Test results. Thyroidectomy in 2012.

[Juliefaye]

FT3: 4.27 pg/mLl (Range 2.18 - 3.98) 116.

FT4: 1.53 Ng/dl (Range 0.76 - 1.46) 110.00%

FT3: 4.27 pg/mLl (Range 2.18 - 3.98) 116.11%

My test have been in normal range since thyroid removed. Suddenly they went to the range above. I lost 20 lbs, my son dyed, could this be the cause? I’ve been on 100 mfg levo and 5 mcg twice a day. Dr has reduced the levo to 75 this week . What could have caused the change?

[SlowDragon Administrator]

welcome to the forum

So very sorry for your loss.

Yes grief and stress can affect thyroid levels

Loosing weight will also reduce amount of levothyroxine you might need

Retest thyroid levels 6-8 week after reducing dose

[Juliefaye in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you!

[mistydog]

just popping in to add my condolences. That's a lot to deal with, take care

[Buddy195 Administrator]

welcome to the forum Juliefaye, you will get lots of great advice & support here. Please keep posting if you have any further questions.

I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. Undoubtedly the stress associated with bereavement can alter thyroid levels. I have found that even a small loss of weight can affect how much Levothyroxine I require. Have your thyroid symptoms altered? Do you feel increasingly anxious, have a tremor or any palpitations (Possuble side effects of being ‘over range’)?

[Juliefaye in reply to Buddy195]

Thank you!

[pennyannie]

Hello Julie - I'm so sorry - I can't see to write much as my eyes have teared up - xxx

[Gingernut44]

I would just like to add my condolences on your loss. As others have said, grief and stress can play havoc with your hormones. You may find that 25mcg reduction is too much but it’s all trial and error.

[Juliefaye in reply to Gingernut44]

Thank you!

[Auders]

so very sorry for your loss. Sending you love and hugs

[Juliefaye in reply to Auders]

Thank you♥️