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Board: Thyroid Disorders 06-18-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 122
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: For those who split doses, when do you take them?

Before I started to split my T4 dose I would get a bit too much energy in the am and then "shut down" in early pm as (obviously) the "spike" wore off. Splitting the dose kept my energy levels more...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 06-18-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

I think 70% would be pretty good for many (I know I have my FT4 about there). There are people that need to have their freeTs very balanced (been there) but sometimes that's not the case (been there...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 06-18-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 122
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: For those who split doses, when do you take them?

When I took my levothyroxine and T3 twice a day I took about 2/3 of my dose early in the morning on an empty stomach and about 1/3 of my dose around 1 or 2 pm (a couple of hours after lunch). Now...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 06-18-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

:wave: To me those labs look pretty good. I would think you would soon start to feel improvement if you're going to with this combination but as we know it's not all about labs. We don't have...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 06-16-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 284
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: ANTIBODY LEVELS: I would be grateful for advice

Your pituitary gland will pretty soon be informed of the increased thyroxine in your blood so your TSH may drop sooner than your actual thyroid levels raise (there's more T4 in your blood for a few...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 06-15-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 284
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: ANTIBODY LEVELS: I would be grateful for advice

I'm not Midwest but yes it does vary as the ranges vary from lab to lab, and there are 2 different units so the ranges may look completely different in different countries. In Britain we might see a...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 06-14-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

I think you should have your blood drawn before taking meds, this way you get the lowest possible results. I guess you could have your blood drawn 6 hours after your last dose but you would have to ...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 06-14-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

Yes it's a bit too soon to have your labs drawn but I think you'll get some idea of your levels, especially FT3. To me it doesn't sound good you continue to feel worse, I think you should start to...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 06-13-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 201
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Hypothyroid

You seem to have some mix up with those tests :confused: The range for FT4 looks awfully like the range for Total T4 (and if you live in the US your range for FT4 would be like .8-1.8 or so, in...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 06-13-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 201
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Hypothyroid

Hello :wave: Welcome to Thyroid Board :) Can you please post reference ranges for FT4 and FT3? Your freeTs sure look low, they would be low with any reference ranges :confused: Getting proper...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-31-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 174
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Synthroid weight gain!! Do I need a T3 med?

Mabe you should have your labs drawn sooner :confused: It's hard to make decisions about possible dose adjustments based on symptoms alone. Your May labs showed a fairly high TSH and a lowish FT3...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-31-2013, 06:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

I meant that some people know after 3-4 weeks if the dose adjustment has been sufficient = their symptoms are gone in that time if the dose is right (even with T4). Often it does take longer so I'd...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-29-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

A week is a short time. I think 6 weeks is pretty much enough to see if your dose is sufficient (if you're "almost there" after that time I'm sure you could wait a bit longer to see if you'd do...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-25-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: I think my thyroid is off

TPO and Tg antibodies should be the next on your check list. Others could advice to have FT3 (= the amount of active thyroid hormone to which T4 is converted to) checked too but it often isn't good...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-25-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: I think my thyroid is off

So your FT4 really is on the low side, no wonder your "lifestyle changes" don't work. Maybe you could see another doctor if this one isn't even willing to test further? (high antibodies can help make...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-24-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: I think my thyroid is off

Hello :wave: Welcome to Thyroid Board :)
Can you please post the reference range for FT4 for lab interpretation? Your TSH looks ok, but your FT4 would be on the low side with typical US ranges. I...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-24-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 161
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Lab Result Question

Hello :wave: Welcome to Thyroid Board :)
To comment your labs we'd need to know the reference range for them. Your FT4 looks low so it wouldn't be surprising if it was too low for your needs. In...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-24-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 218
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Thyroid result help?

Your FT4 is indeed in the low third of the range which would be too low for most. Your Total T3 is below midrange so that doesn't look great either. I think a trial period of meds might just be in...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-24-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 832
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Possible thyroid condition? but free t4 is normal?

You didn't post the reference range but from this case I mentioned earlier (and few others too) I know that it doesn't necessarily take much for it to be too much - for example this "T3 toxicosis...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-24-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 218
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Thyroid result help?

Hello :wave: Welcome to Thyroid Board :)
To interpret your labs we'd need to know the reference ranges for them. Your TSH looks fine but it's very possible your FT4 is on the low side which could...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-24-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

Well basically you should wait 6-8 weeks after a dose/med adjustment to be (pretty) sure of it's effects (which seems like a really long time if/when you feel like crap but it also gives you accurate...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-24-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

Maybe your T3 dose was a tad bit too high and you felt better for awhile when you didn't get the immediate effects of a bit too high dose of T3 but still had a good amount of it in your cells? Your...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-23-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

Yes. Hang in there :wave:
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-23-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

It takes longer for T4 to properly work, you really need to give it more time. Your T3 dose is now significantly lower so I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be too low - but it's still early...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-23-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

It may be just your body adjusting. Your T3 dose is now lower so you may feel it leaving your body and it probably takes a few weeks before you see the real effects of your new dose. I'm so happy you...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-19-2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: low Tsh, normal T3,4, high antibody thyroid peroxidase

There's not much you can do about those antibodies, especially as high as yours, and they tend to have a life of their own. With your "not off enough thyroid levels" it's good to do your own research...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-19-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: low Tsh, normal T3,4, high antibody thyroid peroxidase

I think you meant to type FT3 for those ranges of 3.5-6 :confused: Those March labs showed clear hyperT but your labs seem to have normalized a bit after that. Very high TPOAb clearly indicates a...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-19-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: low Tsh, normal T3,4, high antibody thyroid peroxidase

Hello :wave: Welcome to Thyroid Board :)
To interpret your labs we'd need to see specific results with their reference ranges. Very low TSH such as yours usually means hyperthyroidism and with your...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-18-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

There's no reason to split the T4 dose unless one gets some side effects from taking a single dose.
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-18-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

:eek: (no wonder we don't always trust doctors :rolleyes: ). Is there any way you could see another doctor :confused:
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-18-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

I'm not happy about your doctor's plans either, I don't think your T4 dose should be lowered if your FT4 is already on the low side. Doctors sometimes do crazy things, hope he's not planning to keep...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-18-2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 104
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Pregnant, T4 1.02, Help!

:wave: I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage :( The most important thing right now is getting your FT4 up. 50 mcgs is a small dose but it's certainly better than nothing, you should have your FT4...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-18-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 873
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Converting to different Meds - Question

The amount of T4 in 2 grains of Armour equals about 75 mcgs of levothyroxine and I think you're getting a total of 23 mcgs of T3 right now. Maybe you need a bit less of T3 and a little added T4.
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-15-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 178
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: New to message board looking for help

Ok :) - but you may want to ask your doctor to try a higher dose
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-15-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 158
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Reference range for antibodies. Is my thyroid ok?

The reference range depends on the testing method and you should trust the range Your lab uses. You have some TPOAbs but that may not mean anything - or maybe something really is up, not everyone...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-15-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 178
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: New to message board looking for help

:wave: Your dose is very low, usually people need 60 mg or more to feel well. Your TSH is supposed to be low when taking NTH. Your TSH would suggest you're taking too little, not too much, and your...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-14-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 240
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Got my lab results, need advice!

:wave: Your thyroid levels show hypoT, is there any way you could see another doctor? It sure is not normal for a young person to have his actual thyroid levels (FT4 and T3) below range. I would not...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-11-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 359
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Is it possible to have thyroid problem if I have normal TSH, Total T3 and Free T4

Actually I meant more accurate than total ie. "plain" T3 ;) But on the other hand FT3 can give you more accurate results - your FT4 may look ok but there may be something wrong with your FT3. T4 is...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-11-2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 359
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Is it possible to have thyroid problem if I have normal TSH, Total T3 and Free T4

Hello :wave: Welcome to Thyroid Board :) Yes it is possible to have a thyroid problem with "within range" levels. Do you have your lab's reference ranges for FT4 and T3? (FT3 would give you more...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-08-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: T3 too high

Yeah, I too haven't been around as much as I used to but I still pop in occasionally ;) If things keep getting worse I think your dose should dropped a bit despite your TSH level to see if that would...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-08-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: VERY Low TSH

Could be. It'll take a few weeks to see the full effects of your new dose. I see you're converting your T4 very well so that's good ;) Good luck :)
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-08-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: T3 too high

I'm a bit confused right now ;) but sounds like your dose should be lowered a bit - maybe to 62.5 or so :confused: Is your doc planning to keep you on this dose :confused: - it really isn't wise to...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-08-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: VERY Low TSH

Hello! Do you have the reference range for FT3? Your FT4 was a bit on the high side but I wouldn't be too worried about it if you had no hyperthyroid symptoms. Increasing the dose after these results...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-08-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 179
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Thyroid Results--TSH is 1.321 and T4 is .91

Hello :wave: Welcome to Thyroid Board :) To interpret your results we'd need to know the reference ranges, especially for FT4. With typical US ranges (of .8-1.8) your level would be on the low side...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-02-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 147
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: What is the normal value of TSH?

With healthy people we usually see TSH levels of about 1-1.5. A TSH level of 4 is clearly on the high side (even if it's technically "within normal range").
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-02-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 250
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Jump between hypo & hyper

I agree. I've been on T4/T3 combo for over 7 years and currently I do fine with FT3 a bit lower than FT4 compared to their ranges. My FT4 is around 2/3 of the range and my FT3 around 1/3 (when before...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-24-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,466
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: Is Free T3 really that important?

So you're getting an increase from 50 mcgs based on these latest results? Getting those levels right by midpregnancy can help reverse possible issues caused by low levels in the early days of the...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-24-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,179
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: new labs, advice please (part 3)

:wave: Your labs do look pretty good. I still have no idea why your FT3 acts this crazy with such small dose adjustments :dizzy: .

The diet thing may certainly be something to look into, we've...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-19-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 190
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: More help reading test results

You really should get free thyroid levels checked (FT4 and FT3) tested to get a better picture. Total Ts easily gives inaccurate results with women especially on birth control (estrogen raises those...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-13-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 172
Posted By FinnMaid
Re: What labs to check for hyper?

Usually the "thyroid panel" seems to consist of pretty useless outdated tests - you get more useful results when you specifically ask for TSH, FreeT4 (direct, not index) and FreeT3 (not total or...
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