Want to know bout T3 re endo etc

[redcatstar]

Hi

could someone explain T3 to me pls. Im seeing endo nxt wk in ireland they dont test ur T3 or rT3 just tsh and t4 I am on eletroxin 125. But im so tired worn down and out . I have no life . I want to be better . If someone could explain what I should say and be looking for off the endo , I would be grateful

thanks

[ivy77]

T 3 is active hormon, and t4 is prohormon, that is 300% less potent , has longer half life, like a week, while t3 only 1_2 days......T3, free one circulating in your body is dictating the metabolismmof your body, if its low you will get fat belly, feel abit like bloated, and r T3 is the one that has no activity but to fill up space in cell receptors that should be filled by active T3 one, rT3 gets produced from t4 when you suddenly go on a diet .....this is antimetabolism hormon, he is like a cork on a bottle stops energy from leaking....makes you store fat

Ft3 is the most important hormon then can measure and rt3....you wont feel good without it beeing in upper end of the range...this is my experience!

[redcatstar in reply to ivy77]

Thank you what should I be asking endo and wat tests should I look for also wat is the best meds pls

[ivy77 in reply to redcatstar]

If you can ask ask for all

Tsh, ft3, ft4, reverse t3, antibodies....ferritin, maybe some vitamins like d3, b12......

And all other hormones if male testosterone which may be on the lower end of the range etc.... the more the better

CRP, to see if there is inflamation going on somewhere...

[redcatstar in reply to ivy77]

Thank you I am female and prob perimenopausal heavy unending periods , my ferrtin is low at 7 , vitamin d too on tabs for both all else appears fine except that I feel terrible . Thank you for your help

[ivy77 in reply to redcatstar]

You feel terrible becasue of low ferritin, you must be on 100_200 mg elemental iron.....and ask for progesteron levels....some additional therapy of it may very well help, try takingn psylium, fresh carrots, and more fibers to reduce estrogen dominance......you need balanced female horomns too.....and supplementing and you will feel better

[Aurealis]

Why not write down your history for the Endo. List and explain the difficulties you're having, a personal history of your treatment and response to it etc. it takes the pressure off you in the appointment.

[silverfox7 in reply to Aurealis]

Brilliant idea to at least note some bullet points to make sure you at least mention everything you should! Nervousness tends to make everything fly out of the window!

[Clutter]

Redcaster, if your endo won't test FT3 you can order private tests from Blue Horizon and Genova via thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

If FT3 is low you will benefit from the addition of Liothyronine (T3) in addition to Levothyroxine (T4). eje-online.org/content/161/...

[BexyLS]

Where are you in Ireland Redcatstar and where are you seeing the endo?

[redcatstar in reply to BexyLS]

Hi in sligo going to galway to c endo

[BexyLS in reply to redcatstar]

let me know how it goes. Where you referred there or did you chose yourself?

[BexyLS]

Sorry, forgot to say there is a really good thread on boards.ie just type in Thyroid Misery loads of people with helpful stuff about having thyroid problems and living in Ireland