Hypothyroidism Support Group

Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...

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itecblogger
itecblogger
I had been doing super super awesome last February. These are my test results from then:riiodothyronine,Free,Serum


Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Triiodothyronine,Free,Serum 4.6 2.0-4.4 pg/mL

Thyroxine (T4) Free, Direct, S
Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
T4,Free(Direct) 1.69 0.82-1.77 ng/dL

Tsh
Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Tsh 0.006 0.450-4.500 uIU/mL

Now I feel like crap and here are my labs.
Tsh 0.013 0.450-4.500 uIU/mL

Triiodothyronine,Free,Serum


Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
Triiodothyronine,Free,Serum 3.1 2.0-4.4 pg/mL

Thyroxine (T4) Free, Direct,
Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units
T4,Free(Direct) 0.88 0.82-1.77 ng/dL

I'm on 60 units Armour thyroid in the morning and 30 in the afternoon.
I'm sure my doc office will have their own opinion but just wondered what you guys would recommend? I've now been on Armour for 1 year. Why would I go from feeling so super awesome in February to horrible now?
dawnrose0004
dawnrose0004
I'm so sorry you aren't feeling well! I was at optimal levels and then all of a sudden, some symptoms returned and sure enough, my labs warranted an increase. I think you would benefit from an increase as well. Try and see if you can get labs a little more frequent too. 7 months is a long time between blood draws.

I hope you feel better soon!
MButterfly
MButterfly
Your Free T4 dropped almost in half, no wonder you feel like crap.

One of the most common causes of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's. Your thyroid is constantly under attack from antibodies and an increase every six weeks or so isn't uncommon.

Lots of things can affect your thyroid: Stress, illness, dietary changes.

And, yes, YOU need an INCREASE.

Dawn gave you some good advice - find a doc that will give you an increase, but also ask the doc to check AT LEAST every 3 months, but preferably every six weeks.
cd3764
cd3764
I agree with what's been said already.....especially with the lab frequency to stay on top of things.

Also, many people find the need for a dose adjustment when the weather gets cooler...
itecblogger
itecblogger
I am really lucky to have a great doc office and see a great NP. She gave me a pretty good bump in med and will see me with new tests in 4-6 weeks.
She did want to retest for antibodies. A year ago when I came to her I didn't have the level that indicates Hashimotos so I never gave up gluten. I guess I need to continue eating gluten for 4 more weeks until we redo testing or it will mess up testing?