Graves

[Emmz2]

Hi I am new, I have pernicious anaemia and I also have Graves disease. Are the 2 connected? Thankyou

TSH 0.02 (0.2 - 4.2)

FREE T4 25.6 (12 - 22)

FREE T3 4.2 (3.1 - 6.8)

Was taking levothyroxine before the Graves diagnosis.

[Clutter]

Emmz2,

No, they're totally seperate autoimmune conditions.

Are you still taking Levothyroxine?

[Emmz2 in reply to Clutter]

No I came off it 6 weeks ago, new results are

TSH 7.10 (0.2 - 4.2)

Free T4 9.3 (12 - 22)

Free T3 3.0 (3.1 - 6.8)

[Clutter in reply to Emmz2]

Emmz2,

Well you obviously are hypothyroid and need Levothyroxine because FT4 and FT3 are below range and TSH is high.

What reason was given for taking you off Levothyroxine?

[Emmz2 in reply to Clutter]

Thankyou the reason was because endo did not believe I was ever hypothyroid in the first place with TSH 67.5 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 10.1 (12 - 22)

[Clutter in reply to Emmz2]

Emmz2,

Are you saying that s/he did not believe TSH 67.5 with FT4 under range was hypothyroid and took you off 150mcg?

I think patients are going to have to step up and complain about this lousy doctoring. Start by writing a complaint to the head of endocrinology dept. This dickhead has compromised your health and perhaps your ability to work and earn a living.

[Emmz2 in reply to Clutter]

That is correct.

[Clutter in reply to Emmz2]

Emmz2,

I don't know what qualifies him/her to be an endocrinologist if s/he really thinks that. Please write that letter of complaint. In the meantime, either your GP or endo need to prescribe you Levothyroxine ASAP because you are overtly hypothyroid.

[greygoose]

No, you don't have Grave's disease. If you did, your FT3 would be over-range. Your TSH is suppressed and your FT4 over-range, but you are not even hyper with that low FT3. You have a conversion problem, which is why your FT4 is so high.

I agree with Clutter. This endo should not be in charge of thyroid patients when s/he knows so little about it. You must complain.

[Treepie]

You may find it helpful to join the pernicious anaemia community as well.

[Silver_Fairy]

Who and when were you diagnosed with Graves?