Dear Elaine,
Thanks for your continuous support. I just want to update you on my latest thyroid condition:
My previous lab result is TSH 0.9 and FT4 0.96 (FT4 range 0.8 – 1.9) . Endo then reduced my dose from 50mg to 25mg PTU. I also started taking multivitamin 150mcg iodine since i seldom consume seafood and avoid processed/fast food.
After 2 weeks, my newest lab result at 25mg PTU is TSH 1.47 and FT4 1.01 . Do you know when will the thyroid level start showing the change after the dose reduction? I'm not sure whether this was tested too early. My FT4 is still low. My next lab test will be in every 6 weeks. My endo is keeping me in the same dosage. What is your opinion? I prefer to reach mid or high range for the FT4.
I’m still eating goitrogen food but not in the raw state. I heard that cooking can destroy the element that is causing the antithyroid effect. Is this true? I also eat a handful of nut (cashew, brazil, almond, peanut) every day, is this ok too? I’m asking you on advice for a good diet to avoid being hypo.
I still wake up earlier everyday – maybe still hypo. But I feel warmer now; my hand and feet are not as cold as last time. Maybe bcoz spring is coming...
Love, Jane.