confusing blood results

[slinksterd]

My latest bloods my tsh is 0.03 and my free t4 is 6.48 i just dont know what is going on in my body .My gp has asked to see me so appointment on Monday .Last bloods done in November my tsh was 0.05 and my free t4 was 8.46 Endo said could be an absorbtion problem or non-compliance in taking medication.

[humanbean]

Can you tell us what kind of thyroid meds you are taking, and how much a day, please.

[slinksterd in reply to humanbean]

I take 3grains of thyroid s daily and yes my endo does know i take ndt  i buy my own as they wont prescibe it 

[Clutter]

Slinksterd,

It's unlikely to be an absorption issue as TSH is suppressed.  FT4 is often low, sometimes below range, when taking NDT.  Have you advised your endo that you stopped taking Levothyroxine and are self-medicating NDT?

It's important to have FT3 tested when taking NDT or T3 to check FT3 remains within range.  If your GP or endo won't order FT3 can order a private thyroid test from Blue Horizon or Genova via thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

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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.

[slinksterd in reply to Clutter]

Ive told my endo i take ndt they wont give me a perscription for it my ft3 was around 6.They are obsessed with tsh readings ive been feeling so ill but i have pbc and sjogrens so dont know which one is causing problems

[Clutter in reply to slinksterd]

Slinksterd,

If FT3 6.48 is within range you aren't biochemically over medicated.  FT3 6.48 is probably high in range which can be too much for some people so if you have symptoms of over medication ie  palpitations, racing heart, fast pulse, hand tremors, moist hands, irritability, anxiety, aggression or diarrhoea, you may want to reduce dose by 1/4 or 1/2 grain.

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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.

[slinksterd in reply to Clutter]

Im still having hypo symptoms definately not hyper ive been there and had to reduce been on steady 3 grains for a good while now.

[Clutter in reply to slinksterd]

Slinksterd,

FT3 6.48 is very good so perhaps the symptoms aren't hypo and are related to PBC and Sjogrens.

[slinksterd in reply to Clutter]

Im waiting to see a Rheumatologist about Sjogrens ive chronic fatique  my body is in a rebellion at present doctors are obsessed with my thyroid and they just say they dont know anything about pbc or ss so frustrating

[Clutter in reply to slinksterd]

Slinksterd,

You may find these helpful:

healthunlocked.com/pbc-foun...

healthunlocked.com/sjogrens...