Recent test results. Advice appreciated.

[Mickeydooley]

Just received my monitor my health results.

I increased my levo about 8 weeks ago from 75mcg daily to 75mcg x 5 +100mcg x2 weekly in addition to 20mcg t3. (When I tried this before my t3 went over range and I subsequently reduced back to 75mcg daily.). My results still show low ft4 and below midrange ft3. Is this a t3 or a t4 problem? Do I increase my levo or t3 to improve things? I’m still very tired, not sleeping well and have hair loss among other symptoms. TIA.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Was test done as early as possible in morning before eating or drinking anything other than water and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test and last 5mcg T3 roughly 8-12 hours before test?

Would suggest you increase levothyroxine first.

Up to 100mcg everyday

Retest in 6 weeks

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

When were vitamin levels last tested

[Mickeydooley in reply to SlowDragon]

Test was done at 8am and meds taken 24/11 hours before test. Nothing other than water before test. Currently taking selenium, magnesium, Vit d spray with k2 and zinc. Stopped b vits over a week before test. Was afraid to take too much levo due to over range t3 when I was taking 100/75 alternate days. See photo for details. Thanks. Ps. Vits tested in May. Ferritin was high, vit D good, folate a little low and B12 good

[Mickeydooley in reply to Mickeydooley]

Ferritin 235 (13-150)

Folate 6.34 (>3.89)

Vit D 141 (50-175)

B12 93.2 (>37.5)

Had an iron deficiency test done (July) and results were:

Iron 20.35 (5.8-34.5)

TIBC 57.45 (45-72)

UIBC 37.1 (24.2-70.1)

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Mickeydooley]

As you say, just folate on low side

Are you now taking a daily good quality vitamin B complex

Remember to stop taking this a week before all blood tests

[Mickeydooley in reply to SlowDragon]

I stopped taking them over a week before latest tests and will have to try to get into the habit of taking them again. Thanks for your help once again.

[FancyPants54 in reply to Mickeydooley]

Hi, I know this was a couple of months back, but what did you decide to do in the end and did it help you?

[Mickeydooley in reply to FancyPants54]

Hi. I spoke to my ND and he advised me to take a WDT (whole desiccated thyroid) product in addition to my meds. It has helped somewhat but I’m still having anxiety issues and hair loss. I haven’t retested yet so no idea of the effect on levels.