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Thyroid results just diagnosed hypo. Please help with blood results.

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started on 25 levo rising to 50 after 2 weeks.

TSH 14.2 (0.4-4.5), FT3 5.0 (2.5-6.5), FT4 (8-21).

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FT4 is 7.9 of above range. Sorry missed off above

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Your TSH will reduce and when it gets to around 1 you will feel better. Your FT3 is good but you didn't give FT4 result but I'd assume it's quite good too as FT3 is the more important one.

We have a blood test every six weeks or thereabouts with an increase until TSH is 1. Some doctors wrongly keep it somewhere in the range even at the highest part.

Blood tests should be at the very earliest possible and fasting, although you can drink water. Allow about 24 hours between your last dose of levo and the test and take afterwards.

Levo should be taken on an empty stomach with one glass of water and wait about an hour before eating.

Also check B12, Vit D,iron, ferritin and folate and thyroid antibodies.

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speckles70 in reply toshaws

hi thanks for your help. Sorry missed FT4 it is 7.9 (8-21).

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FT4 is just outside the lower part of the range and will improve as dose is increased. I hope you feel well and back to good health very soon.

If you've not had B12, Vit D, iron, ferritin and folate checked as for these too.

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no not had them done so will reqest them. I Av been ill and unable to lose weight for many years and and symptoms of hypo was just one ling tick list. Iev been told each time a problem arise it was something else an now I think many Av bin linked to hypo! Hopefully I will start to improve soon x

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Speckles,

Levothyroxine dose should be increased in 25mcg increments every 6-8 weeks until TSH is around 1.0, FT4 mid to upper range, and FT3 mid to upper third of range.

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thanks clutter. This helpful

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also how do i no if my hypo is Hashi's

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Speckles70,

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If your hypothyroidism is caused by Hashimoto's thyroid peroxidase and/or thyroglobulin antibodies will be elevated. Your GP can test thyroid peroxidase antibodies but probably won't be able to test thyroglobulin antibodies which are usually tested in secondary care. If thyroid peroxidase antibodies are negative it may be worth ordering a private thyroglobulin test to conclusively rule out Hashimoto's. A small percentage of Hashi patients are sero negative and are diagnosed by ultrasound scan. 90% of hypothyroidism is caused by Hashi's.

It makes no difference to your treatment whether or not you have Hashimoto's. There is no cure for Hashimoto's which causes 90% of hypothyroidism. Treatment is for the low thyroid levels it causes. Many people have found that 100% gluten-free diet is helpful in reducing Hashi flares, symptoms and eventually antibodies.

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I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.

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thanks again 😊

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thanks sandy12. I have a long list of symptoms that have been diagnosed as seperate issues but my weight gain an the persistent dieting to no avail is the most depressing! But I have dry skin, hair. Spinal issues, hips, knee and feet severe pain, heart failure ( stable), angina, swelling in face, carpol tunel and finally, extremly bad hot flushes swinging to sensativity to cold. Oh and to forget the depression and anxiety! Its only since I got diagnosed last week and found tthis site that I realised all of the above could b linked to my thyroid????? Also I think my younger daughter may have thyroid problems. She has a few symptoms and bells are ringing! Sorry for the long winded whine 😓 just so fed up am 46yrs old and feel like my life is over!

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