Out of breath

[fayray]

Housework gardening nothing strenuous?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

fayray

If you want us to comment, we need a few more clues please.

What are your latest test results for

TSH

FT4

FT3

Thyroid antibodies

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

What thyroid meds are you taking?

When did the breathlessness start?

Has it come on suddenly? After an illness perhaps?

[fayray in reply to SeasideSusie]

I’m due for bloods soon I’ll let you know thanks

[fuchsia-pink]

A few months ago, you were very over-medicated. It sounds as if you haven't found your sweet-spot yet. What dose are you on now? How have you reduced meds (if you have)? What are your most recent bloods?

[fayray in reply to fuchsia-pink]

No recent bloods

T3 175mcg

T4 150mcg

I take iron selenium magnesium vit c vit d vit k2 and b complex

Been out of breath when gardening housework etc for ages

Thanks

[fuchsia-pink in reply to fayray]

That still sounds like a LOT of medication. I suspect you're still far too over-medicated to feel your best, but blood tests will confirm.

[fayray in reply to fuchsia-pink]

My last bloods were in range

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to fayray]

That’s an enormous dose of T3

Suggest you get full thyroid and vitamin testing ASAP

Remember to stop taking vitamin B complex a week before any blood testing

Last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

Last third of daily dose T3 8-12 hours before test

[bantam12 in reply to fayray]

Have you had any heart tests ? breathlessness can be caused by cardiac diseases and AFib, been there myself !

[fayray in reply to bantam12]

Yes I’ve had AFib causes by work stress I take propranolol only when required maybe a few times a week

[bantam12 in reply to fayray]

Maybe a checkup with your Cardiologist would be a good idea in case you need a change of medication, your Afib could well be causing the breathlessness, my Afib only improved with new meds and a pacemaker.

[MichelleHarris in reply to bantam12]

Hi fayray and bantam12, I just posted on the AF heart site as so breathless bending over when gardening for the last 3 months. GP says its internal organs pressing and nothing to worry about but lost weight in that time. I wondered if I should have my heart tested and they assured me I’d have more symptoms. What do you think? X

[bantam12 in reply to MichelleHarris]

Personally I wouldn't just accept the GP's opinion if no tests have been done, even some basic tests would be better than guessing that all is normal.

[MichelleHarris in reply to bantam12]

Thank you for your reply. Which basic tests would you have done? Guess I will have to pay private x

[bantam12 in reply to MichelleHarris]

Blood tests, BP, chest X-ray, ECG would be a start, If you feel there is a problem you have to be persistent, Dr's are very quick to fob women off with the usual anxiety, depression, hypochondria labels so we have to insist they listen to us. Both the 1st and 2nd Cardiologists I saw dismissed my symptoms but luckily the 3rd one took notice and I got the treatment I should have had years ago !

[MichelleHarris in reply to bantam12]

I feel like we are at war with this masogynistic health profession x

[bantam12 in reply to MichelleHarris]

We sure are and I doubt it will change anytime soon !

[fayray in reply to bantam12]

Some time back I have an ECG which was al over the place so on meds for that it’s hard to keep on top of this disease