[LillyL]

#1060450

Hello everyone! Happy Summertime! I have a question regarding my bloodwork. My TSH is abnormal but my Free T3 and T4 or finally in normal range for a few months now with 7.5 mg Tapazole daily. I have so many hot flashes, body aches and feeling like crap? Do you think its the Tapazole or should it be lowered how much does the TSH out of range mean. I can’t seem to lose weight. Feeling depressed. Thanks for listening. I don’t see my Endo for another month. Id love to hear your thoughts and I sure appreciate all of you! Take care and stay happy. Thank you for the help.

[Kimberly]

#1182691

Hello – It is actually common for TSH to remain suppressed in Graves’ patients. The critical numbers for determining dosage adjustments are your Free T4 and T3.

We are fellow patients here, not doctors, so the only person that should be giving you advice on adjusting your dose of meds is your own doctor.

With that said, though, if you aren’t feeling well, definitely call and see if you can get a set of labs done more quickly than your next scheduled appointment. (I’m not clear on whether your latest set of labs was very recent). Let them know about your specific symptoms.

If your schedule is flexible, ask if you can be placed on a cancellation list, which might get you in more quickly. Or you can see if your primary care doc can get you in sooner.

Please don’t adjust meds on your own – but if things aren’t right, also *don’t* feel like you have to be miserable for another month!

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