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Normal TSH/Free T4

chelekaz
chelekaz Posts: 847 Member
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So specialist is happy that I finally have reached normal TSH / Free T4 levels (even though he has yet to run a Free T3). When I spoke with him on the phone re: ongoing symptoms, he stated to give it 4 - 6 weeks for my body to start working now that they found the right dose.

Seeing as I cannot get in with another specialist for 3 months I don't have much of a choice... however... I am keeping meticulous notes and obtaining copies of all of the lab reports that come back. Primary Dr appointment next week and will see about maybe seeing a separate specialist for the symptoms (pain, light headed when walking, etc).

MAYBE... just maybe... I can feel 'normal' within another 2 months!

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  • debbylee22
    debbylee22 Posts: 456 Member
    Sorry to hear you're going through that too :flowerforyou: . What did they put you on?
  • chelekaz
    chelekaz Posts: 847 Member
    He has my on the Levexothyne (sp?) 175 mcg/day. Took quite a while but finally came back in normal range. Hoping to finally start getting some relief!
  • debbylee22
    debbylee22 Posts: 456 Member
    I hope for your sake, that it does too. Have you read the info on stopthethyroidmadness.com ? Very interesting.

    I was put on 75 mg of synthroid, then 37 mg. - was getting hyperthyroid symptoms, so was taken off of it. Now that the hypo is coming back... sigh...:ohwell: I am going to a naturopath & going to insist on being put on the natural thyroid. The NP is also looking at the T3 & T4 levels, as well as adrenals.... so I am hopeful... But meanwhile, my symptoms are getting worse again & heart slowing down worse... this morning it was 43 bpm when I was up, drinking my 1st cup of coffee. :ohwell:

    Do you feel any better now that your TSH level is normal?

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