Blood test results and endo appointment.

[Nath27]

Hello everyone,

TSH: 1,455. 0,35 - 4,94 mUI/L

FT3: 2,58. 1.58-3,91pg/mL

FT4: 1,07. 0,7-1,48 ng/dl

Just came back from new endocrinologist consultation. I still feel tired, I have good days but I have more bad days. I wanted to increase my dosage , endo refused. Apparently, my blood test is perfect.

She gave me a blood test to do, she thinks that it could an adrenal issue.

I’m currently taken 88/100 alternate days levothyroxine.

I wanted to try 100/112,5 levothyroxine.

i asked her about the weight ratio , mine being quite low . Apparently, it doesn’t ‘t apply to me(Hashimoto’s), it ‘s only for people with no thyroid.

I don’t know what else to do, I ‘m frustrated. Any suggestions, any ideas will be appreciated. Maybe I could buy higher dose in Greece in September.

Thanks.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

FT4: 1.07 pmol/l (Range 0.7 - 1.48)

Ft4 only 47.44% through range

FT3: 2.58 pmol/l (Range 1.58 - 3.91)

Ft3 only 42.92% through range

Helpful calculator for working out percentage through range

thyroid.dopiaza.org

Was test done early morning, ideally before 9am and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

When were vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 last tested

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

Suggest you try 100mcg levothyroxine daily

Retest in 6-8 weeks

[Nath27 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thanks for replying. Test was done in the morning, last dose 24 hrs before.vitamins D, B12 we’re done march/ April. All ok. I’ve never done Folate. And ferritin was done yesterday: 60 ng/mL ( 12- 150).

I’m only taking Iron.

My problem is that doctors don’t want to increase my dosage. According to them, I don’t it.

Does the weight ratio important or not?

I know everybody is different but what ideally should be FT3 or FT4 to feel good.

Thank you

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Nath27]

What was B12 result and ranges

Vitamin D and folate need testing

[Nath27 in reply to SlowDragon]

I tested my vitamin D in March. Can’t log in into my blood test results right now but it was average. I take vit D once a month (50.000UI). B12: 858 pmol /L. 138-652 . I took supplements Vit B12. I stopped in May. GP told me to stop as I was too high.

Folate: I need to do it.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Nath27]

Why not take a smaller dose vitamin D more regularly

Rather than one mega dose once a month

[Nath27 in reply to SlowDragon]

I forgot, endocrinologist also told me that doctors don’t have to see the results of T3 or T4, TSH is enough. Great!!

[Gingernut44 in reply to Nath27]

My advice to you is, find another Endo - one who believes in the importance of your FT3 result.

[Nath27 in reply to Gingernut44]

Hello, and thanks for replying. I will try but it’s the second one in 3 months. It does seem the norm that they only look at the TSH. I didn’t want to self medicate but I may have no choice.

I will buy levothyroxine in Greece in September.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Nath27]

Email Thyroid U.K. for list of recommended thyroid specialist endocrinologist and doctors who will prescribe T3

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[Nath27 in reply to SlowDragon]

I will do, thanks. My issue is I live in France. I will be back in the UK in January 24 for a short visit. ( I miss it)😀. Maybe I could get an appointment while visiting. Thanks again.