eichic

Hi All,

Had not been here for a while..things were going great. Then I started feeling bad. Got my TSH tested...went from 0.99 in June to now an 8.25 last week....Also my t4 is down to 0.7 from 1.0. I also had an insulin test done...it was 48 at fasting....Is any of this related to the other? Can thyroid cause increase in insulin and vice versa? I am just so frustrated. I think my doc is thinking I have been bugging her b/c I called twice last week wanting my meds adjusted. Any advice is appreciated.

nobimbo

Yes, insulin resistance can inhibit thyroid function, and poor thyroid function can increase insulin resistance.

It is not unusual for an adjustment of meds to be needed after starting treatment, and to keep needing adjustment afterwards. That is why it is important to get checks periodically. After beginning thyroid replacement meds, the thyroid becomes lazy and puts out less hormone on its own, causing a return of symptoms and a need for an increase in meds. Please do not feel guilty about hounding your doc; she shouldn't need bugging, but it sounds like she does. You need an increase in meds. Are you also on a med for your insulin resistance?

Linda

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Other meds: Verapamil and Altace(for blood pressure)
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eichic

No, I am not on meds for IR yet. The doc wanted to see what I could do with diet. Obviously, not too well....LOL. Thanks for the info.