T4 range

[duckie21]

If the t4 range is (7-16) what's a recommended result for it. Mine sits at 14 and I'm sure that's what's causing my gut issues.

[duckie21]

Loose bowel motions. Been checked out all ok . I know hyperthyroidism can cause this that's why I'm thinking am I overmedicated. Tsh and t3 all ok

[duckie21]

I'm on 75mg eltroxin which is the only one I can take as the others have acacia in them .The only other thing is I'm on bp meds and they can cause issues . Thanks for your answer.😃

[duckie21]

Yes I've done all that tried many different ones .

[duckie21]

Unfortunately they all have the same side effects. Gut issues etc

[SlowDragon Administrator]

you need to test TSH, Ft4 and Ft3 plus vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

What vitamin supplements are you taking

Lower vitamin levels more common as we get older

You need to maintain GOOD vitamin levels for good conversion of Ft4 (levothyroxine) to Ft3 (active hormone)

If conversion is poor you can end up with high Ft4 but low Ft3

ALWAYS test early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

Is it still same dose as you have always taken

You might need to try a SMALL dose reduction

Eg 75mcg 6 days a week and 50mcg one day a week

But

A) test first

B) only change one thing at a time

c) improve low vitamin levels first

Also looking at previous posts you possibly have developed intolerance to dairy

Worth trying dairy free diet

Can you get lactose free Levo in NZ