Hi,
Please would someone be able to advise me on my latest blood tests? I just want to know if my levels are looking ok, or if I should try to push for an increased dose. I’ve increased from 75 mcg to 100 mcg Aristo Levothyroxine and just tested again after 8 weeks at the higher dose. I feel a bit better on the higher dose but my FT3 hasn’t changed at all. (All results below). I’m wondering if it’s worth adding T3?
I’m still having hypo symptoms (they’re not too bad, but I certainly don’t feel quite right), but not sure if it’s my thyroid or the start of peri menopause (I’m planing to get my sex hormones tested soon!)
Also, since I started taking T4 I’ve started to gain weight. Within 2 months I gained 10 kg, and I’m continuing to gain 0.5 kg per month. I’ve never gained weight before being medicated, even though I was hypothyroid. My diet is excellent, I’m as active as I can be and all my vitamins and minerals are top of the range. Is it normal for Levothyroxine to cause weight gain?
Thank you all for your kind help. You have no idea how much you have all helped me with the amazing info here. Because of you I have literally got my life back this year after 15 years of hell...I was out of work, completely disabled and suicidal...because of the info I got here I managed to finally get medicated..,my life is amazing now& I’m working, I’m able TO LIVE again...so from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!
Tsh: previous 4.42, now 1.3 (range 0.27 - 4.2)
FT4: previous 19.6, now 23.6 (range 12-22)
FT3: previous 4.5, now still 4.5 ( range 3.1 - 6.8)
Ferratin, folate, Vitamin d and b12 were all top of the ranges 2 months ago. Negative for pernicious anaemia. I haven’t tested them again but have maintained the same supplements (vit d3, magnesium, glutathione, b complex, zinc)
Thank you all for any advice!