Newly diagnosed Hashimotos

[Pisces1985]

Hi I'm newly diagnosed Hashimotos I take 50mcg Levo. I have noticed my weight going up and feeling more breathless since taking 50mcg Levo is this normal? Thankyou

[SlowDragon Administrator]

How long since you started on Levo?

Have you had ferritin, folate, B12 and vitamin D tested?

Low ferritin can be cause of breathlessness

Make an appointment to see GP

If you have been on same dose for at least 6-8 weeks it's time to get blood retested. You may be ready for next dose increase

All thyroid tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting and don't take Levo in the 24 hours prior to test, delay and take straight after. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, GP will be unaware)