too much carb, I went from 40mg daily but had (asked for!!) monthly blood tests and requested not just TSH but T4 and T3... I am now on 5mg every other day....... bloods perfect, touching wood..... xxx