Results show high antibodies, back on levo

[Fleur2016]

I had my results back from my retest to include antibodies. My TSH is now 4.7 (she said it n should be under 4.2) and it was 3.2 and 3.8 on my last 2 tests. My antibodies were 1000 and she said the need to be under 200. I forgot to ask about the other results but she has started me on 25mg levo and full retest in 3 months (TSH, antibodies, f3 and f4 which I had this time). It is likely Hashimotos she said and my dose will probably need to go up but she doesn’t want me going the other way. To be honest I am just glad to be diagnosed and have meds again. My symptoms have been getting worse and I feel awful. I also had pizza last weekend and felt awful so I am continuimg to have limited gluten. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone on here who has helped me and given me more information and confidence to challenge my results and push for tests.

[penny]

I’m sure that you’ve read many replies on here from the ‘resident experts’ that unless on has a heart condition 25mcg of Levo. is too low a starting dose and that most people are better when their tsh is 1 or less.

[Fleur2016 in reply to penny]

Hi yes they have and I will discuss this with my gp next time. I was just glad they put me on medication again. I suggested 50 to start and she wanted to try 25 and when I see her again with full bloods we can change it. Its only 2 months to wait. I have researched the NICE guidelines and it says about a lower TSH after diagnosis. Thank you for your reply.