Hi. I have Hashimoto thyroid disease for 11 years and was on Levothyroxine varying quantities over the 11 years as thyroid keeps alternating. I have been very unwell for 5 months. So much so my muscles that weak I could not walk. I could not sit at a table to eat or hold a knife and fork. My life basically came to a halt. I’ve spent 5 months house bound, only this week I can walk and stand without losing my balance or legs caving under me
One thing I have tried to do recently in all this is change my Levothyroxine 75mcg daily to NDT privately prescribed to 1 grain/tab 60mg daily.
I have just had my first test results back after 8 weeks on NDT. I feel better in my strength but still no where near back to normal. Could I have your thoughts on these results received today please
T4 7.7 (range 7.86 - 14.41)
TSH 4.96 (range 0.35 - 5.50)
T3 4.80 (range 3.7 - 6.0)
9am Cortisol 261 (range 155-600)
My previous bloods with Levothyroxine back in May this year I collapsed and was on 999 to hospital
T4 13.6
TSH 0.22
T3 3.90
Cortisol 68 in afternoon
From May results above the Endocronologist at Chester Hospital said I had no endocrine issues and sent me to cardio ward where they found no issues.
Your thoughts would be very helpful as my GP is calling me soon.
My kindest regards
Pam