NDT

Hi I'm thinking if self medicating with NDT as no doctor will give a private prescription. What dose do I start with?

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Thiele,

What are your recent TSH, FT4 and FT3 results and ranges and how much Levothyroxine are you taking?

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I'm on no medication at all. My results have been the same for 12 years! My reason for thinking of taking NDT is that I don't want to suddenly develop extreme symptoms. I do have gut issues however and have recently found gluten and excess dairy to be a problem.

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What are the results that haven't changed? I think it's important to know that before anyone could recommend a dose.

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Ah right well I'll have to get copies of tests from my doc who by the way is not interested in discussing NDT. Thanks I'll get back to you

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Thiele,

NDT isn't licensed for UK use. If your GP diagnoses hypothyroidism you will be prescribed Levothyroxine.

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Ok! 🙂

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Thiele,

So what are your results and ranges?

Symptoms creep up on you as thyroid levels drop. You won't suddenly develop extreme symptoms.

[flamingpie]

I would get your labs first before self medicating. I had to do the same thing and buy some Thyroid-s as my doctor refused to prescribe NDT, or even look at any of my labs aside from my TSH level. I started at a half grain, and have been increasing by a half grain every 10-14 days, depending on how I'm feeling.

Right now I'm only on 1 full grain, but I may increase to 1 1/2 grain in a few days. Once I get to 2 or 3 grains I will get my labs done again.

[BadHare]

I started on a 1/4 grain, & increased every two weeks. 1 grain seemed alright for a few months, then my symptoms crept back in, so I increased slowly to 2 grains. My morning temperature went up from 35.1 to 36.1/36.3 degrees celcius, after several months on this dose, & being more careful with my diet & supplements.

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Thanks that's helpful. I'm getting readings from my doc and I'll take it from there.