I have been on Nature Throid for 18 Days still do not feel any better is it time to increase ?

[Kazbe]

Hi could you please advise me on dosing ?

I was on Levo 75mg which I stopped and switched onto NDT

My bloods were TSH 5.75 FT4 14.5 FT3 4.3

TPO Antibodies 450 (34)

I have been on Nature Throid for approx 18 days now I started on 1/2 for a few days then was advised to increase to 3/4 as I started to low ! which I have for two weeks then increased to 1 grain been on 1 grain but still feeling incredibly fatigued and tired ! Is it too soon to increase or shall I stick on 1 Grain for a few weeks ?

Thankyou so much for any advice it is very much appreciated .

Kazbe 😀

[SlowDragon Administrator]

As you have Hashimoto's have you had vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 tested?

These need to be at good levels

Are you on strictly gluten free diet.

[Kazbe in reply to SlowDragon]

Hi Slow Dragon

I am strictly gluten free and I take 3000 Vit d K2 M7 B12 spray 1200 I don't take iron or folate last time I had my ferritin tested was may 2017 it was 70 the DR classed that as normal but I think that's quite low ! I think I do need to get some blood tests soon but they will have to be private as my GP will only do them yearly!

Thanks for the advice

Kazbe 😀

[LAHs]

From your TSH and antibodies I would say that you are still under medicated. I would add another half a grain, keep an eye on your pulse rate, body temp (basal) and blood pressure. If all stay stable then add a second half a grain. at two grains this is still a pretty low dose for Nature Throid. Make sure the vitamins and minerals as SlowDragon lists above are all at least at mid range, I would also add some selenium. But with all of these factors measure them first before you supplement.