Add T3?

[Beenies]

Tsh 0.05

Ft4 19.7 (12-22)

Ft3 4.8 (3.1-6.8)

Results on 75 mcg levothyroxine

Ft4 18.5(12-22)

Ft3 4.1 (3.1-6.8)

What would be best to increase levothyroxine or add some T3? It seems like I never get well on levothyroxine only been taking it for a year now. All vitamins are optimal.

[Clutter]

Beenies,

You can ask, but I doubt your GP will increase Levothyroxine dose because TSH is suppressed and FT4 and FT3 are good. Most GPs need a NHS endocrinologist's recommendation to prescribe T3. If you want to add T3 you will probably have to buy online and self medicate.

[Beenies in reply to Clutter]

Thanks! Do you think it will help me feel better? Since ft3 is not even half way in range?

[Clutter in reply to Beenies]

Beenies,

No point in me guessing, the only way to know is for you to try a dose increase or some T3.

[Beenies in reply to Clutter]

But could it be dangerous if I add T3 ?

[Clutter in reply to Beenies]

Beenies,

Not if you keep dose low and keep FT3 within range. It will further suppress TSH will may alarm your GP.

Start with 1/4 of a tablet (6.25mcg) added to 75mcg Levothyroxine and hold for 6-8 weeks then have a thyroid function test including FT3 before increasing further.