Cindee:

Make sure it's not the other way around for the Free T3 and the Free T4 results.

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Oops - thanks for the catch....I've been up since 2 this morning - my elderly (90 yr) mom feel at assisted lving. Been a long day....

FT4 is .097 and FT3 is 2.4 at least I got the TSH right....:)))

Thanks.
Cindee

I'm sorry about your mom. Hope she's okay.

2.5 mg might be okay to continue. If when getting the labs done in the next few weeks and the numbers are still coming up, you might need to look at 3.75 mg a day of dosing.

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Thanks - mom is physically ok - no bumps, bruises, etc. The nurses found her on their 3 hour rounds beside the bed - not sure how long she was there. She is very sleepy today so may be dealing with a mini stroke or something, just watching her. She is alert, recognizes everyone but doesn't remember falling so who knows. Plus she refuses any "help" so that makes it tough too...

I'll keep the dose you mentioned in mind. I would just love to "sit" for a while and hopefully between the 2 levels of meds I can.

Have a good night,
Cindee

Hi Cindee,

Thanks for checking in. I had been wondering how you have been doing.
I went back to find your reference ranges...
Started 20 mg per day Methemizole the end of June - Lab Draw

7/29:

FT4 1.24 (.071-1.76)

FT3 4.3 (1.8-4.2)

Found in this thread:
http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Graves_Disease/forum/12949059-does-make-sense/page-2

It's good you adapting to the low level, but do keep an eye on the possibility for your liver enzymes rising at the slowed metabolism.You should be okay..but being aware and catching it early is easier.

I agree that steady is good, but the thyroid levels your at now might be too low for you. Time will tell. Remember the possibility of BRT, as opposed to free flight when the ATD dose becomes too great, and stopping is the only way to raise your levels.. IF your antibodies are still higher.

Keep up the good work. :)

Thanks Pam I always appreciate your insight. The liver and wbc were both normal at this point. Endo is not open to BRT at this point - her view is that I'm "normal" and I tried to explain that I felt better with higher numbers - which may or may not be true 'cause I've never stayed at a mid range spot but she didn't need to know that. - anyway her response was that the levels are coming up and lets see what happens.... I don't feel bad - have days of little energy but if I go hit the gym or go for a run, swim or whatever, I usually feel much better. So I don't know how you get medical people to listen to how you feel rather then the lab numbers.... am in a small community so resources are limited and am already traveling an hour to see her.....Will see what this next set says in
about 6 weeks before making any more decisions. The bright spot is that where I'm at now, the numbness is tolerable and I am able to sleep - 2 things I haven't been able to do so I'll take that for now....:))

Have a fabulous day!
Cindee