Graves' Disease Support Group
Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...
Hey I have had Graves disease for about 5 years. First remission was about 3 years and the 2nd only 1 year. Anyway, started getting symptoms so got my levels checked.
TSH less than .01 ref is .27-4.2 uIU/ml
Free t4 2.39ng/dL ref is .9-1.7 ng/dL
Doctor put me on 5mg methimazole per day (which I thought was a bit low but my levels didn't seem too crazy so oKay whatever)
Month and a half goes by...levels rechecked and today
TSH less than .01 ref is .27-4.2 uIU/ml
Free t4 3.09 ref is .9-1.7 ng/dL
Free t3 6.3 ref is 2.5-4.3 pg/ml
So clearly 5mg methimazole is too little. Thoughts? Are these results very high or not too bad still?
I know our bodies are all different. Thanks for advice.
Sorry remissions seem to be lasting shorter each time. I would consider looking at the topics of any dietary/environmental triggers at this other list I have moderate at now for a number years:
http://www.livingwithgravesdisease.com/forums/forum/2-thyroid-101/
I am finding that as long as I avoid triggers from the chemical and toxins (think GMOs) among other things, I can keep my thyroid levels consistent as possible.
How is the 5 mg of MMI being taken? The FT4 was not super high to begin with. If only taking 5 mg once per day, then dividing the doses to two or three times per day with a pill cutter such as keeping thyroid nice and balanced. The thyroid does its best when getting a steady dose of ATD (antithyroid drug) is taken consistently.
The FT3 is high, is a beta blocker being taken? That should help with any hypER symptoms.
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