Latest results : Latest results MilpolMilpol... - Thyroid UK

Thyroid UK

140,948 members166,084 posts

Latest results

Milpol profile image
9 Replies

Latest results

MilpolMilpol 6 hours ago 0 Replies

Please can someone advise on my latest results. I’m on 100 mcg of Levothyroxine but really don’t feel any better than the day I started taking it, which is just over a year ago now. Please can you tell me where to go from here as I’m still struggling daily with several symptoms. Thank you.

TSH 0.035 ( 0.3-4.2)

FT4 21.5 (12-22)

FT3 5.03 (3.1-6.8)

Folate 3.75 (2.91-50.00)

Ferritin 69.4 (13.00-150.00)

Vitamin B12 63.700 (25.10-165.00)

Vitamin D(25OH) 57.3 (50.00-200.00)

I can see I am just within range of a couple of results, if I need to supplement can you please advise how much and if any co factors are also needed.

Many thanks.

Written by
Milpol profile image
Milpol
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
9 Replies
MariLiz profile image
MariLiz

Hi there, your thyroid results look pretty good. So I would think the areas that need help are the B12, ferritin, folate and VitD. Do you take any supplements at the moment? I personally found Thorne research VitD with K2 liquid to be a very good supplement. I get B12 injections, but have used the Better You spray to top up my levels. As I haven’t needed ferritin or folate supplemented I can’t recommend anything personally. I am sure there are others on here who will be able to suggest supplements for these.

Best wishes

MariLiz

Milpol profile image
Milpol in reply toMariLiz

Thanks MariLiz,

No, I don’t take any supplements . Not too sure about how much or even if I need any as all my results are ‘in range’.

What I can’t understand is why I still feel so awful every day .

Kell-E profile image
Kell-E in reply toMilpol

Have you ever researched rT3? With an fT4 as high as yours, it is certainly a possibility that you have an abundance of rT3. If you give your body more levo than it wants, it converts it to a higher proportion of rT3. rT3 is thought to slow metabolism all in its own right. So that is a possible reason why you are experiencing symptoms of hypothyroidism with such a decent level of fT3.

MariLiz profile image
MariLiz in reply toMilpol

When we are hypothyroid we need our vitamins to be near the top of the range not just in range. I found this to be especially true for Vit B12 and VitD. We are unable to use the thyroid meds we are given without these nutrients.

Milpol profile image
Milpol in reply toMariLiz

MariLiz, that’s great as I wasn’t sure where in the range I should be aiming for. What with my brain fog issues on a daily basis I’m struggling to get an understanding. Thanks, will get some vitamins ASAP.

Really appreciate your help and advice xx

ShinyB profile image
ShinyB

Hi Milpol, I'm still on a learning curve with all this thyroid stuff but with that high a fT4 I would expect your fT3 to be a bit higher. T4 converts to both T3 and rT3, so I'm wondering if you've perhaps got a bit much rT3 in your body?? It might be worth trying reducing your thyroxine and taking some T3 too. Are you supplementing with anything to help the T4 to T3 conversion? There is some information in this link: restartmed.com/natural-thyr...

Milpol profile image
Milpol in reply toShinyB

Many thanks ShinyB for responding.

I was thinking exactly the same thing about reducing my Levothyroxine and adding some T3. How long should I wait after reducing Levothyroxine before I start taking some T3 do you think?

I’m not taking any supplements as not sure my results indicate I should.

Will read the link you sent when I get home. Thanks so much for your advice x

Kell-E profile image
Kell-E in reply toMilpol

If you want to cut your 100mcg dose of levo in half you can go without taking it at all for 7 days, then resume at a 50mcg dose. You can introduce T3 right away. The recommendation is to introduce it slowly, but some have no trouble doing a straight dose swap. Here is a helpful chart regarding equivalents. You will see differing opinions on how much T3 is equal to T4, but I think this chart is pretty realistic.

ShinyB just did something very similar to this.

i0.wp.com/www.restartmed.co...

Milpol profile image
Milpol in reply toKell-E

Many thanksKell-E, that’s so kind of you. I have just got in so will look at the link. You have given me some hope that with a little T3 in the mix, I might start to feel a bit better. Xx

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Latest blood results

Managed to get my last 2 blood results from docs September: Free t4 = 12.2 》 7.86-14.41...
Johnljc profile image

Latest results not good...

Hello everyone merry Christmas 🎄🎄 I've just received my latest blood results today, Serum T3.....
birkie profile image

Latest Results,

Hi, just received my latest results as shown Serum TSH - 0.11 Normal range 0.35-4.94 Free T4...
GiaRose profile image

Latest results

Here are my latest results following on from my last post regarding whether to take T3 as well as...

Latest Results.

Hi The past year I have been suffering with hives which mainly come when out in the cold. I have...
lucylocks profile image

Moderation team

See all
PurpleNails profile image
PurpleNailsAdministrator
SlowDragon profile image
SlowDragonAdministrator
RedApple profile image
RedAppleAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.