Results (NDT)

[Francisneat]

With a slight increase in NDT my new results show a slight decrease as below results show, I was expecting the other way, can anyone advise?

Previous results

TSH (0.27-4.2) - 0.51

T3 (3.1-6.8) - 5

T4 (12-22) - 11.2

New Results

TSH (0.27-4.2) - 0.14

T3 (3.1-6.8) - 4.8

T4 (12-22) - 10.8

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Francisneat

Were both tests done under the exact same circumstances, ie:

* Test no later than 9am

* Water only before test

* Last dose of NDT 8-12 hours, dose split the day before into 2 or 3 and adjusting time if necessary

* No biotin, B Complex or any other supplement containing biotin for 3-7 days befre test

Was it a new batch of NDT for the second test?

Are all your key nutrients optimal - Vit D, B12, Folate, Ferritin - when were they last tested?

[Francisneat in reply to SeasideSusie]

Hi SeasideSusie, yes apart from new batch, this would be a different bottle of meds.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Francisneat]

Same brand I assume. Prescribed or self sourced? Is it Thyroid-S?

I've read something very recently about Thyroid-S, the manufacturers apparently have said that each batch varies so you need to get your blood tested after starting each new batch, or if you go by symptoms then increase/decrease if needed.

[pennyannie in reply to SeasideSusie]

Can you share anything you have read recently regarding Thyroid S please ?

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to pennyannie]

It's on another thyroid forum so I can't link to them but I can send you a PM with the forum details if you wish. Let me know.

[pennyannie in reply to SeasideSusie]

Yes please and thank you in advance :

As always :

[Francisneat in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thank you for your help, it is Armour self sourced.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Francisneat]

OK, I'm afraid I don't know if there is a problem with Armour's potency.

[Francisneat in reply to SeasideSusie]

No worries thank you, I guess it could be outside influences as well, I was just putting it out to the group in case someone else had a similar experience.

[jamesal0]

This is not an exact science - there are so many things going on in your body it could be anything - it was a cold day and you burned more NDT as an example - I would not worry about numbers - if your Dr is happy and you feel good leave it alone. If you feel poorly experiment with going up or down slightly and see which makes you feel better. Thyroid hormones are a goldilocks drug. The difference between feeling great or feeling like garbage is tiny and the best way to optimize things is by experimenting on your self.

[Francisneat in reply to jamesal0]

Thanks so much I know your absolutely right , I have felt not as good as when I first started taking my increase, but I have had a couple of busy trips away which might be the case. I will take your advise and slightly increase/decrease and see how I feel.