Lab Results - advice please

[Freda656]

2 years ago my GP told me to reduce my Levo from 125mcg daily to 100mcg because my TSH (0.35 - 5) was too low at 0.04. I felt awful, gained weight, lost hair and developed gastro problems. This year the gastro consultant told me my thyroid was under-treated (TSH had gone to 3.5) and in May this year increased my Levo to 125mcg. I've just done testing with Medichecks and my TSH has gone to 0.005. I've begun to feel better, but still not well and am afraid my GP will reduce the dose again. I've been thinking of trying out NDT, but just not sure what's going on. I've also just been diagnosed with a gastric ulcer and told I HAVE to take PPI (ezomeprazole) for 6 weeks, which I know will probably affect the Levo absorption. I'm planning to supplement with B12, although the doctor who reviewed my results said I have normal vitamin and mineral levels. Any thoughts of my best way forward please?

Should I try adding some T3 into the mix somewhere - either with NDT or T3 sourced from abroad?

[Clutter]

Freda656,

TSH 0.05 does not mean you are overmedicated as long as FT3 is within range which yours is. 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.

Thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies are negative for autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's).

B12 and folate are low in range. If you have symptoms of deficiency in b12deficiency.info/signs-an... go to healthunlocked.com/pasoc for advice.

CRP 19 is very elevated and indicates you have inflammation or infection somewhere in your body. I guess the gastric ulcer will be responsible for that.

Ferritin is optimal halfway through range but ferritin can also be raised due to inflammation.

Take the PPI at least 2 hours away from Levothyroxine, longer if you can. PPI will also reduce B12 usually due to the lower stomach acid.