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Low Total Thyroxine T4/Normal TSH
by Shell111, May 22, 2008 10:41AM
Following is a series of thyroid test results of mine over the last 5 months:
1/11/08
TSH 0.63
Total T4 4.9
T3 Uptake 38.4
Started on 25mcg levothyroxine
Felt slightly better for a few weeks
3/11/08
TSH 0.64
Total T4 5.2
Increased dose to 50mcg levothyroxine
After about 2 weeks feeling more fatigued, more weight gain, heart racing, appetite increase, constipation with diarrhea, eyes red and burning like fire....
5/15/08
TSH 0.52
Total T4 5.4
Still on 50 mcg levothyroxine
Should I be on medication at all? I am considering going back down to 25 mcg. If this is a familiar situation for anyone out there I would appreciate any and all feedback!!!!!!!
Thanks!
1/11/08
TSH 0.63
Total T4 4.9
T3 Uptake 38.4
Started on 25mcg levothyroxine
Felt slightly better for a few weeks
3/11/08
TSH 0.64
Total T4 5.2
Increased dose to 50mcg levothyroxine
After about 2 weeks feeling more fatigued, more weight gain, heart racing, appetite increase, constipation with diarrhea, eyes red and burning like fire....
5/15/08
TSH 0.52
Total T4 5.4
Still on 50 mcg levothyroxine
Should I be on medication at all? I am considering going back down to 25 mcg. If this is a familiar situation for anyone out there I would appreciate any and all feedback!!!!!!!
Thanks!
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The Total t4 is an outdated test and should be replaced with the free t4- a very reliable way to measure thryoid hormone circulating in the blood.
Ask for repeat tests using the free t4 instead..