NDT - tsh has gone up

[Juliette71]

Since Sept I have gradually transitioned from 100 mg levo to 1 grain of NDT - thiroyd. I had a blood test this week and my TSH levels have gone from 1.9 to 5.20 - does this mean I should return to levo? Thoughts gratefully appreciated. Many thanks.

[Clutter]

Juliette71, it means you need more NDT. 1 grain is bioactively equivalent to 75-100mcg Levothyroxine but I've observed that members switching from 100mcg Levothyroxine often end up taking 2 to 2.5 grains NDT. You can increase in 1/2 grain increments every two weeks. I recommend you hold at 2 grains for 6 weeks and have a FT3 thyroid blood test to check FT3 remains within range. TSH is likely to be below range and FT4 will be lower in range than when you were taking Levothyroxine.

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I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.

[phoenix23002]

Juliette.. Clutter is absolutely correct. In addition, you might think about taking your temperature about 3 pm each day. That can be a good indicator when you should raise your dosage of NDT again. Just keep a simple log of your temps, dosage and a few notes about how you are feeling that day. Here is a good read on taking one's temps. If you are self-treating, it can be very valuable.

stopthethyroidmadness.com/t...