I've just had my latest Thyroid results. This was after my doctor reduced my ERFA because of a high FT3. I've now been on this lower dose for almost 10 days I tried to.raise back up but really struggled I posted about this before so I left it.
My results are quite bad now. I'm looking to increase again by 1/4 grain tomorrow as I will have to slowly again but looking for any other advice that you can give
Blacksmile1978,
The results are too small to read.
Sorry clutter
TSH 2.51 ( 0.27-4.5)
T4 10.3 (12.2-20)
T3 3.1 (3.2-6.8)
Vit D - 22(50-100)
Iron 14.5 ( 6.6-22)
Ferrtin 99 ( 13-150)
Blacksmile1978,
FT4 is often low and below range when people are taking NDT but when adequately dosed TSH will usually be below 1.0 with FT3 >5.0. You do need to increase dose because FT3 is currently below range.
VitD is sub optimal. If you are in the UK vitD is optimal around 100nmol/L. If you are in the USA 50-60ng/ml is optimal. I would supplement 10,000iu D3 daily for 2 months, then reduce to 5,000iu daily and retest end of April. Take vitD 4 hours away from NDT.
Iron and ferritin look fine.
Thanks Clutter I'm currently on 1 grain do you think I can go to 1.5 or shall I do it in 1/4 increases to see how I get on
Blacksmile1978,
As you've had trouble tolerating raising dose try 1/4 grain increase. You can increase by 1/4 grain every week or two until symptoms improve. I think you may need more than 1.5 grains.
I think I may need more too but I'll start with a 1/4 to start with . Thank you so much for your help I do appreciate it
Hi Clutter increased back to 1.5 been on this a week now. Feel awful tho, still waking up with pounding heart. Nausea Etc. I also can't seem to tolerate the iron or vit d supplements they make me feel very racy and anxious. I have blood test on Tuesday. I am thinking I should increase ERFA by another 1/4 but am also unsure as to whether to wait until my levels come in first.
Help with results
Help with results please?
Help with results
Help with blood results
Help with results please 😘
