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  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭cltt97


    Well, this is exactly what happened to me. I was happily cruising along on 125mcg Eltroxin, feeling quite ok actually, and then my system went crazy, and within 6 months I got so ill, I had to go to A&E once, was referred for an MRI just to make sure I didn't have a brain tumour or something and could barely function due to severe head pressure and something I can only describe as mini seizures, racing heart, increased pulse, shortness of breath - unbelievable symptoms. It started very slowly with just feeling unwell and a bit dizzy sometimes and feeling my heart pumping, and feeling I couldn't breath properly now and again, but it steadily got worse and I ended up having this on a daily basis to the extend where I felt I would pass out. I had to come off the eltroxin altogether and voila, all the madness disappeared. Funnily enough, of the millions of tests I had during that time, not one came back indicating that I had actually gone hyper... Problem was after about 6 months of being off it I started feeling the hypo symptoms again (bloating, tiredness, dry eyes, weight gain, the works...) so had to go back on some sort of treatment. I've had serious problems tolerating any type of thyroid hormones after this. It has taken me almost a year to get up to a dose where my TSH is now 53 and T4 is 6.9. So I am still severely hypothyroid, but slow is my only friend. I'm also taking a small dose of hydrocortisone to support the adrenals, and this regime seems to work - work as in I can take the hormones without feeling I'm about to collapse. So this is why I find it so frustrating that the vast majority of the medical profession in this country thinks, here's your eltroxin, you'll be grand, now go away.
    Anyways, my frustration has been aired!
    Limerick Bishop: It's great that it works so well for you, I hope it stays that way. Re your sinuses, have you tried dairy free for a while? I've heard this numerous times now that dairy can cause problems of that kind.


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭LimerickBishop


    Hi cltt97,

    Sorry to hear about what you've been through, sounds horrendous. Its starting to scare me now. This condition is a life sentence, and can seemingly flare up at any time.

    I've cut back a lot on dairy, only use a drop of milk once a day with my decaf coffee, I drink herbal tea and I rarely have breakfast cereals preferring boiled eggs or spelt bread sandwich. I rarely have cheese, yoghurt or butter. I can go without creamy desserts now, and I don't miss them at all now. I don't touch junk food nor processed food. In the 2 years before my diagnosis I ate mostly junk food and processed food and smoked a few ciggies a day and had a few drinks at the weekend, drank maybe 2 cups of caffinated coffee a day, drank fizzy drinks too, liked my cakes and sweet things. On top of all that I worked evenings and nights and rarely exercised, so my lifestyle now is completely different.

    I think the sinus problem comes from my swimming, where the pool I attend is heavily chlorinated. I enjoy swimming and using the steam room because I know this is very beneficial for people with our condition. I think the poor weather here this summer hasn't helped with colds and sinus problems.

    I'm wondering should I ease off on the exercise and weightloss since it seems to be lowering my TSH level very quickly. I'm very happy to be 2.40 or thereabouts. My old personality has returned, but in the morning I can be a little bit snappy with people who annoy me - I wish I could eliminate this as I'm not proud of myself at these times. I don't have road rage, but I get annoyed by inconsiderate motorists who speed and tailgate.


  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭cltt97


    Yes, I was very unlucky. And I think it is mainly due to the fact that I was only diagnosed when the condition was quite advanced. My first test came back with TSH>100. So I have no idea how bad it actually was, but I'd say the lack of thyroid hormones to this extend probably did a lot of damage to my overall hormonal balance, and now I'm having trouble getting everything back to normal.
    What kind of sinus problems do you have? Never asked. This is actually one thing I don't get too much. My dairy intake is probably like yours, almost zilch. I'm also totally gluten free. I swim once a week. I wish I had more energy to do it more often. I think I'll just have to wait till my levels get a bit better, if I push myself too much I feel comatose the next day. That's what's also puzzling me about your TSH being lowered by exercise? If anything, I would have thought if you're burning all this energy, that your T3/T4 demand would go up. Re your morning moods - have you ever had your cortisol tested? That is one thing I noticed when I went on HC, I became less agitable. Found myself getting very annoyed about things and I never used to get stressed/annoyed over anything before I got hit with this. Now I'm more back to my relaxed self.
    But back to your sinuses - I don't know what it feels like, but have you ever tried swimming with a nose clip? I see a good few people wearing them. And then there is also a really good nose rinse, called NeilMed Sinus rinse. Basically a plastic bottle, into which you pour boiling water, add one of the sachets and wait till it's cooled down to a lukewarm temperature and then you squirt this into the nose. It's a light saline solution and clears/cleans the nasal passageway, removing dirt and potential allergens etc.. I've used it many times and it's really good. and mild, nothing pharmaceutical, just good old saltwater really.
    I also think that probably your total lifestyle overhaul had some effect on your wellbeing, from what you're saying you went on a total detox, so I think all of that probably contributed to your "sped up system". I would just keep going as you do and keep a close eye on those thyroid levels.


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭LimerickBishop


    Got my nose clip today so I'll try it out this week and see how it goes.

    Last night was the first time in a long time I didn't sleep well, so I don't feel great today, which I put down to lack of rigorous exercise. I felt a little bit hyper yesterday, but I don't have shakes or headaches or any other telltale symptoms of hyperthyroidism, so I think I'm pretty safe. I might practice some yoga to sort me out later.

    I have a feeling my TSH is lowering all the time, and wouldn't be surprised if the next test result was below 2.0. My appetite has lessened and I sometimes feel my heart rhythm is a little bit faster, so I reckon my metabolism is a lot faster than it has been for years. I know my body fat level has reduced back to what normal people have, and that if anyone who had hypothyroidism met me, they wouldn't think that I had it at all.

    Still, I'm not resting on my laurels, I know lifestyle has a lot to do with it so I need to keep going all the right things and live the life of a mormon, as I put it myself.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1 Behelzibub28


    Wow, I'm so getting away with murder with mine. Have Graves 4 years (diagnosed anyway) and have been on a mix of Neomercazole and Beta blockers on and off since. T4 is so low it's unreadable and TSH is between 50 - 85 (or is it the other way around?).
    My only symptoms are tremors and and muscle loss/tiredness and heart rate/BP.

    My Specialist is pushing for Radioactive iodine and can't understand my refusal to do it. (I feel **** but a good kinda ****)

    Has any one been through RID and would they do the same again?

    Best of luck everyone

    From a mystical male of the species.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭calf


    Hi
    just had my eltroxin increased from 100mg to 125mg last monday still feeling very tired does anyone know how long it take's to start working with extra 25mg
    thanks


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,131 ✭✭✭RentDayBlues


    Unfortunately theres no exact answer to this, everyone is different. When ever my meds have increased I ahve noticed it within a week or so, but sometimes not at all


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭LimerickBishop


    calf wrote: »
    Hi
    just had my eltroxin increased from 100mg to 125mg last monday still feeling very tired does anyone know how long it take's to start working with extra 25mg
    thanks

    Calf,
    In my experience a higher dose does not make you change the way you feel. You must initiate the change yourself, start by taking light exercise and eating healthier foods. The eltroxin is not a magic pill that makes everything right. I look on eltroxin as an enabler to put things right yourself. If you are overweight, you will feel better when you lose weight.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭Wyldwood


    I agree with LimerickBishop. A brisk walk and no junk food makes a whale of difference. You have to push yourself out the door to exercise even when you feel like falling into bed.

    I had more bloods done this morning so waiting to see how the TSH/T4 will be.


  • Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭hgm


    Hi all.I hope you are doing well.I posted a few months ago about trying to get a diagnosis with my doctor.I had a underactive thyroid and my doctor did'nt seem bothered by it and tried to fob me off and say it will fix itself. I perservered and demanded she re do the bloods last month.The results showed my levels were normal again but that there was anti-bodies found. She rang me the other day and all she said was she would need to see me once a year to check my bloods and that was it.I got off the phone confused and upset as i know i'm not well. I had 3 good weeks in July but now i'm back to feeling rotten again.I have no energy at all and i'm aching all over. My throat is swollen and sore and i'm just fed up with it all.

    Please can someone tell me if they had similar experience? Is it normal to not prescribe meds even though i got a positive TPO result? From what i have read this means Hashimotos disease? I'm so left in the dark now i really don't know where to turn or what to do. I know i need to find a good GP who will treat me so if anyone knows of any in the Dublin area please can you pass me on their details.
    Thanks!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 388 ✭✭El.duderino


    harr wrote: »
    hi
    i have a underactive thyroid since birth so i dont know what life is like with out a underactive thyroid.I do struggle with my weight and get very tired at times other than that life is pretty normal,just stick to a good diet and get some exercise.My gp does my bloods so far no need to see any body else.
    I have developed arthritis in my knees so my gp is trying to find out if the 2 are linked.I am currently taking 200 mg of Eltroxin daily.
    Can someone tell what one would put in a thyroid diary? I have not seen a endocrinologist since i left the care of crumlin over 17 years ago.The body does feel a bit battered some mornings and i get fuzzy head now and again so i might get my gp to set up a meeting with a endocrinologist at some stage in the near futher.Thanks LimerickBishop you have some good tips in your post.Best of luck tigerb but my sure everything will be fine :)

    Hi your post interests me. (As fellow underactive sufferer from young)

    I recently read this article and I quizzed the consultant in June. If I should be worried myself using eltroxin in the long term. Of course they said i,m grand and sent me on my way. Keep active to promote good bone strength and agility.

    You should ask your GP to refer you to Endocrinologist. They can help you better than your GP. Doesn't cost anything either.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭Wyldwood


    Well, there I was thinking I was on the mend, TSH slowly coming up, 0.24 at last test & due another next week, when wham the palpitations, racing heart & tremors have hit again in the last two days. Not feeling good at all. At this stage I think I'll have to come off the Eltroxin totally for a while & see how things go.
    Had planned on going on holiday at the end of September but think that's not going to happen now.

    So tired of this roller coaster, it's been going on for over 6 months now. On top of it all my doctor gave up her practice so I'm facing explaining my woes to a new GP.

    Sorry about the rant, just so frustrated.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2 Smokey10


    Hi all,
    I have an underactive thyroid for the for the last 10 years.
    After beginning on the eltroxin I felt great, prob cause I felt so so bad, my TSH was over 580 (this is not a typo!). The endocrinologist said he had never seen a case like it before & could not believe that I was still sitting in front of him as the depression was so bad. I was very young at the time too, about 20.
    Anyway, once on the eltroxin I felt better all round, depression lifted, lost some weight, my body shaped changed also as apparently I haven’t finished developing after puberty due to the hormone imbalance - so life was good :)

    However my eltroxin was 200mg a day & I was starting to become underactive again, after about 2 years of ''lets leave it another 6 months & do another blood test" I discovered that I had coeliac disease (I had been anemic since I was 16). Since going GF, my eltroxin has been reduced to 150mg & I feel great! I get Thyroid Function blood tests ever 2 months. The eltroxin dose has only regulated recently (almost 3 years GF). It took almost 2 years for my coeliac antibodies to come down to normal.

    So my advise to anyone with thyriod issues is get ur bloods done ever 2 months until they are regular, and then ever 6 months after that for evermore. I had to pursue this myself, my experience with doc's is great so I think its better to be informed yourself.

    Also, keep an eye for (unexplained) anemia as this is a symptom of coeliac disease, which unfortunately you are more prone to once you have thyroid problems (autoimmune gene)

    :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭cltt97


    To hgm: There appear to be two different camps of how to treat people that are clinically euthyroid, but have antibodies. One camp says lets do nothing and wait and see, and the other camp is of the opinion that supplementing with thyroid hormones will keep the inflammatory process in check, and they will supplement similar to someone who is hypothyroid. Personally, I believe in the second camp. One of my friends falls into this category and she was put on Eltroxin, is now on 125mcg and is feeling reasonably ok. So there are definitely doctors out there, who treat based on antibody count.
    To el.duderino - whilst overdosing with eltroxin is certainly not desirable, it is also well known that we (us hypos) quite often have low vitamin D levels (which is needed for calcium), so without the latter, bone health can be compromised. Often also low levels of other vitamins/minerals are observed, so well worth having these checked out at the next blood test.
    To Wyldwood - hang in there, it will take some time to stabilise. From what you're saying you're obviously still on too high a dose and need to reduce down further. I have also read that sometimes our own glands, although pretty much half dead, occasionally spring back to life for a bit and spit out hormones which can cause chaos. I think it might be better if you went to an endocrinologist, as they might test for a few more things to see if anything else is going on. I find GPs generally don't know all that much about thyroid disease beyond T4 and TSH.

    I've heard of lots of people who feel much better on a gluten free diet and there is good scientific evidence that hypothyroidism and coeliac disease often co-occur, with an increased chance of developing the other if having one of them. For that reason, although I was not diagnosed as coeliac (I did have antibodies but below what is considered coeliac), I went on a GF diet - I figured one auto-immune disease was enough.


  • Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭MeganM


    After losing quite a lot of hair for 8 months and an obvious lack of interest from my doctor (He thought I was being a hypochondriac :rolleyes:), I finally pushed for some blood tests suspecting a thyroid problem and discovered that my TSH was 4.2 (0.3 - 3.0) and my T4 level was 12 pmol/L. He didn't seem very sure as to what course of action to follow as he described it as only slightly under active and decided that I should come back for a second blood test.

    I returned today for blood test number two and my doctor prescribed me 25 micrograms of Eltroxin and depending on the results of the blood test, I will have to take it.

    I was hoping to possibly get a second opinion from someone who might know a little more about it than me.

    I'll be 19 next month and I'm moving away to University next week so I'm wondering how the it might have an effect on my day to day life.
    I'm a healthy weight, but I have found it slightly easier to gain a pound or two in recent months and a lot more difficult to lose it, I find myself being exhausted during the day for a few hours and then completely fine a while after (without having consumed food) and I've noticed my memory and concentration has gotten a little worse too (simple words for day to day items seem to just vanish from my mind sometimes).

    I was also wondering if anyone else had experience a lot of hairloss at the same level of under activity I have?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭Wyldwood


    Hello All
    an update on my situation. After a not too good week I went to see a new GP today. Her initial reaction seemed to be surprise at the treatment I've received to date, given what I've been through since I shot from hypo to hyper.
    She asked if I'd been tested for anti-bodies, answer no, if I was ever referred to an Endo, answer no, how was my condition managed, answer just by TSH/Free T4 test results through GP.
    When I had the last bloods done in the previous practice, & results were still way off, the recommendation was to do nothing for 3 months and repeat tests. I could see she wasn't impressed with this but kept a professional silence.
    Anyway upshot is I have had bloods taken for antibodies and current TSH/Free T4 and she is referring me to an Endo as I may need beta blockers for the palpitations and radioactive iodine testing to see whats going on with the minute bit of thyroid gland I still have after my surgery many years go.

    While I'm not looking forward to going back through all the investigations once again, I'm relieved that finally I might start to feel better again soon.


  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭cltt97


    That's great, I did wonder a bit about the somewhat slow reduction of your thyroxin given the mad symptoms. Seems like this doc is taking your condition seriously. I'm suffering from fierce headaches at the moment, they sometimes come and last for days and I have no idea why. The joys of a buggered thyroid...


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭LimerickBishop


    Diagnosed NOV '09 TSH of 75. Put on 75mcg of Eltroxin. 100KG
    Blood Test MAR '10 TSH of 17. Kept on 75mcg of Eltroxin. 95KG
    Blood Test JUL '10 TSH of 15. Put on 100mcg of Eltroxin. 93KG
    Blood Test SEP '10 TSH of 12. Kept on 100mcg of Eltroxin. 92KG
    Blood Test NOV '10 TSH of 10. Put on 125mcg of Eltroxin. 91KG
    Blood Test JAN '11 TSH of 5. Kept on 125mcg of Eltroxin. 90KG
    Blood Test APR '11 TSH of 4.18. Kept on 125mcg of Eltroxin. 89KG
    Blood Test JUL '11 TSH of 2.40. Kept on 125mcg of Eltroxin. 84KG
    Blood Test SEP '11 TSH of 6.04. Kept on 125mcg(?) of Eltroxin. 85KG

    Free T4 18.8.
    Cholesterol (Total) 5.1
    HDL 1.4
    LDL 3.0
    Triglyceride 1.7

    So, the downward trend of TSH has now ended, and I half expected it since I started feeling very slightly worse off in the period just before I gave the blood sample 8 days ago. This, I feel, was because I was in London looking for work. London was where I was 2 years ago when I started feeling unwell and got diagnosed. I'm just wondering is big city living a no no for me, with the stress and fast paced life unsuitable for my condition? Or was this gonna happen anyway, regardless of where I was. I've also noticed that I feel more angry about being unemployed lately, perhaps that has something to do with the rise in TSH.

    Anyway, I'll find out next week when I visit my GP whether I'll be getting a change in dosage of Eltroxin.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭Wyldwood


    LimerickBishop sorry to hear you're not feeling well again, you were doing so well. Stress definitely plays a part in suppressing thyroid function. You may need to up the Eltroxin but please be careful not to go hyper it's so difficult to control.
    While being unemployed is certainly a huge stress to be under your health is top priority.

    Hope you feel better soon


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭LimerickBishop


    Hi Wyldwood,

    I may have overstated it, I still feel well in general. Today for example, I swam 50 lengths at 25m per length, that's 1250m in total, all in one go. This is my best ever. I have a feeling the TSH may have something to do with the awful weather we've had lately (can't think of a worse July and August), I found it completely frustrating. I've got a good GP, appointment next Monday, so I'll inform him of my wellbeing.

    I'm heading back to London tomorrow, so I'll keep an eye on how I feel while there.

    Has anyone else got a similar story?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭cltt97


    Well, I'm there with you on the weather. Feel a gazillion times better when it's bright, warm and sunny, although I'd say so does the rest of the population :-) And stress is a total killer for me, too. As is lack of sleep. I think in general the body's needs seem to fluctuate periodically, and as Wyldwood said, be careful with increasing your dose, I would just observe this for a while and get a few readings before adjusting upwards, especially since you've been doing so well on it. The whole anger issue is interesting, too. Maybe have a little look into adrenal fatigue. I found myself getting very irritable when my cortisol was low, impatient and easily frustrated - not like me at all, but I got that sorted out again.


  • Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭littlesista


    Hi, I've been treated for hypo since June. Had symptoms for 2 years.

    On Eltroxin 25. I felt much better initially but getting old symptoms. A weekend away at a wedding took me 3 weeks to recover from recently, can't keep up with my healthy fit friends !

    Will I always struggle to get a balance ?
    Do I have to modify my very VERY fit active competitive sport lifestyle?
    Will this always fluctuate?
    Where will I be in 20,30,50! years time ?

    I know I need to look at meds level. Was at gp today. Worst I've been is Tsh 7.3

    Thanks, just looking for other people's experiences with day to day life and hypo. Hate it :) but determined to find optimal health !


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭RubyGirl


    Looking for some advice please, diagnosed with underactive thyroid and doc has put me on 50mcg of Eltroxin. I've been on it now for 12 days and no change.

    Does it take long when on this medication to notice a difference?


  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭cltt97


    Well, it depends on how hypo you are really and everyone is different. I started feeling better fairly quickly, but it ebbed off again soon enough, too.
    It takes approximately 6 weeks until you've reached a steady state of circulating hormone in the body, so that's why in the beginning you have to wait a good 6 weeks inbetween each dose adjustment to go for a blood test to see where you are with it, and I found everytime I had an increase I felt fantastic for about two weeks and then would fall back into not feeling so fantastic. In the end it took quite a few months before I started feeling reasonably normal, then I developed some other problems and everything went totally crazy, but I think I'm very much the exception than the rule here, most people do fine on Eltroxin, but as I said it takes a few months before you'll know what the right dose is for you. I think the majority of people need around 100-125 mcg, but you need to build up to this slowly and have regular blood tests to monitor TSH and FT4


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭RubyGirl


    Thanks, ya I have to take a course of 6wks and go back for more bloods. Will have to be paitent so. Thanks again.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭Wyldwood


    The latest on my bloods. My new GP took me off all eltroxin about a month ago and since then I've been feeling remarkably better. Still get the odd palp, racy heart feeling but much less frequently and milder. My bloods are improved with TSH back to 2.3, antibodies & T4 in the normal range. Not going on beta blockers for the moment. Awaiting appointment with endo but don't feel it's urgent now. Have more bloods end of Oct just to make sure I'm not going back hypo.

    Thanks for all the support and encouragement I got here during the last horrible few months. Hope everyone is feeling well.


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭LimerickBishop


    Yeah, hope things work out for you Wyldwood. My GP decided to continue me on 125mcg, even though the TSH rose to above 6. He reckons there's gonna be fluctuations, and that a higher dosage may tip me over into hyper territory. I have noticed my weight has gone up a little bit, and that I feel a little more tired in the afternoon than before, but I still feel generally well. Weight gain may have something to do with re-locating to London, where convenience food is everywhere and exercise has been severely limited due to a bad ankle sprain nearly 3 weeks ago, which thankfully has just about healed now. Keeping up yoga anyway, I always feel good after a session, easily done at home in my own time. Sleeping is really good too, which is an important indicator to me for my well being.


  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭cltt97


    That's great news, by the sounds of it your new GP knows what she's doing. Just keep an eye on things so don't slip back into hypo. I had to do the same, come off meds altogether and then very slowly build up again as seemed to have developed some sort of sensitivity towards it, so if you feel anything strange when eventually going back on the meds, keep this in mind, just in case it happens to you, too! Good luck!


  • Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭happydays5


    Hi all,

    call me very flippiant or similar but heres my story and i would really love your advice/help as u all seem to know your stuff when it comes to underactive thyroid....

    i was diagnosed probably about 6 years ago with an underactive thyroid (actually what my doc told me was my thyroid gland was completely defunct) i was put on eltroxin and had bloods done again a couple of months later and my eltroxin was increased to 125mg which is what im still on. over the years i have had bloods done a couple of times but my GP makes no real issue of the thyroid problem - although i regularly tell her i feel so exhausted/tired/down/stressed/extreme weight gain/hair loss/feeling cold alot etc. also when my bloods come back and i call the receptionist for results she tells me all is fine - i have no idea what T3 or T4 is about or TSH - i have never been told any number in relation to my condition (like my husband when he has his cholestorel test done is told it 3.5)

    my iron levels are exceptionally low - could this be connected?

    what should i be asking my GP for the next time i have my bloods done? which i'm going to do soon as this thread had educated me and encouraged me to feel i'm not gone nuts and also should i be seeing an endocrinoligist?

    my GP was very quick to offer me anti depressants which i dont feel is the answer. In my opinion my GP doesnt think its a condition that needs much attention at all or at least thats the impression i'm getting from him.

    also last time i had my bloods done i had actually not taken my eltroxin for the previous 6 weeks or so (as i didnt really realise how important they are until i read this thread) but when i called the secretary for my results she still just said all was fine but is that possible as i hadnt been taking my medication for at least 6 weeks previous?????

    i live in the midlands and would really really aprecciate any advice u can give me at all as i really need to begin to feel normal again.

    i have 3 young children and need to get back on top of things again.

    i cant wait to hear from you all

    thanks


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭Wyldwood


    Hello happydays5
    you need to get copies of your blood results from your GP. Ask for back copies of them so you can see what way your results have been going.
    With regard to your thyroid you need to see what your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) numbers are, normal range depends on the lab your bloods are sent to but usually 0.4 - 4.0. Free T4, which is the measure of the available hormone in your bloodstream, is usually 12 - 22.
    Thyroid sufferers tend to be treated as hypochondriacs by many GPs, if your blood results show that you are hypo, maybe you need to find a new doctor who will work with you.
    If you hadn't taken your Eltroxin for 6 weeks and your bloods were ok I would be very surprised if you are hypo. Maybe your low iron levels are contributing. You need to talk to your GP and explain all this to him.


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