I really don’t want my Throxine stopped as a matter of fact I have asked for it to be increased . My TSH is 1.15 ( 0.27 - 4.2 )
Free T3 5.5 ( 3.1 - 6.8 )
Free Thyroxine 18.1 (12 - 22 )
I would be so grateful for any advice
My Sisters are on at least 3 times that dose and I weigh 66 kgs
Thank you
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What were your results before starting levo?
What symptoms do you have?
Your levels look surprisingly good for such a small dose?
Free T4 (fT4) 18.1 pmol/L (12 - 22) 61.0%
Free T3 (fT3) 5.5 pmol/L (3.1 - 6.8) 64.9%
T4:T3 Ratio 3.291
? metavive
I didn't think she was still using it?
those results are from post 2mths ago when i think ? she was .
I couldn't tell, it was mentioned she stop taking it and re-test 8 months ago? 🤷♀️
Quite impressive results if done on 25mcg and 1 Metavive 2
see reply below
hi jay , these results are from a couple of months ago.
from previous posts it looks like were you taking 25mcg levo plus some metavive at the time of that test ?
i'm having to guess cos you didn't answer some Q's on previous posts , but looks likely that your levo dose was reduced from 50mcg to 25mcg because there was a test showing low / below range TSH
Aug 2023 ~
TSH level 0.27 mU/L
Thyroid peroxidase AB 67.7 U/ml
if you were taking some metavive as well as levo at time of this test too , then it's is likely that was why TSH was so low , and likely why GP reduced dose.
to give good advice , forum members will need to know if still taking metavive and if so when last dose was taken before any thyroid blood tests.
But why does GP say they want to reduce levo dose further/ stop it ? ...
those test results from 2 mths ago are fine , ie. they don't show any need to stop levo ,because TSH is in range and so is fT4 .
has your GP had other results since then ? is GP aware you were / are taking metavive ?
Still taking Metavive but near impossible to see the GP to discuss having more bloods next Thursday as there’s possibly a kidney abnormality
why did the GP say they wanted to remove levo ? and when did they say this to you ?
We seem to be missing the beginning of your treatment, were you previously on a higher dose of Levo and what were your results before adding Metavive? How did you end up on your current regime?
Apologies for late reply - An Endocrinologist in London - and an Exceptional Nutritionist here in South Wales - I don’t know my results before starting Levo as I have moved so many times.
GP rather the Receptionist phoned me last week to inform me . I have a GP appointment but it’s weeks away .
That's a shame.... I would imagine the Endo would have put you onto a full replacement dose of Levothyroxine before adding Metavive?
Does your GP know you use Metavive?
Honestly not sure - when I see him ~ eventually that he will take much notice of anything I will say . Has anyone had much joy from going to an Endo privately.
ok well come back and let us know what he says .
sorry , it's difficult to say anything more useful at the moment as we have too little information
My GP wants me to reduce my thyroxine or stop taking it all together as my blood tests are too high.
My CCG have advised my GP to stop my T3 - Cornwall
Should I ask for my levothyroxine to be increased? TSH "normal.."
is it safe to stop thyroxine for a few days ? 
How can my t4 be 5.20 when I am on t3 only?
