Hi, I have had hypothyroid for over 30 years and have been on Synthroid alone until this past few months. I am currently on 75 mcg Synthroid and have been also taking 5mcg Cytomel for a few months. After my blood tests in April, I increased the dose of Cytomel to 10 mcg. I have had no change in symptoms or energy levels but my blood tests have improved slightly.
My Anti-TPO is now at 17 (Reference <34) (last 2 tests were 19 and 20).
TSH is .25 (Reference .35-5.0) Last 3 tests were 0.29, 0.61, 0.91)
Free T4 is 13 (Reference 12-22) Last 3 tests were 14, 16, 18
Free T3 is 3.2 (Reference is 3.4-5.9) Last 4 tests were 3.5, 3.5, 4.3, 3.3
My energy levels seem at an all time low and I have gained 5 lbs mostly around my waist since this time last year, even though I eat very healthily and exercise daily.
My doctor wants to just increase my Synthroid but I want to start feeling well again and actually having energy to do things! Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Increasing your Synthroid won't help if you can't convert it. You obviously need more T3. Why is he so reluctant to increase it? Your FT3 is under-range!
Thank you. So would I go up 5 mcg at a time? and get tested every so many weeks before increasing some more?
5 mcg every two weeks until you get to 20 mcg. Then, hold for six weeks and retest.