I didn't want to go to work with this horrible cough, but I had an appointment in Scottsdale with the endocrinologist around lunch time. I waited longer to get in than I was expecting, but I actually saw Dr. R, not one of the nurse practitioners. I felt bad about having a huge coughing fit during our visit, but some water helped. Kinda.
She asked me if I was waiting an hour to consume anything else after taking my Synthroid. I told her usually yes, but sometimes it might be less time. Apparently my tsh increased from 1 to 7 over about a six month period. She wants to increase my Synthroid dose from 75 to 88, and maybe more after that. She recommended I take it when I hit the snooze button or if I get up early to pee.
She also said that my Vitamin D was 66. Since it should be over 50, I can decrease my dose to every other day. My B12 and folic acid were good.
I left feeling drained. I went home and did nothing. at. all. This "cold" is getting me.
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