6 weeks post Covid - thyroid symptoms exacerbated

[Thyroidrunner]

Hi all,

Can I just ask do we think Covid effects the thyroid? I have hashimotos and take T4 and T3 (along with high dose vitamin D, B vitamins and spatone). I was super active before Covid but six weeks on from what was a mild infection I’m struggling with horrible fatigue, sore throats and aching - which I used to experience before I took T3. Is the thyroid going haywire after Covid a thing? Will organise blood tests obviously but suppose I’m hoping someone will say yes it’s normal so I can stop worrying it’s long Covid! Thanks so much

R x

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Thyroidrunner

Have a look at "Related Posts" to the right of your post on a PC (maybe have to scroll down on another device). There are 3 questions which seem to be similar to yours which might help you so click on those and have a read.

I suppose no-one really knows. It could be the after effects of Covid which may settle in time, it could be Long Covid, I think everyone will react in their own unique way.

Personally I found that my booster jab (Pfizer) actually raised my thyroid hormone levels (particularly FT3 more than FT4) whereas the 2 core jabs (AZ) didn't. I think there are a couple of other members who had a similar reaction as well but most didn't, so I really don't think there's anything typical about all this.

[TaraJR in reply to SeasideSusie]

That's pretty well what happened to me. No problems with the Astra Zeneca doses, but then lots of high T3 type symptoms after the Pfizer booster. I reduced my T3, but must have done it too much, or for too long, as I went very hypo for a few weeks and felt dreadful! It all resolved in a few weeks though as I gradually raised my T3 back to my normal dose.

As you say, everyone is different, and Covid and the vaccines affect people very differently. But I think it's something to be aware of, just in case.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to TaraJR]

I'm still checking my results. I had my booster in November, pure fluke that I had tests done when I did but FT4 and FT3 were higher than normal 2 weeks later, 2 months later FT3 even higher and reached 100% of range so lowered dose of T3 by 1/4 of a tablet (January), retested March and had reduced to about 70% through range which is nearer my normal, FT4 was still a bit higher than normal. l have kept on the reduced dose of T3 and will retest in a couple of weeks to see how things ar .

[Luisa317]

Interesting. I got hyperkind of symptoms after covid infection. Palps mainly. I thought it was due my low carb diet but have to think this thru again. I lowered my t3 for few days but then got palps bc of too small dose🤦‍♀️