Test results

[Madge72]

Can I have advise with my new thyroid testFT3. 3.26 pg/ml. 1.4-3.5. pg/ml

*<0.4. ng/dL. 0.70-1.48ng/dL

TSH. *0.02 uUl/mL. 0.35-4.94 uUl/mL

I had Medichecks test June 28th allwas good only thyroid

I am in Spain now and had this done but I can't read it

I would welcome all help,Dr took me off Levothyroxine

7 weeks ago

[greygoose]

Sorry, but this isn't clear. Which numbers are results and which are ranges?

Do you have Hashi's?

Why did your doctor take you off levo?

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

Hello7 weeks ago these are my Medichecks results

TSH 0.055 mlu/L range.....0.27-4.2

FT4 5.2 pmol/L range 12-22

FT3 4.9 pmol/L range 3.1-68

My GP took me off Levo because it was to high

I have had this test In Spain today but I can't read it

I think I need a top up on T3 but I need advise

The test I sent earlier, is today's I don't have Hashis

I don't a good metabolism I can't lose weight

My eyes are not focusing as good

Thank you for your help

Madge72

[greygoose in reply to Madge72]

TSH 0.055 mlu/L range.....0.27-4.2

FT4 5.2 pmol/L range 12-22

FT3 4.9 pmol/L range 3.1-68

My GP took me off Levo because it was to high

What's too high??? Your FT4 is practically non-existant. How could any doctor in his right mind take you off levo with an FT4 like that? It beggars belief!

How much levo were you taking? Are you taking any T3? Because it's strange that your FT3 is nearly mid-range. You need to get back on it as soon as possible.

FT3. 3.26 pg/ml. 1.4-3.5. pg/ml

*<0.4. ng/dL. 0.70-1.48ng/dL

TSH. *0.02 uUl/mL. 0.35-4.94 uUl/mL

Difficult to understand your latest labs the way you've written them. Is it your FT4 that is <0.4? Your FT3 is almost at the top of the range, so doubtful you need it any higher. But your FT4 is really bad. You could sue that doctor for negligence - or stupidity.

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

These are today'sFT3 3.26pg/ml range 1.4-3.5 pg/ml

FT4*<.4 ng/dL range 0.70-1.48 ng/dL

TSH *0.02uUl/mL range 0.35-4.94 uUl/mL

I am on holiday for 5 more weeks could I try .25 of T3

I am taking 37.50mg

Looking at this should I be taking levothyroxine

Or what can I do

Thankyou

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

I was on 50mg levo

[greygoose in reply to Madge72]

OK, so you were on 50 mcg levo and 37.5 mcg T3, is that correct?

As I said, your FT3 is at the top of the range and I doubt you need more.

You don't say how you feel. If you feel good, then stay as you are. If you don't feel good, try adding your levo back in again at 50 mcg and see if things improve.

I don't really think your doctor stopped your levo because something was too high. I think he must have done it because he considered your TSH was too low. But, he was 100% wrong to do that. It's perfect normal to have a suppressed TSH when taking T3 at the dose you take. And it doesn't matter. And stopping the levo will have zero effect on the TSH. Just goes to show you how ignorant some doctors can be!

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

My metabolism is low and my eyes are not quite focusing I need to lose weight but my body is at a standstill level been on this dose 2weeks but I feel my bowels are starting to slow

[greygoose in reply to Madge72]

OK, so lots of hypo symptoms! I would try adding back the levo, if I were you.

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

Thank you I will do that...I needto see the EndoDr's know little

Thankyou

[greygoose in reply to Madge72]

Endos sometimes know less!

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

Can I start on 50mg or 25mg for a few days

[greygoose in reply to Madge72]

I thought you were only on 50 mcg anyway. That is a normal starting dose. But you can start on 25 if you wish.

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

50mg sounds much better thankyou

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

Hello you helped me with my results a few weeks ago,I had a test yesterday and they have changed

FT3 *4.88. pg/ml. 1.4 - 3.5 pg/ml

FT4 0.94. ng/dL. 0.70 - 1.48 ng/dL

TSH. *<0.01 uUl/mL. 0.35- 4.94 uUl/mL

Thank you

[greygoose in reply to Madge72]

How long were the gaps between your thyroid hormones and the blood draw? Your FT3 is suggesting that you might need to reduce your dose. But, it looks to me as if you took it too close to the blood draw. Your FT4 is very low.

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

FT3 about 7 1/2 hrs apart

Last one 10-30pm blood test 9-15am

I am taking 75 mg FT4.....I think also to low

Maybe increase to 100 mg

Thank you

[greygoose in reply to Madge72]

Yes, might be a good idea to reduce the T3 a tad (5 mcg) - I don't think the time gap will have affected the result very much - and a few days later increase the levo by 25 mcg. And see how you feel six weeks later.

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

Hello again I have been to the drs and they won't supply my levothyroxine because I am taking T3Is there anyone I can contact for help they won't even test me....is this right.. I am very frustrated at the moment

[greygoose in reply to Madge72]

Doesn't sound right to me. And I'm sure there is someone somewhere who could help. But, I really don't know because I don't live in the UK.

If I were you, I would start a new post, asking just that. Explain clearly in the title what you're looking for so that those that know will see it and respond.

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

Looking at my last reading would I be ok if I ordered 125mg per day as I will have to lookElsewhere

Thanks

[greygoose in reply to Madge72]

You should only increase by 25 mcg levo every six weeks, no more or it's too much of a shock to the system.

[Madge72 in reply to greygoose]

Can you please help me with my test resultsThank you

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[waveylines]

Oh Madge your GP is an idiot.. I know what he/she have done.... Gone purely on your TSH result which will of course be suppressed as you're on Likthyronine. You need that levo adding back in pronto. Generally I find doctors are pretty ignorant..... Is the Endo planning on mainly giving you T3?

[Madge72 in reply to waveylines]

No I am self medicating my Dr's are rubbish...thank you I have started this morning I need 50mg

[Madge72 in reply to Madge72]

Can you please help me with my resultsThank you

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[Madge72 in reply to waveylines]

Can you please help me with my resultsThank you

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