Advice on latest results 🙏🏻

[M1ssmolly]

Hi all,

Just after some opinions on my latest set of results. I’m not worried about the TSH as I’ve learned from you guys all about that.

I had them redone as my dose of Thyroxine has been reduced from 125mcg to 100mcg as my Dr wasn’t happy with TSH which was 0.05. My problem is that I am feeling crappy. I have put on weight in the past 5 months despite exercising 5 days a week. I am sluggish, tired from morning to night, low mood, low libido and getting some mild constipation.

I am on HRT patches so expected to be feeling better than ever by now but in truth am feeling as bad as I ever did ☹️.

Xxx

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Actually your results have slightly improved since last testing 3 months ago

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu....

Ft3 was 4.32 - now 4.48

Ft4 was 18.6. - now 20.6

TPO reduced slightly too

Ft3 still too low at 37% through range

Helpful calculator for working out percentage through range

chorobytarczycy.eu/kalkulator

Suggest you take up endocrinologist offer of T3 trial

They would probably want you to reduce levothyroxine by 25mcg and add in 2x 5mcg T3 doses

[M1ssmolly in reply to SlowDragon]

Yes I did think that and I couldn’t relate it to how I have been feeling but it could be many other things too I suppose.

Thank you 😊 🙏🏻. The calculator is useful

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to M1ssmolly]

Perhaps consider getting DIO2 gene test

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

This is common gene variation. If you test positive, it can be helpful for persuading endocrinologist of need for T3 prescribed

[M1ssmolly in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you SlowDragon. That sounds sensible. I’m slowly making my way through Paul Robinson’s book “The Thyroid Patients Manual” so I’m getting a much better understanding now.

All you guys on this site have really educated me!

[Angel_of_the_North]

Apart from what's already been said, at this time of year I'd want my vit D at least in the high 90s, better over 100 (as it's going to drop through the autumn and winter)

[annie1954]

Hi M1ssmolly,

I feel crappy to, and would like a blood test, I will go private as Drs don’t do T3. Can I ask where you get your blood tests done? Can I send for one through the post? Xx

🙁

[M1ssmolly in reply to annie1954]

Aw bless you. It’s such a minefield. I’ve used Medichecks. They are very good and speedy with results. You order online and post the sample back in a prepaid envelope.

You may have to pay for the blood to be taken (usually around £30).

All the very best to you. Once you have results ask the guys here for their opinion. They are spot on with advice. X

[annie1954]

Thank you so much, doctors don’t really understand , about thyroid do they? I will send for it, 😀 .