Hi
Forgive the direct approach but wanting to keep this as brief as possible
Approx 17 years in levothyroxine 100 mcg
Health took a dip 3 years ago. Saw the endo privately - had all the necessary tests --thyroid ok -suggested depression and visit to psychiatrist. Saw him again in May -had a Short Synacthen test ----everything ok
suggested again - depression and psychiatrist.. I told him I had seen one in February as he had recommended -Thankfully no problems there. Discharged in July--Thyroid ok Can't do anymore for you
Felt somewhat dejected as I was-- and still am having the usual thyroid symptoms which is greatly affecting my life. In desperation saw another endo privately last week. Absolutely charming man who went on the the results I presented to him. nothing wrong with your thyroid ---Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
All based on TSH results--1.4 --- late afternoon tests Lab wont do T4 etc if TSH with range
My doctor would prefer to reduce my levo as its low and he wont entertain T3
Having read so much on Healthunlocked (where would I be without it-thanks to all) STTM, and Paul Robinson's book I have reluctantly elected to self medicate combination T3/T4 WITH CAUTION
I'm 76 - so time is precious
Thank you for reading
May God Bless you all with Good Health