Should i take t3

[gunge80]

I am getting no joy with the nhs ive been tested for allsorts including thyroid ....ive been told by someone that i should take t3 which might help with weightloss and fatique...does anyone take it without drs say so

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

gunge80 T3 is not a weight loss aid. It is a thyroid hormone replacement and is used when patients who have hypothyroidism can't convert T4 into the active hormone T3.

I add a small amount of T3 to my Levo and my doctor doesn't know, but I self test, keep an eye on my levels and know how to dose without causing problems.

[gunge80]

I originally went to drs with low testosterone symptoms my bloods keep coming back low but in normal range but ive all the symptoms and its taking over my life constantly tired i know its a lot to do with diet and exercise but my brain is like a brick wall and zero energy just wanna stay in bed 24/7

[Marz in reply to gunge80]

Have you had the basics tested - Ferritin - Folate - B12 - VitD ? If low in range they could be the cause of your symptoms.

[gunge80 in reply to Marz]

Yeah d was low but not enough for treatment...it might be nothing might just be me being lazy and thick

[Marz in reply to gunge80]

What about the others I mentioned ?

[Marz]

Do you have any thyroid results you could share with us - and the ranges ? Have you had the FT3 tested, along with the FT4 - also anti- bodies.

[gunge80 in reply to Marz]

Ive not got my results been told everything is ok im back at the endo next month and im going to get them to print it all off

[Marz in reply to gunge80]

When you have copies of your results post in a new thread and people will comment.

OK for the VitD is not good enough - you need the actual result. Self treating is not expensive and sometimes we have to do things for ourselves.

[gunge80 in reply to Marz]

Once i have the results (if i have) i will post everything they say they cant give me them though

[Marz in reply to gunge80]

You are legally entitled to them .....

nhs.uk/chq/pages/1309.aspx?...

[gunge80 in reply to Marz]

Thanks for that if i dont get them next time im at hospital will do that cheers

[jacintamoore]

Are you on T3 only? That's quite a big dose. Is someone advising you?

[gunge80 in reply to jacintamoore]

No not on anything