Re: New Labs - question - Elaine, et al

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I agree with leaving the ATD alone and rechecking levels in 5 weeks. The

recommended maintenance dose of methimazole is 2.5-10.0 mg daily so 15 mg is

already a bit on the high side. The range for FT4 for 18 years and up is usually

0.8-1.8 or 0.8-2.0 so a 1.7 FT4 isn't worrisome. Sounds like Lillee is doing

great. Take care, Elaine

[Guest guest]

Hi Elaine,

Thanks for the reply!

It's very reassuring to be able to get another expert opinion which

confirms that our doc is on the right track. I guess it's just taking

a little longer than usual to get her dosage down to the 2.5-10.0 mg

daily that you recommend.

Lillie IS doing well. Day before yesterday a friend of hers persuaded

her to go for a very long walk. We've not been able to get her to

exercise AT ALL.

So yesterday she says " I feel extra good today " . Surprise surprise,

huh?

There isn't a person alive who doesn't feel better if they get outside

and move their bodies. Hoping this is a trend!

With much appreciation always,

> Hi ,

> I agree with leaving the ATD alone and rechecking levels in 5 weeks.

The

> recommended maintenance dose of methimazole is 2.5-10.0 mg daily so

15 mg is

> already a bit on the high side. The range for FT4 for 18 years and

up is usually

> 0.8-1.8 or 0.8-2.0 so a 1.7 FT4 isn't worrisome. Sounds like Lillee

is doing

> great. Take care, Elaine

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have be

[Guest guest]

Re: New Labs - question - Elaine, et al

Hi Elaine,

Thanks for the reply!

It's very reassuring to be able to get another expert opinion which

confirms that our doc is on the right track. I guess it's just taking

a little longer than usual to get her dosage down to the 2.5-10.0 mg

daily that you recommend.

Lillie IS doing well. Day before yesterday a friend of hers persuaded

her to go for a very long walk. We've not been able to get her to

exercise AT ALL.

So yesterday she says " I feel extra good today " . Surprise surprise,

huh?

There isn't a person alive who doesn't feel better if they get outside

and move their bodies. Hoping this is a trend!

With much appreciation always,

> Hi ,

> I agree with leaving the ATD alone and rechecking levels in 5 weeks.

The

> recommended maintenance dose of methimazole is 2.5-10.0 mg daily so

15 mg is

> already a bit on the high side. The range for FT4 for 18 years and

up is usually

> 0.8-1.8 or 0.8-2.0 so a 1.7 FT4 isn't worrisome. Sounds like Lillee

is doing

> great. Take care, Elaine

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have be