Just seen endo about my T3: When I went to see... - Thyroid UK

Thyroid UK

136,961 members160,558 posts

Just seen endo about my T3

mandy-white profile image
10 Replies

When I went to see endo 4 months ago it was his registrar. My TSH was high so she agreed to increase my T3 from 40mg to 60mg daily. Today seen the actual consultant who wasn't happy that I was on so much T3. He said a normal dose was 40mg and that no one should have more than this. My Tsh was at the lower range so he wanted to decrease it again to 40mg. After me telling him that I felt much better on it and could do more, and that I have lost weight he reluctantly agreed to let me stay on 60mg and he will review it again in 3 months. Is 40 mg a "normal" dose?

Written by
mandy-white profile image
mandy-white
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
10 Replies
shaws profile image
shawsAdministrator

The 'normal' dose is the one that suits the patient and makes her/him feel well.

I must say that it was good that he let you stay on the dose that suits you and for your information this is a link.

web.archive.org/web/2010103...

mandy-white profile image
mandy-white in reply to shaws

Thankyou Shaws. I couldn't believe even though I was much better on the 60mg that he was prepared to drop it until I argued with him. I bet in 3 months when I see him again he will drop it. That is a brilliant link, thankyou

shaws profile image
shawsAdministrator in reply to mandy-white

If you read a couple of the questions/answers after the first one I bet the Endocrinology are unaware of this phenomenon.

web.archive.org/web/2010103...

Heloise profile image
Heloise

He may mean it is an average dose and might be correct. However, with that said, "average dose" only works in groups, not individuals. Tell him you have always been above average, teehee.

mandy-white profile image
mandy-white in reply to Heloise

Ha ha, The student in with him looked a bit shocked that I stood my ground. He said by taking 60mg I should be sweating, palpatations and the shakes.....I said "well as you can see I haven't got any of these....I then said even your hands (when he shook hands with me) were hotter than mine. teehee

HarryE profile image
HarryE in reply to mandy-white

Go Mandy!! :-D

Heloise profile image
Heloise in reply to mandy-white

I had one endo that always shook my hand. Now I think I know why.

But I like the way you turned the tables on him. You could go one step further and ask why he was questioning the registrar who first made the decision. (I assume the registrar is superior?)

Clutter profile image
Clutter in reply to Heloise

No, registrar is junior to consultant.

beaton profile image
beaton

Well done Mandy, I'm trialing T3 only with the help of my GP. This week I've just upped to 60 mcg in three divided doses. I don't see my endo. to confess for six months. Hope it works for both of us.xx

Clutter profile image
Clutter

Endos comment is rubbish. I was on 3 x 20mcg daily in between surgery and RAI and there are posters on here on 180mcg and more.

You may also like...

I've just seen my first Endo.

see me in two months. I also have a new prescription for bloods to be done in two months time. She...

Finally T3 prescribed by my Endo

NHS and the ignorance of many Endos, I have finally met an amazing endo, and I picked up my...

Have just seen a lovely endo. this week who has ordered lots of tests BUT

have just rang for my blood results which are TSH 0.11 range 0.35 - 4.70 T4 13 range 7.8 -...

Is this dose of 5mcg of T3 likely to be effective or is my Endo placating me?

know if such a low dose is likely to have an effect or has he just given me a small dose to shut me...

Advice regarding fessing up to endo about T3

weight reduction so looking promising. I've got an endo apt in September and I intend to go for...