new on here :-)

[welly1]

just joined hello to everyone!

hi found out 2 months ago I had an underactive thyroid it has explained a lot guessing I have had it a couple of years before finding out for sure

I hope to learn a lot and be able to help others to look forward to chatting to everyone x

[Clutter]

Welcome to the forum, Welly.

It takes 6-8 weeks for Levothyroxine to be fully absorbed and start working on symptoms. It's usual to have a thyroid blood test to check levels 6-8 weeks after starting Levothyroxine in case a dose adjustment is required. You should leave 24 hours between last dose and blood draw.

Dose adjustments are usually in 25mcg increments every 6-8 weeks when required. If you want advice on blood results post them with the lab ref ranges (figures in brackets after results) and post them in a new question.

Levothyroxine should be taken with water on an empty stomach for maximum absorption, 1 hour before food and drink or 2 hours after, 2 hours away from other medication and supplements and 4 hours away from iron, calcium, vitamin D and oestrogen.

The two links below will help you understand hypothyroidism a little better.

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/diagno...

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

[welly1 in reply to Clutter]

hi thank you for the information it will be useful!!! just one ask I take my thyroxine at 7am every day so when should I book an appointment for a blood test? early am? sorry to be so dumb!

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to welly1]

As early as possible, I usually get to the hospital phlebotomy department for 08:00. Delay taking your dose at 07:00, and take it straight after the blood draw.

On this one occasion, don't worry about taking your levothyroxine shortly after food, etc.

[welly1 in reply to helvella]

thank you so much! didn't know that and I guess many don't will defo do that next time x

[Hidden]

Welcome welly1.

I hope you continue to feel well.

flower007

[welly1 in reply to Hidden]

thanks am trying my best to!