T3 Toxicosis

[Gill007]

Hi

I saw my endo for the first time and advised him that I did not feel well on the 75mg of levethyoxin prescribed by my Gp and was taking 25 mg of T3 as well . He agreed to monitor me and took bloods . I am due to go back and see him in a few weeks . The letter he sent me said I had T3 toxicosis and needed to lower my dose . He has attached my blood results as below but with no ranges . Please can I have your advice .

[Clutter]

Gill007,

Contact the endo and ask what the FT3 ref range is. Had you taken T3 before the blood test?

[Gill007 in reply to Clutter]

Hi . No , I didn't take any meds for 24 hours before I went x

[Clutter in reply to Gill007]

Gill007,

In that case, if FT3 6.0 is over range you are over medicated. How much did your endo recommend reducing?

[Gill007 in reply to Clutter]

I recommended reducing it to half a tablet ( 12.5 mg) a day with 75 mg of T4 but this was before he had the bloods done .

[Gill007 in reply to Gill007]

He not I

[Clutter in reply to Gill007]

Gill007,

Without knowing what the FT3 range is I can't tell how much over range you are. It may be worth trying the reduction and make sure you get the ranges when you next see him.

[Gill007 in reply to Clutter]

Thank you . I will ring his secretary tomorrow and try and find out the ranges