T3 only

[Bradleyeb]

Hi, I've got agreement today from my Consultant to go T3 only as been feeling better since reducing my T4 medication and increasing T3. My Consultant has suggested that I need to be on 10 mg in the morning and 20 mg in the afternoon so 30 mg in total - Is that a normal amount for a daily dose? What do other people take? Thanks

[Clutter]

Bradleyeb, there's no 'normal' amount of T4, T4+T3 or T3 only. People need what they need. 30mcg T3 is equivalent to 90mcg T4. What was your T4+T3 dose?

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[Bradleyeb in reply to Clutter]

My t3 dose was 10 mcg in the morning with 75 mcg of levothyroxine and then a further 20 mcg in the afternoon

[Clutter in reply to Bradleyeb]

Bradleyeb, 75mcg Levothyroxine + 30mcg T3 is equivalent to 55mcg T3. If you are dropping 75mcg Levothyroxine your T3 dose should be increased by 25mcg to 55mcg.

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[Clutter]

RFU, where did you hear that?

[Karunablue]

I've just been prescribed it today.

[Bradleyeb in reply to Karunablue]

Let me know how you get on x

[emilyanne]

Hi Bradleyeb, would it be possible to pm me and let me know the name of the consultant you saw, l have had two appointments with a consultant and he refused to consider t3 or natural thyroxine, I have had an underactive thyroid for 36yrs and managed on 100mg although not feeling well but my doctor dropped me down to 75mg and I have felt shocking, I would be very grateful to find a doctor who would do more than a tsh blood test, I live in sheffield and my user name is emilyanne, I would be so grateful for any help. Thank you.

[Bradleyeb in reply to emilyanne]

Sent, hope it helps you x

[Bradleyeb]

I hope not - I need T3 to feel well again.

[Clutter]

RFU, I'm not doubting that the patient's endo said that, but it doesn't mean all CCGs will do so.

Makes a nonsense of those who deny there are postcode lotteries re drug availability on the NHS though

[loueldhen]

Used to be on 100 T4. Started on 20mcg T3. Then 30, now 40mcg over a year. Take it in one dose middle of the night.