0.2 tsh...how long for lower dose of Levo to stop feeling hyper

[Chell4870]

Hi, just a quick question, my tsh has gone down to 0.2 and i am displaying hyper symptoms, was on 100mcg Levo now down to 75 mcg , was just wondering how long it takes to feel normal again and my tsh to get back to 1 Many thanks 😁

[HashiFedUp]

Maximum of six weeks I would think but probably sooner. Everyone’s different. Levels will drop quickly I’m sure and you’ll feel better soon.

[Chell4870 in reply to HashiFedUp]

Thankful x

[Chell4870 in reply to Chell4870]

I ment thankyou!!! Bloody autocorrect😆

[SusanAR]

Everyone is different but for me it takes 8 weeks to physically notice anything when I change my dose.

I used to get 6 weekly blood tests and it was pointless because I didn’t see any change in that time.

[Chell4870 in reply to SusanAR]

Thankyou.....doc told me 2 days!!!! Anxiousness has gone now but still feel spaced out....I fly away on holiday in 2 weeks so still have time 😊

[Poniesrfun]

“Half-life elimination is 6–7 days for people with normal lab results; 9–10 days for people with hypothyroidism; 3–4 days for people with hyperthyroidism.[16] Thyroid hormones are primarily eliminated by the kidneys (approximately 80%), with urinary excretion decreasing with age.[16] The remaining 20% of T4 eliminated in the stool.[16]” [Wikipedia]

After my thyroidectomy I was started on 100 mcg T4 and had lot of symptoms. Surgeon lowered my dose to 88mcg but also had me skip a couple of days to help clear some of the excess more quickly.

Patti In AZ

[Chell4870 in reply to Poniesrfun]

Thank you.... glad I’m on this forum.... ppl seem to know more than the docs!!! X