T3

[Captain-morgan]

Hi guys. How long does it take for t3 to start working. Feeling deflated...

[Jose651]

Hi Captain-Morgan,

It took me at least 2 months to feel the good of it. I'm happy that I have added T3 to the Levo that I have been taking for over 30 years.

Hope this helps,

J 🍀

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Hi I have found come week 11 onwards I feel a new women and sleep every night. This is my second time on it and my 11-14 weeks on t3 b4 stopped was amazing.

Sat I started week 10 so not long now

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How long have u been taking it. Im on 10 mcg am 10 mcg pm of t3 plus my thyroxine in am

[Captain-morgan]

Hi sweetpea33. I've been on it 2 weeks. I started at 1/2 of 25mg for 5 days then 25mg. I'm on 100mg of levothyroxine. Still very tired and gaining weight. I've been underived active for 3 years

[Marz in reply to Captain-morgan]

Nothing is a quick fix when it comes to the thyroid.

How are your levels of B12 - Ferritin - folate - VitD ? all need to be OPTIMAL for your thyroid meds to work well. Low Iron can make you feel tired = as can low D and B12. So make sure all the building blocks are in place - so the T3 and T4 can work well.

[Clutter in reply to Captain-morgan]

Captain-morgan,

What was your FT3 level before adding T3? You've effectively increased your dose from 100mcg Levothyroxine to the equivalent of 175mcg which may be over medicating you and over medication causes fatigue and weight gain.

[Captain-morgan in reply to Clutter]

I'm getting my results today so will post later. Il try anything when I'm desperate. Thank you

[Captain-morgan in reply to Captain-morgan]

I also read that just because results are in normal range the t3 may not be in the cells. I'm ready to give up if I'm honest

[marigold22 in reply to Clutter]

I had no idea fatigue and weight gain are symptoms of over medicating. So we really do have to find the perfect dose ?

[Clutter in reply to marigold22]

Marigold22,

Like Golidlocks needed porridge temperature just right so many thyroid patients need dose just right too.

thyroid.about.com/library/a...

[Captain-morgan in reply to Clutter]

Lol. Clutter and thanks for the link.

[Captain-morgan in reply to Captain-morgan]

Serum t3 level (sdh) 1.7 nmol/L. 0.90- 2.50nmol/L. Serum tsh level 0.15 miu/L. 0.20 - 4.00 mui/L serum free t4 level 23.8 pmol/L 10.00 - 20.00 pm/L. What's your thoughts on these results please. Thank you

[Captain-morgan]

Can anyone help with these results please.

[Jose651 in reply to Captain-morgan]

Hi Captain-morgan,

If you put you results up on a new post members will see it and be able to help you.

J 👍