I am on T3 only. After my last blood test it showed below normal range.

[Everdean]

Results were- 3.4 (3.5-6.5) Ferritin was low. 83920-291) so I supplemented that and increased my T3.

However I feel worse than ever. Why?? I feel like I am living with a permanent virus. Trying (to the best of my ability ) to do the AIP diet, and have been on that for over 3 months. Still have unsightly face rash and styes in my eyes. Hair gradually growing back but it's very thin.

What a mess!!!!

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you.

[Clutter]

Everdean, You're feeling bad because T3 is below range. It's lack of T3 which causes hypothyroid symptoms. You've done what's needed by increasing your T3 dose but you should have another FT3 test in 6/8 weeks because you may need to increase dose again. You probably need FT3 >5.0 before most symptoms resolve and you feel well.

Ferritin 83 isn't bad but around half way in range is optimal so supplementing will help. Take each iron tablet with 500mg-1,000mg vitamin C to aid absorption and mitigate constipation.

Have vitD, B12 and folate been checked?

[Everdean in reply to Clutter]

Thank you clutter. I asked for vit.D test on a few occasions but they don't seem to do it. I supplement anyway with high doses.

B12 is 631 (211-911)

Folate is 16.1(over 3.4)

[Clutter in reply to Everdean]

Everdean, B12 and folate look fine. You can order a private vitD test from City Assays via thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

I was supplementing 5,000iu daily vitD3 since March and Dec blood test was 348 (75-200) so I've to cut back to 5,000iu per week.

[Everdean]

That was helpful Clutter.

Thank you