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synthroid not working?
by lily805, May 25, 2009 06:01PM
I have changed my synthroid so many times since the birth of my 3 year old. I am now on .137 and it says it is in the normal range, but I am tired, confused, and really struggling with weight gain and lack of energy. I run 3 miles about 5 days a week if I can make myself, but even then, I feel so tired. My doctor had me on .150 and my level was close to .05 when checked, but I felt worse than ever..I went to a regular physician and he decreased synthroid to .137 about a year ago. I don't know what to do...My levels are normal..around 2.5-3.0 when checked, but I still don't feel "right"..what suppliments are safe to help me feel back to normal again?? I have lost so much hair and I just want enough energy to enjoy life again!!! thanks
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You should request FT3, FT4 and TSH all done on the same blood draw.
Some people do better when a little T3 medication is added to the mix. Some do better on Armour thyroid. However, you won't know in which direction to go without FT3 and FT4. When you get those results, also get the reference range from your own lab. Reference ranges vary from one lab to another and different labs use different units. So, it's important to get those along with your results. If you want, you can post those here and members will comment on what they think will help you get well.
Good luck.