Hypothyroidism

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Just been dx. Apparently my thyroxin level is 11 but the level of whatever it is from my pituitary gland is 14. GP says the pituitary gland is hammering my thyroid to get it to produce thyroxin and even then it cnly get to this level. He's arranged for me to pick up tablets from chemist tomorrow afternoon.

What do I need to know? What do I need to do?

(It's really good news for me as it may make all the difference in my energy and fatigue levels, which everyone's been struggling with and been attributing to ms. Maybe that's why the stuff I take for ms fatigue etc hasn't been working too well!)

My doctor has asked me to have bloodtests every 6 weeks now because my iron levels kept dropping and they couldn't get my meds quite right... v annoying.

Hi,
I was diagnosed as hypo nearly 6yrs ago and have blood tests yearly. Each year my dosage of thyroxine has been increased. I have been off work for the last 2 wks as I have been feeling awful of late. Had my dosage increased again and am now on 250mcg and having bloods tested every 6 weeks. They have also just discovered that I have antibodies attacking my thyroid. Very tired and very frustrated. Would be interested in knowing where I can find more info on being covered by the DDA as I suspect work are losing patience with me having regular time off due to all the symptoms.