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[Sweetmango85]

Hello:

Finally got some numbers.

[TSH] LO <0.01

Thyroxine Free [Free T4] HI 21

Triiodothyronine Free [Free T3] HI 6.1

Doctor has increased propranolol to 20mg

and Tapazol increased to 25mg

T4 number has remained the same since April 14th

[ling]

Could you list the ranges?Thanks!

[Sweetmango85 in reply to ling]

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone [TSH]LO <0.01

0.32-4.00

mIU/L

Thyroxine Free [Free T4]

HI 21

9-19

pmol/L

Triiodothyronine Free [Free T3]

HI 6.1

2.6-5.8

[ling in reply to Sweetmango85]

When is your next appointment for retest?

Was your Graves antibodies tested?

The FT4 and FT3 are not too high. The increased tapazole should help.

Are you still working and or having any other stressors?

Are you living alone?

DO NOT EXERCISE. IT WILL WORSEN YOUR SYMPTOMS.

[Sweetmango85 in reply to ling]

I wasn’t given a follow test date yet. I’m going to contact the doctor again next week.

What will a Graves antibody test show?

I’m not currently working but I have 3 little kids and I live in Canada. We’re still in lockdown due to the 3rd wave. So admittedly there are some prevalent stressors internally and externally.

[ling in reply to Sweetmango85]

Yes, please chase down that next test appointment.

At the start of treatment, it's important to be tested at shorter regular intervals in order to know if the tapazole is being correctly titrated. Every 3 - 4 weeks testing till levels are brought into range, then tapering to 2 months till levels stabilise and then every 4-6 months for monitoring.

The Graves antibody TRAb -

1) It will confirm you have Graves.

2) Its an indication of disease activity level. The higher it is, A) likely the more symptoms, B) the greater the likelihood of triggering symptoms in the event of physical or mental stress.

3) It should be tested if you intend to try for remission. A high level means chances of relapse will be high, so likely u should continue on the tapazole for a longer period. Tapazole taken long enough at the appropriate dose, can reduce TRAb.

Haha, ok 3 little kids, imagine that's stressful enough with everyone cooped up at home at this time. Try to carve out some time and space for yourself to rest. Destressing and sufficient rest is an important part of treating Graves.

Loss of appetite. Try eating at least something light like soups or soft foods till the tapazole has time to do its work. Once the tapazole dose is correctly titrated, it should kick in and your appetite should return.

All the best.

[Sweetmango85 in reply to ling]

Hi Ling,

I really appreciate all this information. I’m tired of being exhausted and feeling unwell. I keep praying to get back to who I was prior to all of this.

Thank you Ling.

[ling in reply to Sweetmango85]

You will.Just remember that in a disease like Graves, the more you push against it and the anxiety and stress that goes along with it, the worser you're gonna feel.

Adding stress to more stress is a recipe for disaster.

Eat as well as u can and stay hydrated. It will help the healing process.

Best wishes.

[Gottor6 in reply to Sweetmango85]

How you doing now hun, how long does it take the Endo dr to prescribe medication after the seeing him or her ?