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carabistoule
carabistoule

Hi,

One year ago, I've been diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. (TSH slightly high, everything else was normal, Free T3 T4...I didn't have test for T3, so I don't know about it). The doc gave me Euthyrox pills but it made the symptoms even worse... I stopped taking them. For several month now, I didn't take any drug, my TSH is now normal, everything is normal except my total T3 which is a bit low (<1). the doc said there's nothing to do but waiting... the symptoms are quite bad, i lost 25 pounds, which is strange since low t3 is supposed to make you gain weight, right?, i'm feeling weak, dizzy, i can't drive safely, headaches, can't concentrate, sore throat, painful joints...

any idea how to reduce these symptoms?

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any idea how to reduce these symptoms?

thanks a lot!>

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  • jean34329
    jean34329 carabistoule

    Posted

    Hi

    Are you in the UK? I ask because your T3 was not done.

    I wonder if your thyroid antibodies were checked?

    • carabistoule
      carabistoule jean34329

      Posted

      Thanks Jean,

      No, I'm in China. Now, I ask for T3 to be checked, it is currently the only thing out of range. Antibodies are normal.

    • jean34329
      jean34329 carabistoule

      Posted

      You are very welcome. Actually the T3 and T4 have or should be done together.

      Others on the forum will know more about the reasons why than I do!

      What is your TSH?

      Kind regards

      Jean

       

  • carabistoule
    carabistoule

    Posted

    FT4, FT3, antibodies have always been normal. TSH went from ~9 to ~7 then normal. Now only T3 is too low, around 1. The doc isn't even sure it's a thyroid issue, she said it may be some kind of metabolic disorder...she has no clue, Ithink...
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