Can I increase my meds, feeling tired?

[Congirl]

Latest result after 7 months on NDT. Can I increase, feeling tired presently on 2 grains. I also wondered if I needed to take Levo as well. Blood test taken 24hours after last dose. Any advice please.

TSH 0.01

Free Thyroxine 13.3 12.0 - 22.0

Free T3 5.1 3.1 - 6.8

[Clutter]

Rosw,

There is scope to increase dose to raise FT3. Most people taking NDT will feel well with FT3 in the upper third of range 5.5-6.8.

[Congirl in reply to Clutter]

Thanks Clutter

The result for Free Thyroxine appeared at the bottom of range. Will the increase in NDT increase that result or should I add in Levo, or does it not matter if you are taking NDT?

[Clutter in reply to Congirl]

Rosw,

It's only when taking Levothyroxine that T4 needs to be high in range. When taking NDT it is FT3 result which is important. Increasing NDT dose should increase FT4 and FT3.