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[Dahliasanddaisies]

Hi all,

Feeling somewhat relived that my latest medichecks test shows my TSH has increased since Jan (same dose - 75mcg) from 0.9 - 3.38. T3 and T4 remained fairly constant (see attached)

For the first time I also got TGA tested and they are high, my TPO antibodies have always been negative. So at least I know the cause of my underactive thyroid I guess.

So now I'm doing a dance with the GP, hoping she will agree to increase my Levo to 100 (she refused when my TSH was 0.9) even with a letter from the Thyroid Clinic. Got to wait another 3 weeks for an appointment though obviously..

All my other results have really improved with supplementing (so big thanks for all the advice on here).

Really hoping another increase might see me feel more like my old self again 🙏

[Dahliasanddaisies]

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[SovietSong]

You definitely have room for more levo.I need my frees about 80% through their ranges.Yours are T4 50% and T3 43% with conversion at 3.6(recommended 4 or under)You've probably read on here that most do better with TSH under 1 or at least under 2.My own TSH was 8 couple of years back but GP wouldn't do anything until it was over 10 so I know all about fighting for an increase.

[Dahliasanddaisies in reply to SovietSong]

Hey, thanks for looking at my results. Yes I have read (and tried to convince my GP) that my Ts were not high enough but she was only concerned with TSH, so hopefully she will listen to me know, but who knows!!

My TSH was 8 when I was first diagnosed and they didn't want to start me on Levo then.

[SovietSong in reply to Dahliasanddaisies]

It’s not easy.Do you have many hypo symptoms?feeling cold,joint/muscle pain,weight gain,fatigue,constipation,puffy pace and gastro issues were my main ones and seem to be common when under medicated.

[Dahliasanddaisies in reply to SovietSong]

The fatigue is unreal,aches and pains and some gastro symptoms!

[SovietSong]

Here’s hoping you get sorted at your next appointment,keep us posted on your progress,good luck.

[Dahliasanddaisies in reply to SovietSong]

Ah thanks, I will do!