Hello again,
I have just had a full blood test ( T3 not tested of course).
I wondered if anyone could give me some advice please.
I was hoping to increase my T4 but Dr wanted to do a blood test first
Currently taking 75mg (but I have increased this amount myself to 100mg) so these are results based on taking 100mg.
Still feeling tierd most of the time.
Many Thanks
Just testing TSH and Ft4 tells you virtually nothing
Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after each dose change or brand change in levothyroxine
How long since you increased dose to 100mcg
Which brand levothyroxine do you get
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
Low vitamin levels are extremely common when hypothyroid, especially with autoimmune thyroid disease
What were results when last tested and how long ago
Autoimmune thyroid disease with goitre is Hashimoto’s
Autoimmune thyroid disease without goitre is Ord’s thyroiditis.
Both are autoimmune and generally called Hashimoto’s.
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)
Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins
Post all about what time of day to test
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Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning.
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Link about Hashimoto’s
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Symptoms of hypothyroidism
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Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test
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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
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looking at previous posts the cause of your hypothyroidism is autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto’s
Are you on gluten free and/or dairy free diet
If not you need coeliac blood test via GP BEFORE considering trial on GF
Hi SlowDragon, Thankyou for your response.
I have been self medicating with 112 mg for over 8 weeks now which is why I tested. I am taking Teva brand (75mg) but cut another tablet in half to increase the dose which actually works out to 112mg.
I followed all pre test procedures before blood draw.
I will do a private blood test also to get my FT3 result as know this is important too.
I just wondered should my FT4 be at optimal range?
I had vitamins tested too. I will try to post if someone would be kind enough to comment on these too please.
Free T4 (fT4) 10.1 pmol/L (7.9 - 16)
Ft4 only 27.2% through range
Have you always been on Teva
Teva makes 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg and 100mcg
Many patients do NOT get on well with Teva brand of Levothyroxine.
Teva is lactose free.But Teva contains mannitol as a filler instead of lactose, which seems to be possible cause of problems. Mannitol seems to upset many people, it changes gut biome
Teva is the only brand that makes 75mcg tablet.
So if avoiding Teva for 75mcg dose ask for 25mcg to add to 50mcg or just extra 50mcg tablets to cut in half
But for some people (usually if lactose intolerant, Teva is by far the best option)
Might be worth trying Vencamil Levo if you need lactose free
Vencamil (currently 100mcg only) is lactose free and mannitol free. 25mcg and 50mcg tablets hopefully available from summer 2024
March 2023 - Aristo now called Vencamil
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Helpful post about different brands
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List of different brands available in U.K.
only folate result
What vitamin supplements are you taking
I have other results I’ll try to attach to this post.
I take a good Vit DK. BComplex, omega 3,6,8,&9 and magnesium.
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Ok. Here is my Vit D result.
Can I also add others to be looked over please?
So vitamin D is good
How much vitamin D do you supplement
Add B12 and ferritin results too
I use a few drops of vit DK.
B12 results.
B12 ok
Blood Test Results
Blood test results - help!
Monitor My Health blood test results
Please help with blood test results. 
1st blood test results since adding T3 to T4
