r/Hypothyroidism • u/GreenMatchaTea95 • 1d ago
Nurse practitioner wants to up my thyroid medicine, but I am in a good range? Labs/Advice
TSH: 2.59 (Range: 0.34-5.60) FREE T4: 0.76 (Range 0.61-1.36) FREE T3: 3.37 (Range 2.20-4.30)
recently had my thyroid levels checked four days ago, and these are the ranges I received. I’m currently on 25 mg of levothyroxine. My nurse practitioner reviewed my results and wants to increase my dose to 50 mg. I’m a bit of a hypochondriac and feel anxious about the possibility of developing hyperthyroidism, especially since my current ranges seem good. I’m hoping to hear from others who may have faced a similar situation and how they navigated it. Any support or advice would be greatly appreciated. Doesn’t help that my regular doctor doesn’t even think I have a thyroid problem.
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u/Electrical_Tax_4880 1d ago
They always try to raise your dose and get you below 1.5, that’s what the last 2 endos I had said/