thyroxine dosage

[annofcloves]

Can anyone tell me if 12 and a half of levo could be enough. If I try to go higher I seem to be worse. Have struggles for many years trying to increase dose. Am no better on NDT or T3 only.

[Buddy195 Administrator]

I can see this is your first post, although understand you’ve been a member for several years; welcome! We are a friendly and supportive group and are here to help.

Please can you share your most recent thyroid blood test results with us, so we can offer better advice.

What is your current medication/ dosage? When did you last adjust this?

Have you tested key thyroid vitamins (folate. Ferritin, B12 and Vit D) as having these optimal supports thyroid health?

[annofcloves in reply to Buddy195]

TSH-2.26, T4-14.4, T3- 4.6. No levo for 5 weeks. 19 Oct 23.

TSH-3.01, T4- 15.2, T3- 4.4. 25 mcg levo for 8 weeks. 2 Jan 24

TSH- 1.54. No T4 0r T3 result. 12 and a half for 5 days. 14 May-

All key thyroid vitamins are in the upper half of range.

[Buddy195 Administrator in reply to annofcloves]

Can you add ranges in brackets to above results, as these can vary between laboratories.

What is your current dose of Levo and how long have you been consistently on this dose?

[annofcloves in reply to Buddy195]

Ranges all same for each test

TSH- 0.27-4.2mU/L

T4- 12-22 pmol/L

T3- 3.1-6.8pmol/L

No levo at moment since 14 May 24

[Buddy195 Administrator in reply to annofcloves]

I would 100% get FT3 and FT4 checked before considering medication again. Your FT3 and FT4 in January are too old to advise on.

[annofcloves in reply to Buddy195]

Thank you so much for that advice.

[Buddy195 Administrator]

Do share levels when you get them!

[annofcloves in reply to Buddy195]

Will do- just ordered a test from monitor my health. Do have a nice weekend

[annofcloves in reply to annofcloves]

Just got Monitor my health result, test done on 26 June. Had 12 and a half levo from 27 May to 9 June, and on 22 and 23 June. Hope this doesn't confuse!

TSH- 1.96 (0.27-4.2

T4- 16.8 (12-22

T3- 4.3 (3.1-6.8