Struggling

[CraigLewis]

Hi I was wondering if anyone else has T1, a Vitamin D difficiency and also a slightly underactive Thyroid? I test my Thyroid regularly and it's never bad enough for medication. I was put on medication but after taking it for 6 weeks it made no difference. My main symptoms are arms feeling weak, poor concentration, poor memory and brain fog. I've had depression a long time now and these symptoms make my mood even lower. Can anyone help me?

 

[Rebecca29]

I'm t2 and have vitamin D deffinceny (started on colecalciferol 20.000 unit capsules this week) 2 a week for 7 weeks then a blood test. I wouldn't of known if I didn't have constant pins and needles in legs feet and hands that started 2 weeks ago.

 

[AndBreathe]

Hi I was wondering if anyone else has T1, a Vitamin D difficiency and also a slightly underactive Thyroid? I test my Thyroid regularly and it's never bad enough for medication. I was put on medication but after taking it for 6 weeks it made no difference. My main symptoms are arms feeling weak, poor concentration, poor memory and brain fog. I've had depression a long time now and these symptoms make my mood even lower. Can anyone help me?

Craig. If your Vitamin D is low, it will impact how your body metabolises replacement T4, so please do deal with the Vitamin D as soon as possible.

Secondly, when you say you took medication (assuming levothyroxine at 50mcgr per day?) for 6 weeks bit it made no difference?

Very, very few people find their thyroid challenges resolve on their first dose of replacement hormone. There are many reasons for this, but the general strategy would be to take a starter dose of Levothyroxine (T4) for 6 weeks, then retest. More often than not, the dose is increased by 25mcgr a day and the six week test repeated, with doses titrated until levels are adequate and symptoms subside.

As a very slight woman with a TSH of just over 5, I was stared on only 25mcgr, but eventually titrated to 175mcgr before adding T3 and titrating that too.

Resolving thyroid challenges is not a quick fix. It is a frustrating, tortoise paced effort, but if titrations are too fast it can lead to problems, not the least of which can be palpitations, chest pains and breathing difficulties. Thyroid hormones can be powerful, so not to be messed with.

Who is leading you with your thyroid issues? After your 6-week disappointment, what are your next steps?

 

[CraigLewis]

Hi I've bought Vit D tablets.

Yes I think was 50mcgr Levothyroxine. My recent blood tests results came back with TSH level 4.4 mu/L. I believe it's not bad enough to medicate.

Craig. If your Vitamin D is low, it will impact how your body metabolises replacement T4, so please do deal with the Vitamin D as soon as possible.

Secondly, when you say you took medication (assuming levothyroxine at 50mcgr per day?) for 6 weeks bit it made no difference?

Very, very few people find their thyroid challenges resolve on their first dose of replacement hormone. There are many reasons for this, but the general strategy would be to take a starter dose of Levothyroxine (T4) for 6 weeks, then retest. More often than not, the dose is increased by 25mcgr a day and the six week test repeated, with doses titrated until levels are adequate and symptoms subside.

As a very slight woman with a TSH of just over 5, I was stared on only 25mcgr, but eventually titrated to 175mcgr before adding T3 and titrating that too.

Resolving thyroid challenges is not a quick fix. It is a frustrating, tortoise paced effort, but if titrations are too fast it can lead to problems, not the least of which can be palpitations, chest pains and breathing difficulties. Thyroid hormones can be powerful, so not to be messed with.

Who is leading you with your thyroid issues? After your 6-week disappointment, what are your next steps?

 

[AndBreathe]

Hi I've bought Vit D tablets.

Yes I think was 50mcgr Levothyroxine. My recent blood tests results came back with TSH level 4.4 mu/L. I believe it's not bad enough to medicate.

I UK if an individual is asymptomatic, treatment is initiated at 10.0. For someone symptomatic, a trial of T4 may be instigated at 5.0. Not all GPS go along with the latter. Thankfully mine celebrated with me when my TSH crept over 5. Life had been too cold for too long - literally. Temperature regulation was my extreme symptom.

If you have bought VitD, is it Vitamin D3? When taking vitamin D, you should also be taking K2 and Magnesium, as they are key to efficient absorption of the Vitamin D3.

After a loading dose, I take 4000iu Vitamin D3 + 250mg K2 and Magnesium (apologies, mum dose of that slips my mind and it's not to hand right now). That's just to give you an idea.

 

[CraigLewis]

Hi My Doctor has put me on invitaD3 50,000 IU soft capsules