Hi everyone, hope you're having a fantastic Friday!
A few months ago I posted some results from MediChecks and was told I should push for an increase in my thyroxine (was at 100mcg). I was able to convince the doctors of this and for the past two months I've been on 125mcg per day (up 25mcg) but that two months is coming to an end.
I did a blood test on 14th April with my GP and these were the results (posted below). I didn't go for another MC appointment so this is all the info I have.
TSH - 0.02 mIU/L (normal range 0.27-4.2)
Free T3 - 4.9pmol/L (normal range 3.1-6.8)
Serum T4 - 22.3 pmol/L (normal range 11.0 - 21.2)
I've noticed my anxiety has reduced and I'm sleeping better but I've not heard from the GP about whether they will keep me on this dosage or not.
I appear to be outside the normal range for both the TSH and T4 but I feel fine, no feeling over active or under. I have also lost some weight; 5lbs prior to the new dose and 6.5lbs whilst on the increased meds. I was also fasting during Ramadan so not sure if this made a difference to the blood test results. All meds were taken on an empty stomach in the morning, an hour away from foods. Any supplements I took were in the evening upon breaking the fast.
What are your thoughts please?
Many thanks
Sarah