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[Loopyloo243]

On 8th April 2024 I had a blood test as I was feeling tired and generally under par, tested my TSH 3.7 ( 0.27-4.2) T4 12.6 (12-22) so my dr increased my Levothyroxin to 75mcg. I felt a little bit better but had another blood test on 5th June and my result was TSH 3.01 and my T4 13.7 I'm feeling tired all the time again so do you think I need to increase my dose again.I take supplements, complex B and Biotin as I am loosing a lot of hair,which is also distressing. I do have Hashimoto's and I'm coming up to 75yrs old

[DippyDame]

Your FT4 is still low so, yes, increase to 100mcg levo

TSH should be close to 1...or under.

Also optimise vit D, vit B12, folate and ferritin.....essential to support thyroid function.

If possible test TSH, FT4 and FT3 together...FT3 is the most important result followed by FT54

We really need all three labs to make an accurate judgement

Stop biotin at least 2 days before a blood test

Cheapest test for above...10% discount available with code THYROIDUK10

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I suspect your FT3 is low...

For good health every cell in the body must be flooded with T3 by way of a constant and adequate supply....low T3 causes numerous symptoms including fatigue and hairloss

Gluten free diet advised for Hashi's.

Good luck!

[Loopyloo243 in reply to DippyDame]

Many thanks for your reply I need to contact my doctor again , agh well back on the merry go round.