Getting back

[Chunkeymonkey]

Hey I’m back. It’s been a while. I still have my thyroid condition as we all will.. I still have weight issues. I’m now post menopause as well. My bp well controlled but now I have SORE MUSCLES due to inactivity.

so it’s time to return to the gym and weight loss before I get any bigger.

I will try not to stress my body lol

[PurpleNails Administrator]

Welcome back

This is your first post on thyroid forum we may be able to offer better advice if you add some history & information to your profile.

Sore muscles, blood pressure & weight issues might mean you’re not sufficiently replaced with thyroid levels.

What is your replacement dose?

Do you have access to your test results eg online access? You can request a printed copy if online access not available.

If you share your results with lab ranges we offer further guidance.

[HowNowWhatNow]

Hi!

How do you know your muscles are sore due to inactivity? And not B12 deficiency or anything else?

I see someone else has responded to your post in a thorough way, so am really just echoing what they say.

[Chunkeymonkey]

Thanks for the replies. I’m currently taking 125mcg levo nice recommendations whilst taking b.p. meds.

I’ve stopped being so active due to lack of energy and motivation lol

[PurpleNails Administrator in reply to Chunkeymonkey]

What were your last test results TSH, FT4 & FT3 add them with lab range.

For full testing you also need TPO, TG antibodies plus folate, ferritin, B12 Vitamin D.

Without optimal nutrient levo doesn’t work well & convert to the active FT3.

Many use private testing as NHS won’t test everything.

thyroiduk.org/help-and-supp...

Do you take your medication away from replacement. Levo should be taken away from food / medications & supplements.