I am a new member and the first time posting but I have been reading these posts and appreciate all your good advices and experiences.
In Sept 2001, I was diagnosed Hyper and 2 month laters did a very low dose of RAI and become HYPO. During that time I was still a smoker and was maintaining on .075MG Synthroid. Did put on lots of weight and started exercising 2 year ago and was able to lose 1/2 the weight. Recently quit smoking in Nov, 2009 and have not looked back since:) Now my thyroid is out of wack. I am now very lethargic (mostly in the early afternoon 2 pm), and basically not motivated to do anything. I did my blood work in April and doctor said everything looked good, but I was feeling horrible. I asked to be changed over to Nature-Throid and am now on 1 1/2 grain/daily. I'm still feeling lethargic in the afternoon. Here are my recent blood results as of end of July.
TSH – 0.26 ( 0.4 – 4.50)
T4 Total = 5.5 (4.8 – 10.4)
Free T4 = 0.7 (0.8 -1.8)
T3 Total = 116 (76 – 181)
Free T3 = 274 (230 – 420)
T3 Uptake = 32 (22 – 35)
RT3 (Reserve T3) = 14 (11 – 32)
Thyroblobulin Antibodies = Less than 20 (<20)
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies = Less than 10 (<35)
Thyroglobulin = 0.2 (2 – 35)
In April’s blood work my Vitamin D level was low 20 (range 20 – 100), since then I have been supplementing with VD3. Now the current results is 40, which I do need more improvement and will continue and up my dosage. My Vitamin B’s numbers were excellent, so problem there. Iron was also good, no problem there either.
I think my Free T 3 and Free T4 and a bit low and I think I would be able to increase by 1/2 to 1 more NT grain. Would really appreciate your thoughts and advice. I won't be able to see the doctor until another month. Thanks so much. Desperately awaiting your feedback!