Room for a T4 Increase?

[Lalatoot]

Should I see if the Gp will increase my levothyroxine when I see him next week?Doubt if he will given their fixation on Tsh. But is it worth trying?

I am still very symptomatic and not able to do much.

Tsh 0.19, (0.55 - 4.78)

Ft3 4.5 (4 - 7)

Ft4 19 (10 - 25)

[greygoose]

I don't think an increase in levo is going to do you much good. You're a very poor converter. What you need is T3, not more T4.

[Lalatoot in reply to greygoose]

Thanks Grey. I have read lots on this site and that is what I thought. I am gearing myself for the next NHS battle. In theory being in Scotland it should be easier but if the docs deny there is a problem...........I can't believe how naive I was until last year when I start studying this site. I thought that the docs would recognise symptoms and at least acknowledge there was a problem rather than looking at the holy grail of TSH and FT4 and saying you are fine. I have been lucky in that with my TSH being under range my FT3 was tested as well this time so I can refer to that. Fingers crossed or I'll be back asking for PM for T3 suppliers!

[greygoose in reply to Lalatoot]

The struggle is real, I know.