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Hi can someone give me some advice

Yesterday Blood results

T4 =5.0 (10.00- 25.0)

T3 = 4.8 (4.0-7.0)

TSH 0.02 (0.55-4.78)

Medication daily 50mcg T3

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T3Mary,

TSH is suppressed and FT4 is below range as expected when taking T3 only. Most people on T3 only will need FT3 5.5 - 7.0 to feel well. If you are symptomatic there is scope to increase your T3 dose.

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Thank you Clutter got a phone call from GP to cut meds by half I refused because off previous GP Error Xx

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T3Mary,

Must be the suppressed TSH s/he doesn't like.

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steviecat

Ye gods! What a numpty! :-(

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Saggyuk

How long did you wait to do your blood test after your last dose?

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