It's usual to increase by 25mcg increments after the initial dose of 50mcg, so ask for an increase. Some doctors stick to the TSH result instead of clinical symptoms too so it means sometimes that we are not given an optimum dose to remove all symptoms and feel well.
On the morning of your blood tests take levo after them not before and test should be as early as possible as TSH is highest then.
Thank you shaws, doc said stay on 75 a bit longer. she is obviously worried about heart probs. asked if getting palps, etc., I am going along with her, I don't want to antagonise her. In over 3 yrs. she is 1st doc. to take me seriously. She will do blood test after another month. I think I can persuade her to do T3.
I am not sure but I have a feeling she is feeling her way on this.
Siskin, ask for a dose increase but be aware it will likely depend on the outcome of your blood test. If your GP agrees a 25mcg increase you can cut an existing 25mcg tablet in half to increase by 12.5mcg for a week or two before increasing to the full dose. You'll need a pillcutter which you can buy from pharmacies for around £3.00.
Siskin, Explain to your GP that you want to increase by 12.5mcg increments because of sensitivity to dose increasing and ask for 50mcg + 2 x 25mcg for the first month, after that 100mcg will be fine.
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