I've been taking Metavive for a few years but not that much. Finally NHS doctor agreed to treat as my TSH was still high whilst taking it, and they appeared to listen this time. It's only 25mcg of thyroxine but I think it's progress.
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Finally have treatment for subclinical hypothyroidism
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That’s great what is your TSH? What symptoms are you having. I felt worse on 25 but you may be fine if you take a bit of the metavive aswell. Are you planning to discontinue the metavive?
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Well done
What were most recent TSH, Ft4 and Ft3
Suggest you slowly stop Metavive as you increase levothyroxine
Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after being on constant unchanging dose and brand of levothyroxine
Do you know which brand of levothyroxine you are starting on yet
Only 25mcg tablets are Mercury Pharma, Wockhardt or Teva
Standard starter dose levothyroxine is 50mcg unless over 65
Thanks SlowDragon. I think it's Wockhardt. Have yet to get the results just that he's sent the Levo to my chemist. He said all the rest were "normal".
I will stop the Metavive at least for the first 8 weeks to see what happens.
You are legally entitled to printed copies of your blood test results and ranges.
The best way to get access to current and historic blood test results is to register for online access to your medical record and blood test results
UK GP practices are supposed to offer everyone online access for blood test results. Ring and ask if this is available and apply to do so if possible, if it is you may need "enhanced access" to see blood results.
Link re access
patients-association.org.uk...
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
In reality some GP surgeries still do not have blood test results online yet
Alternatively ring receptionist and request printed copies of results. Allow couple of days and then go and pick up.
Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after each dose change or brand change in levothyroxine
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 tested
Also both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested at least once
Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 at least once year minimum
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Looking at previous posts…..can’t see any previous tests of thyroid antibodies
Thanks. I will start the Levo tomorrow and try and get results.
Good luck!