Advice on my results, please

[JoeNa]

Hi there, I've just received these results from the surgery. I requested the test as I've been having problems losing weight & I wake up every morning with pins & needles in both arms.

I have been taking 175 Levothyroxine for approx 6 months (taking 150/200 alternate days as I didn't get on with Teva). Test was at 10am, not having taken morning dose.

TSH 0.03 (0.30-3.94)

Free T4 20.4 (12.30-20.20)

Free T3 4.7 (3.7-6.70)

I have Hashimotos & have cut down on gluten & refined sugars. No other medication. I certainly don't feel hyperthyroid!

Because I will be away, I can't see the GP until 26/7, & I'd like to go in with my own action plan.

Any advice?

[Mary-intussuception]

Your FreeT3 is low in range. So it seems you need some T3 (like many of us).

I would ask for a referal to an Endocrinologist for a trial of T3.

If successful you could then try reduce LT4 a little.

Have you ever had a blood test to check your Vitamin D level? Or B12 and B9 (Folate) ? Ferritin?

Any results to share ? On any supplements?

[JoeNa in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Thank you for your response.

Last year I was prescribed a vitamin D supplement. I completed the course. Recently started taking an otc Vitamin D spray. No other problems with vits/minerals - that said, not been tested for a while. The blood test I had was a full blood count & no other issues have been highlighted.