Thyroid blood test after taking levothyroxine?

Hello,

I had a blood test for thyroid function this morning. The thing is I am 5.5 weeks pregnant and I did not want to risk not taking my 25mcg dose this morning due to previous miscarriages. So I took it 30 mins before the blood test was carried out as it was the usual time I take it every morning. I guess it is a good thing because it will tell me if the 25mcg is working?

How would it affect the results if it does?

[Molliemoo1]

Hidden  I don't know the answer to your question but just wondering how you're feeling during your pregnancy? Xx

[Hidden in reply to Molliemoo1]

Getting on ok just the usual pregnancy symptoms. Each day just feels likes forever until you reach 12 weeks.

[Jazzw]

Unfortunately UK doctors won't adhere to Finnish guidelines...

[Jazzw]

Orange, it won't affect the TSH result but might make the FT4 result look a little higher. 

Hope you're doing ok too xx

[Clutter]

Orangepie,

It takes 7-8 days to absorb a dose so taking your Levothyroxine dose a few hours later won't endanger your pregnancy.  Taking it before your blood draw means you may get a higher FT4 reading while Levothyroxine is peaking in your blood stream.

[Hidden in reply to Clutter]

I've been taking a dose every day for the past 4 weeks, so hopefully will see if it's worked to bring the TSH down...

[Molliemoo1 in reply to Hidden]

Have you had your results back yet Hidden  

[Hidden in reply to Molliemoo1]

1.73 TSH AND ft4 18.7.

Not sure if that's good for pregnancy, I'm thinking maybe increasing the dose a little. Calling the private specialist for a consultation.

[Hidden]

Thanks for the response , I've been to the docs about uk guidelines.