Does it Take Time for the Body to Catch Up To Good Results?

[thyroidrose]

To All,

I had been on 75 mcg of Tirosint for 4 weeks at the time these labs were taken:

TSH 1.3 (range 0.45 - 4.5)

Free T4 1.48 (range 0.82-1.77)

Free T3 3.1 (range 2.0 - 4.4)

I was astounded at the good results because I still feel the head fogginess and heavy head.

Is it time to start looking elsewhere for the cause of my issue (pernicious anemia? Lyme disease?) OR can it take a while for the body to catch up to decent lab results such as these?

I'm getting worried there is something further going on with my body, other than hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's.

Thank you for taking the time to read,

Rose

[Clutter]

Thyroidrose,

Thyroid levels may still be improving for up to 6 weeks after starting Tirosint and symptoms can lag behind good biochemistry by several months.

[thyroidrose in reply to Clutter]

Thank you so much Clutter. Much appreciated.

[ShinyB in reply to Clutter]

I'm not sure why I clicked like on that comment as I'm actually sat here slumped in my chair thinking, 'Oh god, really??!' ....... but it's helpful to know that. Thanks!

[Clutter in reply to ShinyB]

ShinyB,

You didn't become hypothyroid overnight so it will take some time for metabolism to respond to replacement and for symptoms to resolve. Most people feel some improvement after 6 weeks but it can take months for all symptoms to resolve.

[ShinyB in reply to Clutter]

Actually, I think you've told me that before... I'm finding it hard to hold information in my head at the moment! Thanks Clutter.

[thyroidrose in reply to ShinyB]

Hahaahahahaa!! Sorry you're in the same boat with me.

[ShinyB in reply to thyroidrose]

You gotta laugh, eh?! We can paddle onwards and upwards together!

[greygoose]

Your FT3 is still a bit low, not quite mid-range. Could be you need it higher.

[thyroidrose in reply to greygoose]

Thank you Greygoose