Morning All, After a reading of 7.5 and classed as subclinical I was given 25mg of Levothyroxine in August 22, recent readings are Thyroid function test
Serum TSH level 3.31 mu/l [0.27
4.2]
Serum free T4 level 18.9 pmol/L
[10.0-21.0]
My issue is I still feel tired, cold and I have gained 1.5 stone on top of what I had gained previously. I have been trying to lose weight but to no avail! has anyone any thoughts? Thanks 😊
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Will your TSH above 2, I would push for an increase in medication as the 25mcg dose you are on is a very low starter dose. Most members report feeling best with TSH significantly below 1.
It would be useful to know your FT3 level, in addition to TSH and FT4. Key vitamins (ferritin, folate, B12 and vitamin D) are also important in supporting the thyroid, but do test first and post results before considering supplementing.
If your GP is unable to complete all the above (eg if TSH is within range, some surgeries may not be able to access FT4 and FT3 tests), you could look to do this privately, as many forum members do, for a better picture of your thyroid health:
hi. I felt the same so my gp suggested I have an additional blood test which resulted in me finding out I had hasimotos thyroditis , I now take alot of vitamins along side Levothyroxine, although not at the same time. I still have flare ups but when on the right dose which for me is 50 it’s better
I was on levo 25mg for about 3 years and I had no problems my TSH and T4 was in normal range. But I also felt tired my weight would fluctuate. But last September I went through a huge ordeal my anxiety went through the roof chest palpitations chest pain ringing in the ears just felt like death. I end up putting myself in Psych because I didn't know what to do when the doctors were saying there was nothing wrong with me. Well I found out I am going through menopause at 55 late age. And I also found out that I have Hashimoto's my antibodies were very high, my TSH is 534.9 I have never had numbers this high the highest I have ever had was a 7, in January they were 1.3. They increased my levo to 50 mg 2 weeks ago I go for more blood tests in 4 weeks to see where my levels are at. I will most likely need a higher dose as of now I feel like crap so I really don't have a good answer for you. I am struggling to get answers myself. I hope you feel better and I would ask to have your blood drawn again and see where you're at, best wishes
Levo never worked for me. Let me repeat that NEVER - not for the 5 years of constant blood tests, upping the dose, downing the dose, same like you, same symptoms, constant weight gain. Finally, went to NDT (pharmaceutical pig thyroid glands), with some improvement in symptoms, but no reduction in weight gain. Fast forward 30 years, and yes, NDT did afford a life with a full schedule of work, and parenting, and volunteering and more (I had the energy to do all that I wanted to do). Eventually, it stopped working...right around menapause...
At that point, I took the drastic step of listening to the alternative medicine gurus, reduced iodine for 30 days, (and thereafter constantly monitored intake of iodine, ie, diet, etc.) and am now 3 years without thyroid hormone replacement, losing weight, regaining energy, and living an unbelievable "Sr." life. Still working, still keeping up with grandchildren, gardening, traveling. Someone here recently published a paper from Dr. Lowe. (A super knowledgable Dr. who points to many causes / remedies of thyroid disease). I'll look for that post and repost it here - unless someone beats me to it. Dr. Lowe was way ahead of his time in the treatment of thyroid disease. He articulates distinctly why Levo doesn't work in so many people. My advice:? Keep looking for other remedies - other than Levo. There are many ways to treat thyroid disease.
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