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Posted by floatingbridge on September 21, 2009, at 13:20:59
Yikes? I think I feel okay (you know, in that 'relative' way). It's lower than when I was on a higher dose?
fb
Posted by Phillipa on September 21, 2009, at 13:31:05
In reply to TSH .08! Should I be worried?, posted by floatingbridge on September 21, 2009, at 13:20:59
FB same thing happened to me strange isn't it. What's the reference range on the lab slip and is the doc changing the dose. Also did you get Free T4 as my endo says that is more important? Do you feel hyper? Mine has gone low also. Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on September 22, 2009, at 11:26:05
In reply to TSH .08! Should I be worried?, posted by floatingbridge on September 21, 2009, at 13:20:59
Hi FB, I think you should go by how you feel. I am always a bit hyperthyroid but I have no symptoms. My doctor keeps me on the same dosage of meds based on how I feel. I think you will be okay.
Posted by doxogenic boy on September 22, 2009, at 12:54:17
In reply to TSH .08! Should I be worried?, posted by floatingbridge on September 21, 2009, at 13:20:59
> Yikes? I think I feel okay (you know, in that 'relative' way). It's lower than when I was on a higher dose?
I got hyperthyreosis when I used buprenorphine in 2004. My weight went down to 49,5 kilos, and I could eat what I wanted.doxogenic
Posted by chumbawumba on September 23, 2009, at 15:22:12
In reply to Re: TSH .08! Should I be worried?, posted by doxogenic boy on September 22, 2009, at 12:54:17
How's your resting heart rate? Is it normal?
Posted by annabamma on September 24, 2009, at 13:39:16
In reply to Re: TSH .08! Should I be worried?, posted by chumbawumba on September 23, 2009, at 15:22:12
Yes, as long as your HR is okay, and you FEEL GOOD,you should be okay. The "newer" thinking on thyroid levels is that doctors should treat you by symptoms/feelings instead of the numbers.
Posted by doxogenic boy on September 24, 2009, at 13:53:23
In reply to Re: TSH .08! Should I be worried?, posted by chumbawumba on September 23, 2009, at 15:22:12
> How's your resting heart rate? Is it normal?
It is about 80-90. I now use Liothyronin (Cytomel) 10 micrograms. My heart rate increased when adding lithium, so then I had to reduce Liothyronin from 20 to 10 micrograms.
doxogenic
Posted by floatingbridge on September 24, 2009, at 20:52:03
In reply to TSH .08! Should I be worried?, posted by floatingbridge on September 21, 2009, at 13:20:59
I don't feel good at this level, so we're backing done on dosage. I like being about 1-1.5. I think being this low creates anxiety for me. My heart rate was within normal range, but high for me.
Thanks for all your info and interest. I can't wait till my tsh level rises a bit. This may take a few weeks. Then retesting. Seems unstable and we're not sure why.
fb
Posted by Phillipa on September 24, 2009, at 21:59:31
In reply to Thanks! Re: TSH .08! Should I be worried? » floatingbridge, posted by floatingbridge on September 24, 2009, at 20:52:03
Not to worry you but my neice 36 also has it and her thyroid is almost gone. Mine keeps changing too on same med. Ever have a scan? I haven't. Phillipa
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