advice needed please

[Tpink123]

now been put on liquid thyroxine to see if makes any difference to my TSH levels which have been ridiculously high just can’t seem to balance them. My hormone levels were 107 and FSH was 155 can anyone help me is this why feel so depressed all time

[McPammy]

I take liquid levothyroxine and find it absorbs much quicker and better than tablet form. The other thing to check is your T3 level. If your T3 is too low your TSH can be too high. So always check TSH, T4 and T3. They all need to be optimal. TSH around 1.00. And T4 and T3 at least 50% through the range. Also check b12, vitamin D, folate and ferritin as you need good levels to help your thyroid levels be optimal. And check your cholesterol too as sometimes can go too high for people with thyroid issues.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

How much levothyroxine were you taking on tablets dose?

Which brand

What are your ACTUAL results BEFORE starting on liquid Levo

For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 tested

Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 at least once year minimum

when were vitamin levels last tested

what vitamin supplements are you taking

Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

Testing options and includes money off codes for private testing

thyroiduk.org/testing/

Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins

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Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins

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Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning.

Link about thyroid blood tests

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Symptoms of hypothyroidism

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Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test

See detailed reply by SeasideSusie

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Medichecks and BH also offer private blood draw at clinic near you, or private nurse to your own home…..for an extra fee

Just TSH, Ft4 and Ft3 test - £32

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10% off code here

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Monitor My Health also now offer thyroid and vitamin testing, plus cholesterol and HBA1C for £65

(Doesn’t include thyroid antibodies)

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10% off code here

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[eeng]

Depression is a very common symptom of hypothyroidism. It's not uncommon for people to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital with severe depression only to discover that they are severely hypothyroid. I really hope you find something works for you soon.

[Marz]

Please read through your last post and helpful replies of 4 months ago. Were you able to follow the advice given ? A suggestion to save me repeating it all again 🥰 Shout if you need help....

[FallingInReverse]

Hello Tpink123 !

We understand exactly what you are going through. That’s what this board is for - shared experience, support and recommendation for what to do.

It is overwhelming. Especially when you are depressed (a symptom of your low thyroid hormones.) Not to mention so many other debilitating symptoms.

It’s true that between your last post and the replies above you have advice for exactly what you need to do next.

Do you know what to do next?

If it’s all too overwhelming to sort through, just message again and we can give it to you one step at a time.