Something that confuses me - I seem to feel the same if I am undermedicated or overmedicated, or am I always undermedicated? So my question is: can I be overmedicated (125 levo/10 t3) when I am constipated, pulse 67, tired and brain fog?
My latest blood tests were
TSH < 0,01
T4 14 (I was on 100 levo, and increased a week ago to 125)
T3 6,1
My B12, D, Folate and Ferretin are all in upper 1/4 of range. I am working on my magnesium, which is just below mid range.
I have alsobeen getting some strange face twiches.
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I presume you're saying you're over-medicated - or your doctor is saying it - because of your low TSH. But, that is irrelevant when on thyroid hormone replacement. What tells you if you're over-medicated is an over-range FT3. But, you don't give the range, so we can't tell if it's over-range.
Even if it is, there are some people who have hormone resistance, which means that the T3 isn't getting into the cells. And they need high levels of T3, levels over-range, to feel well.
OK so it was ever-so slightly over-range. But that's not a problem. If you still have hypo symptoms, you might even need it a little higher. How long has it been that level?
Yes, Elisabetho, some symptoms like tiredness and brain fog, can overlap. Constipation, as I have read, is specific to hypo and perhaps is adding to the confusion.
The thyroid lab results give you an indication but it is most importantly how you feel. Elevated liver enzymes (AST and/or ALT) are specific to overmedication with high T3. This test may help you get to the bottom of things.
TSH 0.01 doesn't mean you are overmedicated if FT3 is within range. Can't be sure without the lab ref ranges but I don't think FT4 14 and FT3 6.1 indicate overmedication. FT3 6.1 must be close to top of range so I doubt hypothyroidism is why you are still constipated and tired and have brain fog. Increasing dose to 125mcg will raise FT4 and FT3 and further suppress your TSH.
Resting pulse 60 -100 is normal.
Try increasing the amount of water you drink daily. If constipation doesn't improve then try eliminating gluten and see whether that helps.
Thank you for your advice clutter. I do drink a lot of water. I am wheat free, but eat spelt (I had an intolerance test done, that showed high intolerance to wheat, but none to spelt).
Spelt is a type of wheat, but an ancient strain. You might try cutting this out, too, and see if you feel any different. Gluten intolerance includes wheat, barley, rye and malt/white vinegar. Look for ingredients in processed foods; there are lots of unexpected things hiding in the small print. Try gut healing foods; if you have an intolerance your ability to absorb nutrients properly will be compromised, and it can take a long time to get it back on track. I hope this helps.
Thanks camdentown, I was totally glutenfree for a long time, but felt so unwell and undernourished, starving basically 😯 and immediately started feeling better after eating speltbread. I had an intolerance test done recently, which showed that the only two grains I have a problem with are wheat (red) and rice (yellow), and since I felt even worse when I was gluten free, I am not going back there.
That's interesting. Did you test from the web and would you recommend it? I'm looking for a good intolerance test and it's always much better to have a recommendation. I do hope you get things sorted out.
I have had the experience of having good looking bloods, but still being very sick. I now self medicate with NDT, and when I changed over I instantly felt a lot better. Even when my bloods showed I was enormously undermedicated.
I have slowly been raising that dose, and my mobility has increased a lot (I used to be in bed most of the day). I have now got to the top of the range with freeT3, and am going to experiment with going over the top a little.
Thank you Silveravocado. I have been considering approaching my doctor about NDT. In Norway some doctors prescribe it. Not my doctor, but I could give it a try.
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