MMH Test Comments Please

[Sparklingsunshine]

Hi

My most recent MMH results from today are:

TSH 0.01 range (0.27-.4.2)

FT4 20.3 (12-22)

FT3 6.8 (3.1-6.8).

I've been feeling a bit off the last few days, jittery, jelly legs, a bit weak and shaky, a bit sweaty, wondering if I'm a bit overmedicated. Felt the opposite at end of June when my results were much lower. So tired and lethargic. I added some Thyroid S in as well.

I bought it about 3 years ago but wasn't diagnosed with a thyroid problem then even though I've long suspected my thyroid was struggling. I tried it back then but didn't know anything about thyroid dosing protocols. I didn't feel any better so just stored it away, probably because I didn't know enough.It's the old 1000 tablet size.

Although I think I've overdone it my results have never been this high on Levo,I'd like them to be a bit lower so I don't feel so wired but wondering if a lower dose of Levo and some Thyroid S might be a good combo for me. Levo just doesn't seem to cut it on its own. If so how would I go about dosing.

Also is there a speedy way to reduce my FT3 level so I can feel a bit more normal. Not enjoying this sensation. hank you.

[eeng]

You could try doing some exercise to lower your FT3 levels, and leave off all your thyroid medication for a day or two. Then starting again but taking slightly less thyroid-S may do the trick. You could try taking half a Thyroid-S instead of a full one. It's trial and error until you find something that suits you.

[Sparklingsunshine in reply to eeng]

Hi

I'm already exercising at the gym but will definitely lower my dose. Thank you.

[pennyannie in reply to Sparklingsunshine]

Stop this exercise until you complete your trial and transition to NDT :

Walk, and gentle swimming are better options - no point overtaxing your body at this point in time - it will just confuse and compound everything you are trying to achieve.

[Sparklingsunshine in reply to pennyannie]

Hi

I'm not doing a huge amount tbh, Haven't felt great, going to the gym just gets me out of the house and I find walking on the treadmill in the air conditioned gym much kinder than walking around in 30 degree heat. I've really struggled in the recent weather.

[pennyannie in reply to Sparklingsunshine]

Haven't we all :

[Sparklingsunshine in reply to pennyannie]

Hi

I don't know, some people seem to love the heat, I hate it, I can't sleep at the best of times and the recent humid nights have just added to my insomnia. Then there's' the sweating. No, 15C and raining is my preferred climate 😊