Just had my Jan bloods results back, and have an GP appt in Friday to discuss results and seek treatment for a reoccurrence of alopecia areata. I’d be grateful for your collective thoughts prior to my appt.
Blood testing done protocol.
Include antibodies (Ant-TPO 384 U/ml (0-6) which confirms autoimmune disease.
Currently on 100 Levo which I take in the morning (changed from bedtime as we eat late). Declined suggested reduction to 75 at last test)
TSH 0.02 (0.35-5) Nov 0.32 Oct 90.7
T4 16.7 (9-21) Nov 18.1 Oct <5.1
T3 6.1 (3-6) Nov 5.5
Since last blood test I’ve started vit D K2 spray, and the B12 drops. (Just started a complex - but after blood test).
GP is suggesting alternate 100 and 75mg, or hold and wait 4 weeks and retest. Alternating seems reasonable (and less drastic than initial suggested reduction).
I’m feeling much better than I did initially- but not back to exercise yet, hair loss is dramatic - but I’m not sure that is all thyroid.
I’m curious about reduction in T4 and increase in T3. I read a lot on her about poor converters, but not the opposite? Does anyone have any thoughts?
Also I haven’t tried gluten free yet - but I presume it’s recommended given two autoimmune conditions?
Many thanks.