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Help - Levothyroxine dosage dilemma

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Hi Everyone,

I'm in need of some advice please re. medication dosage for levothyroxine. I have hypothyoidism after my thyroid being hyperactive post pregnancy which killed my thyroid.

I am in a difficult position with my levothyroxine dosage. 75mg isn't enough for my body physically and I get neuromuscular pain in my mid and lower back from just carrying my baby however my blood tests suggest the levels are in normal range. 100mg is too much as it causes insomnia and anxiety and agitation. I've tried 75/100 mg alternate sprays and that is too much as well. So I'm in a position where I dont know what to do as I dont want to be hyper or hypo. Foes anyone have anya advice on wht i could do? Could i cut a 25mg tablet in half and add that to my 75mg dose every other day? Your thoughts and suggestions would be so gratefully received.

Here are my blood test results so you can see what i mean...(please note i took my morning dose before each of these blood tests as at the time i didn't know to delay taking it)...

75mg TSH= 3.13

100mg TSH= 0.19; T4= 25.6

75/100mg alternate TSH= 0.24; T4= 29.0; T3= 4.8

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16 Replies

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Ladybex5 years ago

Hi there

You can get levothyroxine 25mcg ... 😊

SlowDragonAdministrator5 years ago

As per your first post

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Your conversion of FT4 to FT3 is poor

Essential to test vitamin levels and thyroid antibodies

Most likely you have Hashimoto's

You likely have low vitamin levels as direct result

Getting vitamins optimal by testing first and then supplementing can help significantly

If you have Hashimoto's then frequently strictly gluten free diet helps too

• in reply toSlowDragon5 years ago

Thank you

• in reply toSlowDragon5 years ago

From your experience, is there anything I can do to help my poor conversion of FT3 to FT3? Thanks

SlowDragonAdministrator• in reply to5 years ago

Yes

1) getting vitamin levels tested

2) getting all four vitamins optimal

3) Trying strictly gluten free diet

Retesting thyroid and vitamin levels 2-3 months later

• in reply toSlowDragon5 years ago

Thanks SlowDragon

Caroline8885 years ago

Hi Thyromum

Have you considered trying 75/75/100 mcg?

However, your t4 levels are not likely to be right due to your taking levo too close to the test. Also your TSH level does indicate you are undermedicated.

I would try 75/100 mcg again and test again after a further 6 weeks, remembering to take your last dose of levo 24 hours prior to the blood test, then taking your dose of levo afterwards.

Best wishes

Caroline

• in reply toCaroline8885 years ago

Thank you!

helvella5 years ago

May I suggest you have a read of my document addressing this issue?

dropbox.com/s/1hv2oafdt5hel...

Also, you might find it useful to have a look at this:

dropbox.com/s/sgv815w8hkexl...

• in reply tohelvella5 years ago

Thank you

Willowrabbit5 years ago

Hi,Levo comes in different strengths, it starts at 12.5 25 50 and then the stronger ones,you could probably ask your doc to let you have a few different strengths and the then you might be able to get one that suits you, hope your doc is approachable,good luck ,hope you will feel better on the right dose

• in reply toWillowrabbit5 years ago

Thanks

Willowrabbit5 years ago

Wasn't I much help, ☹️

• in reply toWillowrabbit5 years ago

I've spoken to my GP and hes prescribed 12.5mg tablets

Starr6665 years ago

Hi starr666 here, do not adjust on your own meds, Ihave been on levo for 18 years and it is now up to 225mcg. Your a young mother, things will be a bit different, please go and see your doctor again.

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