Was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism about 10 years ago - and have been settled on 100mg of thyroxine for the past 6/7 years. My TSH has always been at the higher end of the reference range but the latest check has come back with a TSH of 5.54 (ref: 0.38 - 5.33) and T4 10.3 (ref 7.9 - 14.4). I've booked an appointment with my GP to discuss.
I'm worried that because my T4 is well within range my GP won't increase my dosage. I've requested an increase before as have never really got on top of my symptoms but am now feel I'm really struggling - weight gain, no energy - legs feel like lead, feeling pretty low. The last time I went for a review they put all that down to my age (peri) but I'm pretty sure thyroid plays a part.
From my research it looks like my TSH should be at lower level if I'm being medicated but does anyone have any advice on how I can approach my appointment? If they just send me away and say to get on with it I think I may cry!