I posted back in December with my lab work. At that time, the doctor prescribed me liothyronine. After talking with you all, I requested an increase in levothyroxin to 75mcg, which she agreed. I also started taking supplements. I am posting a picture of my labs from yesterday. The top image is that of the labs from December. The bottom image is from yesterday. What do you all make of the new labs? I still do not feel optimal. Do you think I should ask for an increase in levo or now try the liothyronine? I am taking a vitamin D supplement, as well as B12, but the D is even lower than in December!
I also wanted to say a big thank you to everyone that has helped me (and others) interpret our lab work. The insights shared help me know what to ask and request of my doctor. It has really helped me advocate for myself. The advice shared by the community here is invaluable. Thank you guys!
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Just posted my labs again..Hopefully when you zoom in they will be a lot clearer. They tested for hashimotos on the Dec labs. And yes no levo during blood work.
Let me.look on my bottle when I get home.and let you know about the D. The doc recommended adding liothyronineat my December visit. Do you think I should give it a try now? If not, why do you think an increase in levothyroxine is a better choice? Thanks for the feedback!!
I absolutely agree. It has taken me two years to even get to someone that seems to have an understanding of it. I appreciate your feedback. I was initially concerned after reading the aide effects butany have told me they started taking it in hald doses, working their way up. I already have anxiety and I know that's a side effect, so I'm mainly concerned about that. I know all meds come with side effects though.
I was fortunate to follow the advice from Dr John Lowe, researcher,doctor and expert on T3. He was also an Adviser to TUK before his death due to a bad fall that caused his brain to bleed. He worked right up until the end of his life.
I will give you his link and he disliked how many endocrinologists etc kept patients symptomatic.
Dr Lowe also stated that one daily dose saturated all of our T3 receptor cells and it, in turn, sent out 'waves' throughout the next couple of days .
When I took levothyroxine ('T4'alone) I had constant severe palpitations (worse during the night) and the Cardiologist took many overnight recordings to try to find out why I had palpitations..
All palpitations resolved when I stopped T4 and was prescribed T3 alone.
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