I usually have my print out of blood results from surgery this time she said they don t give them out any more only for consultant use ! Told me to apply to access my medical records on line and print them myself.
A locum doctor rang me about my suppressed TSH I asked if my T 3 had been done he said no.
Yesterday surgery rang to say I could have a print out as I have been referred to encrinologist when I got them my T3 had been tested and was 3.9 (2.5. - 5.7 )
Does this level show I am converting ?
My TSH 0.01
T4 18.2 (9 - 20)
I want to be prepared for a battle with encrinologist as I know they will want to drop my thyroxine to 75 I m on 100 at moment
Thanks Piedo
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Piedo If FT3 and FT4 were done at the same time, conversion isn't particularly good. Good conversion takes place when FT4: FT3 ratio is 4:1 or less (I've also seen it said 3:1) and yours is 18.2 : 3.9 = 4.66 : 1
Also, FT4 and FT3 should be in balance, in the upper part of the range of that is where you feel well then. Your FT4 is 83% through it's range and FT3 is 43% through it's range, so again shows conversion is poor.
There is no reason to reduce your Levo. You will be told it's necessary because your TSH is suppressed, but as T3 is the active hormone then FT3 is the test that most important.
Whether your doctor will accept this is another thing!!!
I will get my head around those figures and use them when I see the encrinologist I don t hold out much hope of them giving meT3
Especially with the latest news report on T 3 !
I really feel as I don t have a thyroid I need the T3
My d3 and B12 were tested three months ago and were low since I have been self medicating I am starting to feel better and my T4 has risen from 16.8 to 18.2 on 100 throxine
Hi Seaside Susie, How the heck do you work out the ratios? My conversion can be a bit creative. I am mathematically challenged but willing to have a go if pointed in the right direction. Is there a formula or process you use, or do you have 'an app for that' 🤔🤔
smudger1 You can't really say with results like yours. Your FT4 is very low, is it actually in range - post your results with their ranges. Are you on Levo only? If you are taking NDT or T3 then you can't work out the natural T4:T3 conversion, it's impossible because you're adding T3.
If you supplement your medication which is a form of iodine converting in your thyroid, with iodine in food such as natural yoghurt, milk, fishpaste, and fish, including shell fish prawns every day, you can increase your iodine if your specialist says you need a lower dose.
I have never been treated with levothyroxine and have a goitre which has receded after several months of loading my diet with foods with iodine in. I have read of other people on low levo who have increased their iodine and have good results.
If your endo says your dose is too high, then he she should explain to you why. Cheers.
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