Can you give me some advise please

[t3tracy]

Hi I had my bloods done before Christmas just got the results back.

T3 3.7

T4 1.6

TSH 5.06

I am really surprised as I am only on 30mcg of liothyonine a day. I am feeling better not 100 per cent but better than what I was. Do you think I need to take more liothyonine?

Any help would be appreciated.

Happy new year to you all.

[Clutter]

T3Tracey,

What is the FT3 range (the figures in brackets after the result)?

TSH 5.06 indicates under medication. FT4 will be very low when you take T3 only.

[t3tracy in reply to Clutter]

Hi that's all the hospital have given me. I've asked them to send results. So only basic tests done. Do you think I need to increase my t3? I do feel a lot better than what I did a month that ago and been on that dose for 6 weeks. Thanks 😊

[Clutter in reply to t3tracy]

T3tracy,

Yes, I think you need to increase dose. Most people will feel well with TSH 1.0 or lower and FT3 in the upper range.

[t3tracy in reply to Clutter]

Ok thank you. Shall I increase 5mcg every week? How will I know when i am on an optimal dose? Thank you for your help.☺

[Clutter in reply to t3tracy]

t3tracy,

If you've enough T3 I would increase by 10mcg and hold at 40mcg for 6-8 weeks and retest before increasing further.

[t3tracy in reply to Clutter]

Thank you Clutter.