Updated Test results

[Danniabg]

At the recommendation of Gimel and after reading many times on here regarding test results, I have mine updated now with the Free T3 & T4.  I can't see my endo at the moment as she isn't working since breaking her leg, so would appreciate advice please.

History: I had a partial thyroidectomy in July this year, due to benign nodules on my left gland.
In Sept I was diagnosed Hypo
TSH was 6.17 uIU/ml (0.27-5.0/ for monitoring of therapy it says then these numbers 0,2-5,50) (I live in Bulgaria btw)
I didn't have the Free ones done then as only discovered them on here.

Had the test done this week after being on 25mgs of Levothyroxine for the first 2 weeks, then 50 mgs per day.
TSH now 4.11 uIU/ml (0.49-4.67/ for monitoring of therapy then 0,2-5,50/)
FT3 3,04 (2.5-4.3)
FT4 1,07 (0.71-1.85)

And my cholesterol has come down from 6.7 to 5.9 (6.5 - 4.5) but I did have it lower than that pre op.

I did have a full blood count, but all the numbers are within range, so seems ok.

I am losing weight quite easily I have to say, I am now the lightest I have been in over 10 years so happy about that!

I would appreciate Gimel and anyone else's feedback on what the thyroid figures mean please as I can't see my endo :)

Thanks in advance
Nikki

[Danniabg]

Hiya everyone,
It's been a while but I just had some tests in and would like to share and get opinions.
I've been on NDT (Thyroid-S) now for 8 weeks and am on 2 and 1/4 grains, I was on 2 grains at the time of the tests below.

TSH 0.014 (0.27-4.20) :) Down from 2.23
FT3 4.97H (1.45-3.48) This range was (2.0-4.4) in Oct 2012
FT4 1.37 (0.93-1.70)
Tpo 9.38 <34 (Up from 6.34 despite being on Selenium)
TgAb 9.8 <115 (down from 10.0)

Vitamin B12 1089.4 H (191-663)
Up from 205, only been supplementing with 5000 mgs daily since beg of Dec 2012.

Vitamin D3 66.2 (Up from 38 in Oct 2012) :)
Ferritin 130! (Up from 48.3 in Oct 2012)
Iron 14.6 (6.0-26.0) Up from 12.9 in Oct 2012
TIBC 56.7 (47.0-77.0) Up from 54.6 in Oct 2012
HCT 0.40 (0.35-0.44) Unsure if these 2 help for Iron numbers
HGB 138 (115-160)

Potassium 3.78 (3.5-5.6) (Tourniquet used)
Sodium 139.8 (135-152)

So as you can see I have got my B12 up, I'm a bit worried about my high Ferritin and still my Iron maybe low.
Plus my FT3 seems very high.

Any advice is welcomed, thanks. :)

[Red_Star]

I have a rare autoimmune condition called juvenile pernicious anaemia. My sister has this condition as well just to add.  I need to take B12 daily for life. Symptoms show up just three days after i stop taking my B12 spray. Crazy but true. :)

[Danniabg]

Hiya, no worries at all Red Star,
I ordered BetterYou B12 Boost Oral Spray - with Chromium & Green Tea - 25ml, it says it delivers 1200 mcg and lasts 40days with 4 sprays per day! Seems a lot but I can't see me using it that many times as I have also got Jarrow Formulas, Methyl B-12, 5000 mcg, 60 Lozenges coming.
Do you only use it when you feel you need it, like when you're tired or dizzy maybe?

[Red_Star]

I'm only a month late at replying. lol I use a brand called BioCeuticals for my sublingual B12 spray.  One spray is 500mcg so i use about 4 or 5 sprays a day.  Good stuff. :)

[Danniabg]

Good advice as usual, thanks Gimel.

I must admit for the first time ever I've begun to actually take note of my body much more by using a daily diary of symptoms, food, activity, medication, blood pressure, pulse and temperature.  This way I can compare notes if I hit a wall later on.

I've even started to exercise again which I'm chuffed about though I'm doing that slow and sure too.

I just hope it stays this way! :)
Hope you're well too by the way, take care all xx

[gimel]

Very glad to hear that you are doing so much better, NIkki.  Seems that you are doing all the right things with supplements and meds.  

In my opinion, I think that if you have already improved  that much, you should consider deferring any increases for a while.  Keep in mind that symptom relief tends to lag changes in blood levels of thyroid hormone.  You have felt so bad for so long, now that you have increased your thyroid hormone levels, it might be best to give your body a chance to heal and see how much better you feel at current dosages.  

Slow and sure is always the best approach to increasing thyroid meds.   You never want to increase too much or too fast.  Remaining slightly hypo, while tweaking your meds and finding your "sweet spot" is miles better than taking a chance of flipping over into being hyper.