T4 and TSH

[ThorGor]

I have just recently had some blood tests done for my hypothyroidism and my results have come back as TSH 7.72 and T4 of 13 - there has definitely been a change in me with extreme lethargy and feeling chilly even when the weather is hot.  However I have recently suffered from severe bi-lateral pneumonia and wondered if the general feeling of unwell and the fact that my immune system was hit quite badly with the pneumonia could affect the levels.  I am currently on 150mcg of levothyroxine.

[anjalisharma090]

I had hashimotos since I was 17 and I am 25 now...dnt think it is caused by any other sickness..but I do have symptoms like you...feeling cold, and being extremely tired..and others as well....

[anjalisharma090]

I had hashimotos since I was 17 and I am 25 now...dnt think it is caused by any other sickness..but I do have symptoms like you...feeling cold, and being extremely tired..and others as well....

[ChitChatNine]

Has your Dr suggested an increase in meds based on your TSH?

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[laura1967]

Any acute illness or trauma can affect your thyroid....even stress for that matter.
Did your doctor increase your meds?

[ThorGor]

Going to docs on Monday morning - I cannot believe that they would not have even called me in if I had not called up and asked for my results.  I had been told that the most thyroid medication you can take on a daily basis is 200 mcg.  I suppose I will have to wait and see what the doc says.  I am just tired of feeling to awful!