Latest lab results

[Kinsi]

Hi these are my latest results

TSH 1.17 mlU/L (0.27-4.20)

T4 free 21.3 pmol /L (12.0-22.0)

T3 4.6 pmol/L(3.1-6.8)

I take 125 of eltroxin x5 days a week and 100 x2 days a week.Do these numbers look ok,I had my thyroid removed 2 years ago due to nodules,that ended up being NIFTP and micro papillary carcinoma.I didn’t need any further treatment.

I feel ok but still feel I struggle to loose weight and get tired easily.

Do

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Kinsi

It looks as though you're not converting T4 to T3 very well. Your FT4 is at the top of it's range and your FT3 is only 41% through range. They should be balanced.

Things that can affect conversion are poor nutrient levels so it would be worth checking those:

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

If these are all optimal then it might be worth considering less Levo and the addition of T3, but very difficult to get that on the NHS (if you are in the UK that is).

Optimal levels are:

Vit D - The Vit D Council recommends a level of 125nmol/L [50ng/ml] and the Vit D Society recommends a level between 100-150nmol/L [40-60ng/ml].

B12 - top of range

Folate - at least half way through range

Ferritin - half way through range

[Kinsi in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thank you,will get those checked.