Any advice please

[chloe1994]

So I have had my blood results TSH is 67.16 which should be (0.27-4.20). On 175mg levothyroxine. Eyelashes and hair falling out bad tired weight gain feeling crap and down! Any advice out the would be very appreciated.

[Pastille]

Hi chloe1994 that is a high TSH level. Did you get tested for T4 and fT3? You really need to have these tested and post the results with ranges before anyone can get any idea of what's happening with you and advise. Some people don't convert T4 to T3 very well and you need to know if this is the case with you. Ferritin, Folate, Vitamins B12 and D also need to be tested, you really need to get these tested asap. Deficient levels affect the absorption of levothyroxine and you need to know what these are, Sorry you're feeling so crap, keep taking the advice and suggestions from here and you will be working towards feeling better. Others will reply

[chloe1994 in reply to Pastille]

My t4 was 12.8 and t3 was 3.0

[Pastille in reply to chloe1994]

Hi chloe1994 . Could you re post with your TSH, T4 and T3, symptoms and medication. People might not see it here as you are replying to your old post. A new post would be more easily seen and you will get more responses. They are both quite low but others can advise much better than I can. Thanks

[lou66]

No wonder your feeling lousy . I self medicate and have done for 4 years with ndt it's not a magic pill but I'm so much better on it . I also take a little t3 both have groups on Facebook . So lots of great info . But you need bloods for iron panel test . B12 . Vit d etc we call them ducks in a row . You can google that and it will explain more . Lastly if you can afford it blue horizon have a sale on their blood tests at mo . And the thyroid plus 12 is the best one to go for . As more detailed and you will get better answers . Hope this helps . Lou

[Coastwalker in reply to lou66]

Can I ask which facebook groups you are on lou66. ?

[lou66 in reply to Coastwalker]

NDT uk thyroid help run by Beverley

and thyroid meds give us a choice I'm admin on that one

[Coastwalker in reply to lou66]

Thank you lou66, can anyone join in on them ?

[lou66 in reply to Coastwalker]

Yes I'm Louise Foreman on fb welcome to find me my pic is of myself and my hubby on holiday 😃

[Clutter]

Chloe1994,

Do you take Levothyroxine with water an hour before or 2 hours after food and drink and away from other medication and supplements?

Your GP should do a coeliac screen to rule out gluten-intolerance interfering with absorption of Levothyroxine. Dose should be increased and if TSH doesn't drop your GP should refer you to endocrinology for management.

Email [e-mail] for a list of member recommended endos you can request your GP refers you to.

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[greygoose]

Chloe, was that the result from when you were diagnosed? Or is that the result after 6 weeks on 175 mcg Levo?

[chloe1994 in reply to greygoose]

I can't remember my result from when I was diagnosed as I was only 13 I'm 22 now lol and yes 175mg

[greygoose in reply to chloe1994]

Wow, there's some serious absorption problems going on there. Do you consume any type of unfemented soy, by any chance?