Hello,
I was diagnosed with underractive thyroid in Feb 2017 since then been taking levothyroxine 50 however, i was feeling unwell and decided to increase the dose to 75 but still feeling unwell after increasing it.
thats the results after taking 1 month lev 75, results from Nov 2017
TSH 0.6 {0.3 - 5.5}
FT4 17.4 {9-25}
FT3 4.2 {3.5-6.5}
I did another tests 4 days ago (I am still taking Lev 75) and results were:
TSH 0.13 {0.3 - 5.5}
FT4 18.1 {9-25}
FT3 4.5 {3.5 - 6.5}
I would like to add that its been 2 weeks and 4 days since I am on just protein and veggie diet (no sugar/coffee/alcohol/gluten/diary) and I am feeling great- i have more energy and I am less depressed.
My only concern is low TSH - i am self medicating haven't got a trusted endocrinologist and not sure what to do in this case?
Shall i drop it to 50 or keep it 75? even though i am feeling great on 75?
The conversion is still pretty rubbish -> FT4 56.88% FT3 33.33% (ft3 should be minimum 70%) but i believe after 1 more month this will change with strict diet.
Not sure if my higher energy levels are symptom of overactive thyroid now or rather a sign of good diet that works well for my thyroid?
I would appreciate honest advice
thank you in advance
M