Do I need to up dose?

[Ljmarling]

My latest blood test results are

Ferritin 17.2 (20-150)

TSH 30.95 (0.27-4.20)

T4 total 17.1 (64.5-142)

Free T4 2.43 (12-22)

Free T3 3.34 (3.1-6.8)

Do I need to up my t3 (currently on 2 X 25) or would anyone recommend adding in levothyroxine again? Feeling so much better but looks like still need to tweak!

[bluebug]

You need to supplement iron to get your ferritin up to 100 if you aren't already doing so as that would help your thyroid hormones and how you feel a lot.

[Clutter]

Ljmarling,

You are very undermedicated to have TSH 30.95 and low FT3 and should increase T3 dose. Ideally TSH will be <1.0 with FT3 5.5-6.8.

Ferritin is optimal halfway through range so supplement iron with 1,000mg vitamin C. Take iron 4 hours away from T3.

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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.