Should I increase my dose of Erfa?

[Modom]

Please could someone help?

The NHS no longer give TSH bloods (?!)

So had to have mine done privately.

I take Erfa, and have been on the same dose for at least 10 years.

TSH 0.02

Free T4 13.7

Should I adjust my Meds?

Looking forward to hearing from you!

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Modom

Why isn't the NHS continuing with your thyroid blood tests?

Are you self medicating?

If your thyroid hormone replacement is prescribed then annual testing should be done by your GP.

TSH 0.02

Free T4 13.7

Should I adjust my Meds?

TSH is obviously below range, but we haven't got a clue where your FT4 lies in it's range. Ranges vary from lab to lab so we need the ranges from the lab that did you test.

Also, when taking NDT, because it contains T3 as well as T4 then it's essential to have FT3 tested, it's the most important test. So without the ranges and the all important FT3 test results, unfortunately no-one can tell you if you should adjust your meds.

Also, it's not just test results, it's how you feel.

[Modom in reply to SeasideSusie]

I have a new private gp, as my NHS GP will no longer give a scrip for Erfa, or any other NDT.

The cost of this could be ruinous.

She recommends 25mg in addition to my current meds.

I have managed to lose my NHS results.....but she has them.

Nhs no longer do T3 or TSH.

Thank you for your considered and thoughtful reply.

[AnneEvo in reply to Modom]

You could ask for another copy of your results.

[Aurealis]

Sorry, no idea, no ranges, no fT3 result. Can’t you adjust according to how you feel?