Should I self-medicate? High TSH Low Ft4

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Hi everyone, I just received my blood test results and when I combine it with my

symptoms it seems clear that I have hypothyroid. I'm 26 y.o female.

My most recent test is:

TSH 4.83, range .35-5.0 MU/L

Ft4 14.1, range 10.3-27.7 pmol/L

Anti TPO 2 range <6 ku/L

High Cholesterol (with almost vegetarian diet)

I have an appointment with Dr. Peatfield on April 25, but my symptoms are

driving me crazy (hair loss, can't concentrate, brain fog, sickly feeling, long

lasting migraines, stomach upset, etc)

Should I self medicate? Is there a standard dose of something that would be safe

to try?

Or should I ask the GP here in cardiff for a specific medicine? He seemed

receptive to information sharing even though he deemed my blood test normal.

Also, does anyone else get a puffiness around the back of their jaw-line that

comes and goes depending on the day? I read it could be thyroid related.

Any advice would be great. Thank you so much for your help. This site is such a

support.