Weight loss complication

[Butterfly Collector]

Evening all, and please bear with me as I`m a newbie!

Approx. 6 years I was tested for Hypothyroidism due to my presenting symptoms. Blood investigation showed my levels fell within `normal range` but as I was so symptomatic I had my peroxidase level (thyroid antibodies) done which was`abnormal` and I was therefore commenced Levothyroxine. I have annual blood tests and have been on a stable dose now for the past few years but have found losing the rapidly gained weight a real problem. That is until starting Atkins. I have got on so well with this and am having really successful weight loss .
I now have a problem! My bloods show I had gone into Hyperthroid range, my dose was reduced by 25 mcg per day & I have just had my bloods repeated after 8 weeks at my reduced dose to find the results still as bad! I have just had a further reduction of 25 mcg per day with a planned repeat blood test in 8 weeks.
During this period the main problem I`ve had has been the affect on my eyes which I am treating with eye drops for the dryness and am hoping the oedema around them is subsiding as the problem burns itself out. They are definitely improving.

I suppose what I`m wanting to know is has anyone else has had this problem with weight loss affecting their levels and how did the process eventually work out?

Thanks for your replies

[liv]

Re: Weight loss complication

No that is interesting. I going in for a test very soon but last year I was good and I had been one year on Atkins then. Good meaning stable. I am still Hypo and using the same dose of Levothyrozine. My dose is 50 mcg.

[Butterfly Collector]

Re: Weight loss complication

Thanks for your reply Liv.

I gradually ended up on a dose of 175 mcg, which I now understand to be quite a high dose, but was stable on this for several years. My annual bloods were always fine, and I had no untoward symptoms.

My Thyroxine dose was reduced to 150 mcg initially and, after repeat bloods 8 weeks later, was reduced further to 125 mcg.

I Will have to see how my bloods look in 8 weeks, but it seems there`s still scope to maybe increase my carbs.further and/or reduce my Thyroxine dose to balance things.

Watch this space!