Correction to my previous post

[JGBH]

Hello,

Just realised I made a typo error when I wrote GP agreed I was "hypo", in fact should have been hyperthyroid. (mildly?.

Sorry about error. and thanks to Clutter and SeasideSusie for their replies .... x

[Clutter]

JBGH,

To edit your earlier post you can click on the v down arrow under neath the opening post and click on Edit. Make your correction and then click on Edit response.

I wish doctors would use the proper terminology. A hypothyroid patient may be over medicated but is not 'hyper' when FT4 &/or FT3 are over range.

[JGBH in reply to Clutter]

Hi Clutter,

Thanks again for helpful reply.

Have now edited my previous post...

If I understand rightly you do not think I have become hyper, even mildly, from being hypo? it would be a question of tweaking dose of T4... but as you mentioned in private post would need T3.... Wonder what will happen as my GP already warned me about 2/3 months ago that she could not prescribe T3 any more..... when I mentioned I would need a thyroid panel tests.

Do you think the other antibody test would be more useful, or is it not necessary now? Not tested by NHS, as we all know. Would consider having it done if it would be really useful, if not can't see the point of yet another test.

Thanks for clearing up the point about my not having Hashimoto's... a relief!

I now understand the thyroid peroxidase result... Thanks.

[Clutter in reply to JGBH]

JGBH,

No you haven't become hyper and I don't think FT4 mildly over range means you are over medicated. Please read the link I posted. If you *feel* over medicated then by all means reduce your thyroid dose but your FT3 will drop when you do.

If your GP won't prescribe T3 you might consider self medicating to raise your FT3. If you do, I would recommend you reduce Levothyroxine dose so FT4 drops into range.

TPO being negative doesn't conclusively rule out Hashimoto's. Testing thyroglobulin antibodies should rule out or confirm Hashimoto's.

[JGBH in reply to Clutter]

Thanks again Clutter. will print out link and read it. lots of thinking to do... and also think about Tg antobodies test too, for completeness and reassurance.