Hi there,
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 6 years ago. I'm on levothyroxine 100mcg. Had my annual bloods done last July and was asked to repeat 6 months last. Had them done again in January 16 and received a letter to repeat in 3 months with no further explanation.
My recent results were:
Tsh serum 0.41
T4 23.4
I have never felt particularly well but currently experiencing anxiety, palpitations, difficulty getting and staying asleep (very unlike me), fatigue, heavy periods, weight loss (approx 1lb per week last month), dry skin, brittle hair.
Please can someone explain what this means and what I should be doing/requesting from my gp.
Thank you!
Becs
Becs32, do you have the ref range (figures in brackets after results) for FT4?
The range I have is tsh (0.4-4.0) and t4 (9.0-25.0) but I can't be certain I'm correct. Probably need my earlier test results to see a pattern. I haven't been told anything just letters to re test and got results via receptionist!
Thanks
Becs32, If FT4 range is 9-25 you aren't biochemically overmedicated. Nevertheless FT4 23.4 is high in range and may be too high for you.
You could skip Levothyroxine dose for a couple of days and reduce dose to 75/100mcg alternate days and see whether palpitations, anxiety, insomnia and weight loss improve. It will take 7-8 days for the high dose to wash out before you feel any improvement.
If there is no improvement in 2-3 weeks you should make an appointment to discuss your symptoms with your GP.