Thyroid levels

[Theresa72]

Could someone tell me what the normal thyroid readings are

Tsh

Ft3

Ft4

[greygoose]

There's no such thing as normal. The right reading is the one that makes you feel well. We're all different, so that could be at mid-range, or slightly over-range, whatever is good for you.

[Theresa72 in reply to greygoose]

Just kind of confused I'm on 75 right now but my hair seems to be falling out more then as when I was on 88 I have more energy and 75 but more anxiety and on 88 no anxiety and less hair falling out but fatigue right now I have a choice to either go on 88 or 75 I'm out of my meds right now and I still have to fill it and I'm unsure what way to go

[Clutter in reply to Theresa72]

Theresa72,

You'll screw up your thyroid levels if you don't take Levothyroxine every day. Try to arrange for your prescription to be filled before you run out. If you've skipped several doses start at 88mcg.

[Theresa72 in reply to Clutter]

Havent skipped any just not sure what dose to take

[Clutter in reply to Theresa72]

Theresa72,

You could try 75mcg/88mcg alternate days.

[Theresa72 in reply to greygoose]

If i go on 88 my ft3 is 2.6 tsh .89

If i go on 75 my ft3 is 3.1 tsh1.74

[Theresa72 in reply to Theresa72]

Only thing is is she tested me in 4 weeks so who knows if it'll climb levels or what

[greygoose in reply to Theresa72]

I think you'll have to assume that it will go up in the next two weeks. But, even so, an FT3 of 3.1 sounds very low. Do you have a range for it? Did you have your FT4 tested?

[Theresa72 in reply to greygoose]

Ft3 Range is 2.3-4.2

Ft4 is 0.76 ranges 0.61-1.44

[Theresa72 in reply to Theresa72]

Got my ferritin its 32.5 ranges 10.0-291.0

[greygoose in reply to Theresa72]

Well, your ferritin is much, much too low. Are you supplementing that?

Your FT3 isn't as low as I thought, it's just under mid-range. But your FT4 is lower. The good news is that you're converting ok, but you just don't have much to convert to enough FT3 to make you well.

[Theresa72 in reply to greygoose]

What would you suggest ?

I do have iron pills should I be taking them

[greygoose in reply to Theresa72]

I think you should. With about 1000 mg vit C to help absorption.

But I'm not an expert on iron. If you have any doubts, post a new question, giving your level, and those that know about iron will respond.

[Theresa72 in reply to greygoose]

Ok thank you

[greygoose in reply to Theresa72]

You're welcome.

[Theresa72 in reply to greygoose]

One more question do you think that I should up my dose of thyroid medicine

[greygoose in reply to Theresa72]

Yes, I do. The Frees are too low.

[Theresa72 in reply to greygoose]

Only thing is when i went up only 88 my ft3 dropped to 2.6

[greygoose in reply to Theresa72]

Tested after only 4 weeks.

88 mcg is a tiny dose. You really do need more. Try it and see. Should your FT3 drop again, then we'll have to think again.