ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Would it be ridiculous of me to try to up my own thyroid dosage (levo) by 25 micrograms? I don't have the time or money right now to do the blood work and get back to the doctor for another check, and I'm not feeling a huge improvement in the issues I've been hoping to resolve. I have a bottle of 50 microgram pills and a bottle of 25 microgram pills, so it wouldn't be hard for me to try a 75 microgram dose. Is it super risky to do on my own? From what I understand 75 micrograms is still a pretty low dose, but I could be wrong. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleynne Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 While 75 mcg may be a rather low dose I strongly urge not to make any dosage changes on your own. Too much thyroid hormone can have very serious consequences. If you think your dosage is too low you need to call your doctor and see what they recommend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) I think you should call your dr. I've been with my endo a long time, but he lets me just see him annually. If I feel I need a dose change, he just calls in lab orders. I have labs done, and any changes are made over the phone. Anyway, I don't think it's a good idea to increase your dose on your own. As pp said, too much thyroid can have bad consequences. Edited August 16, 2017 by Bethany Grace 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Very bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) Probably not the correct answer, but when I was hyperthyroid, there was a space of time when getting in to see anyone was ridiculously difficult. I had a standing order for bloodwork, and already knew the numbers I needed to be near from the years spent with the endocrinologist. I didn't see a huge issue with micromanaging my own care, and when I could get in to see the endo and/or gp, they didn't seem to either.I've recently been treated and am now hypo. I too am not feeling a lot better at 50mcg. Just saw the GP and discussed upping the dose to 75mcg with follow-up bloodwork. I didn't do it on my own this time because my condition has not stable for a lengthy time, and it is not currently as difficult to get care. ETA: I would not do it without bloodwork. Symptoms alone can have variable causes, and one of the problems with thyroid can be brain fog. Edited August 16, 2017 by KathyBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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