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i just wanted to ask, why they say it will takethe t3 12 weeks to work when the ndt works pretty much straight away?

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Depends why you're taking it. The 12 weeks is to clear the rT3. NDT doesn't clear rT3.

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thyr01d

Hi markgreenhill, seeing you seem to have been prescribed t3 can I ask if you are anywhere near Gloucestershire/Herefordshire/Worcestershire and if so might I have contact details for whoever prescribed please?

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markgreenhill in reply to thyr01d

hi,

im from walsall i don't use a gp cause mine are hopeless.

im self medicating with t3 and get it online.i do have a new private doctor and he does prescribe t3 he gave me a prescription for some but he used a pharmacy in Germany.

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