Palpitations

[davina70]

My thyroxin was reduced to 100mg in March I‘m presently experiencing palpitations and my hands and particularly my feet feel cold

.GP ordered a blood test to check on my levels after reduction but can only see a TSH level of 1.73 no T3 or T4.

I’m seeing her next week should I ask for further bloods …any ideas please ..73 years old have Addisons Disease and Pernicious Anemia

Thanks

[Buddy195 Administrator]

I would definitely ask for T4 & T3 be tested for a better picture of your thyroid health. Many GPS won’t test T3 if T4 is within range, hence the reason why so many forum members test privately. It’s also important that ferritin, folate, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D are optimal, so ask for these checking (and, if refused, look to do so privately). Medichecks often discount tests on Thursdays so I look out for these offers!

[elwins]

What make of thyroxine do you take found I had palpitations when I was on Teva due to the fillers in the tablets.

[davina70 in reply to elwins]

That’s the same make as I’m taking!!

[davina70 in reply to elwins]

Is this documented anywhere to refer my GP to please?

[elwins]

If you look through previous posts you will find quite a bit re Teva, I did a yellow card and went back to my previous make. Had it put on my records no Teva. I am sure somebody else will come back with more information for you.

[davina70]

I had started to read about this brand and can see at one stage it was taken off the market !Think I will start taking it before bed perhaps until I see my GP next week see if that helps lol