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[Jaykanes]

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[Clutter]

Jaykane,

TSH >100 means you are overtly hypothyroid and need Levothyroxine. TSH is so high because your FT4 <1.9 is considerably below the range you posted on your previous question. What dose Levothyroxine has your GP prescribed?

For maximum absorption Levothyroxine should be taken with water 1 hour before or 2 hours after food and drink, 2 hours away from other medication and supplements, and 4 hours away from calcium, iron, vitamin D supplements and oestrogen.

It takes 7-10 days for Levothyroxine to be absorbed before it starts working and it will take up to six weeks to feel the full impact of the dose. The starting dose will almost certainly require increasing at 25mcg increments every 6-8 weeks as replacement has to be introduced gradually to avoid creating an adrenal crisis.

You should have a follow up thyroid test 6-8 weeks after starting Levothyroxine and after every dose adjustment. Arrange an early morning and fasting (water only) blood draw when TSH is highest, and take Levothyroxine after your blood draw.

Most people will find symptoms resolve after their TSH drops to around 1.0 with FT4 in the upper range but symptoms can lag a couple of months behind good biochemistry.

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

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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.

[Jaykanes in reply to Clutter]

Thank you you've told me more than the doctor did I'm getting another blood test Friday and I'm on a 100mg levi