Feeling symptomatic

[BBoopie]

Hello,

I’ve on 125mcg of levo for about 2 years now and lately started to feel symptomatic again. Had bloods done last week and even though I requested full thyroid bloods they’ve only come back with the TSH which 2.55 (range 0.4-5). I’ve made an appointment with the doctor to discuss and ask for an increase. Am I likely to get an increase or will I have to argue this? Any advice would be great, thank you ☺️

[TiggerMe Ambassador]

Could go either way!... Yes, you need an increase but whether they will agree.. 🙄

I'd grab yourself a private full test so you know exactly where you are

[BBoopie in reply to TiggerMe]

Yes I think a full test is in order! Crossing my fingers 🤞

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to BBoopie]

Could be very useful for a bit of GP training 😉

[tattybogle]

ask GP to look at these references, all recommending they adjust Levo dose to keep TSH lower (ie. between 0.5- 2/ 2.5) rather than 'anywhere in range'

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu.... my-list-of-references-recommending-gps-keep-tsh-lower-in-range-

and this one ... explains why 'anywhere in range' is not the same as 'optimal for the individual'

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu... explanation-of-what-*high-tsh-is-telling-us-when-our-ft4-level-is-normal-on-levothyroxine-the-shoe-size-analogy.-*-over-2.5-3-ish