Does this dose sound right?

[dlr2007]

Hi Everyone,
I've had hypothyroidism for about 4 years now. Last summer I lost my health insurance, and was off of my levothyroxine until January. I felt awful after a while- gained over 10 pounds, exhausted, forgetful- you all know the deal, I'm sure. When I got my bloodwork for my thyroid done, my levels came back at 44. Doc says normal is between 1 and 3, so that's about as bad as it can get and that my throid is producing very little on it's own. My old dose of levothroxine was 88 mcg, so he put me back on that. I got another blood test after a month, but haven't heard if I need to raise my dosage.
  Does 88 mcg sound right for someone with a levelof 44? Or is it too low? I'm asking cuz I still feel very tired.
  Thanks!
Dee

[laura1967]

Give it time...lol...you will get there!  This is only temporary...keep reminding yourself.
Let us know when you get new results in! :)

[dlr2007]

Thanks to you both for the advice! Guess I gotta wait longer- after being off meds for 6 months I should be Ok with that- lol. I just wanna lose the 10 lbs for springtime and get my energy back!!!

[laura1967]

Hi there and welcome. Unfortunately you are going to have to play the waiting game of 6 weeks before testing again. It takes that long for the T4 to regulate.

[suep112]

It really depends on your weight. It might be a little low if you have gained 10 pounds in the time you went off your meds. It will take about six weeks for a more accurate reading to be done.  It might take awhile to bring it down to normal, but a real high dose of levothyroxine isn't the way to do it. Getting it checked one month later is a little too soon according to most the stuff I have read.