RE: Hello from new member with questions I hope someone can help me with :)

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Hi , If you are still unwell with such a high dose of thyroxine then it is likely that you are nol longer able to convert T4 to the active hormone T3- pity that you doc didn't test for this- ask for FT3 to be tested. Your T4 is very low too which indicates that you are not absorbing that either. suggest that you ask for vit and mineral testing especially iron and zinc, also selenium is vital to thyroid function. suggest that you ask for a referral to a thyroid specialist of your choice- sheila has a list of some who have been helpful in the past. > thyroid treatment > From: karen.taylor47@...> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 12:19:53 +0000> Subject: Hello from new member with questions I hope someone can help me with > > Hello everyone > > I have had hypothyroid for 20 years now which was discovered during pregnancy in my mid twenties. It has been regulated by my various GP's through out the years with increase (mostly) and decrease in my thyroxine intake accordingly. I have never seen a specialist.> > I have to add that I also was diagnosed four years ago with another autoimmune disorder called Antiphospholipid syndrome. > > > I have always trusted my GP's to get it right, but this time I am questioning the results and I am now wondering if someone can shed some light or explanation to the blood test result and help me determine whether I should now be seeing a thyroid specialist? > > The following is what is printed on my results... > > Serum TSH Level ............ HI 44.6mui/L (0.20-5.50) > > NORMAL FT4 & RAISED TSH - AS IN COMPENSATED HYPOTHYROIDISM. SUGGEST REPEATS AT INTERVALS TO DETECT OVERT THYROID FAILURE. > TSH ELEVATION SUGGESTS THYROID FAILURE IS SIGNIFICANT. > > Serum free T4 level 7.2pmol/L (7.0-16.0)> > Any advice greatly welcomed and Thank you all > > > > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> >