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Dose of thyroxine

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Hi All,

I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid 2 years ago. I also found out I am anemic and have to have vit B12 injections. I been having blood tests for months now and the dose of my thyroxine has been increased over the 2 years from 25 to 300 and my dr has told me that my T4 level is still not high enough! Most people I know with the condition are in doses of between 25 and 200! Is there anyone else out there on so much and if so have you been given any reasons why this is?

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  • Guest
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    Are you taking the thyroxine at least 30 mins before food ? and not taking any other meds at the same time ? some prevent absorbtion, iron and calcium supplements being just two.

    It sounds as if you are not absorbing it, 300 is a high dose. Does your GP know what he's doing with thyroid issues ? many don't, if not then ask for a referral to an endo.

    Do you know what your TSH is ? it should be 1 or below.

  • Guest
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    I take my thyroxine every morning when I wake up and then I don't normally eat for at least 1-2 hours after it. The only other tablets I take are an antidepressant but I take that about 8 o'clock at night.

    I liked to think my dr knows what he's doing but after reading all the posts on this forum and seeing no one else is on such a high dose I'm a bit worried. Whats an endo?

    I don't know what my TSH is at the moment, I've just had more blood tests so will find out when the results are back.

  • Guest
    Guest

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    Some anti ds can effect absorbtion.

    An Endo is and Endocrinologist, a doc who deals with thyroid problems.

    I think 300 is the maximum dose so looks like you need some further help.

    As I said ideally you want a TSH at 1 or below and T4 near the top of the range usually around 20 or higher depending on the ranges in your area.

    You might want to get onto a specific thyroid site for more help, thyroid-disease.org

    Good luck

  • Guest
    Guest

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    Maybe you are thyroid resistant and actually need the Thyroxine reduced and Tertroxin (T3) added.

    Worth reading up about this. There is plenty of 'official' information on this, so try to find some medical papers via the internet or your local library and then discuss with your doctor.

    Have you ever had a blood test for your FT3 levels?

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