Increase ?

[Milpol]

Hi everyone, I got my latest bloods back after waiting yet another 14 weeks for a re test ( at doctors say so ! ) . Anyway am on 50 mcg of Levothyroxine and my TSH came back at 1.92 range( 0.27- 4.2). I am still experiencing symptoms, should I ask for an increase in dosage as I see the result is now within ' the range '.

Thanks in advance xx

[Clutter]

Milpol,

There is scope for a small increase. The goal of Levothyroxine is to restore the patient to euthyroid status. For most patients that will be when TSH is 0.27 - 1.0 with FT4 in the upper range. FT4 needs to be in the upper range in order that sufficient T3 is converted. Read Treatment Options in thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_... Email [e-mail] if you would like a copy of the Pulse article to show your GP.

It may be worth requesting ferritin, vitamin D, B12 and folate are tested. They are frequently low or deficient in hypothyroid patients and symptoms can mimic hypothyroid symptoms.

[Milpol in reply to Clutter]

Many thanks, Clutter.