Astounded! My GP here in Oz prescribed T3 for me without a fight.

[tracyd59]

Saw GP today for thyroid test results. TSH reading was something like 0.01 and she said that I may be a bit over replaced on t4 which is all I’ve been on here in Oz since my 2005 diagnosis for Hashi’s. So I came clean and confessed I’ve been taking 12.5mcg daily t3 tablets which I got while on holiday in UK in March 2017, along with my 100mcg t4. I was expecting her to read me the riot act but she was very understanding. I explained that I’ve lost about 2.5kgs in weight since March, I’m able to exercise again, I have more energy and I feel half my age. My brain fog is lifting, I care about my appearance again instead of bumming around in track pants etc. I feel ALIVE. I asked her if she’d be willing to prescribe t3 for me. It’s very strictly regulated here. Only available ‘on authority’ for things like thyroid cancer or documented t4 resistance. She said she’d be happy to prescribe it since it’s made such an improvement in my wellbeing. But she couldn’t do an ‘on authority’ prescription as I didn’t fulfill the criteria. Anyway, I burst into tears coz I was so relieved and overjoyed. So in my hand I have a script for 100 Tertroxin tabs 20mcg. ‘On authority’ would’ve cost me $38.80 for 100 tablets which is 3 mths supply. But even without authority it’s just $76.60 for 3 months. Which is very reasonable indeed. I only wished I’d asked her months ago. For me the combo t3/t4 is making a huge difference. I hope more people in Oz will approach their GPs because I think we really need to push harder for them to listen and for our health to be improved.

[Blue_Bee]

Hi Tracy, what a positive post! I agree it’s important to share what’s going on for you, what’s working and to get support from your GP (not always easy). I’m in Australia too, Sydney, and I too secured scripts from my Endo and GP for T3; authorised because T4 Oroxine wasn’t working for me. I’m on NDT (prescribed by endo and via compounding chemist) and supplementing with T3 - my addition because it works for me. T3 is the only thing so far that made a significant difference for me (goodbye brain fog and depression!). Still, I’m only about 35% of my old self, got Hashimoto’s too. I keep reminding myself that - going by the stories here - it seems to take several months to really recover ONCE you’re on the right cocktail! I love reading these positive experiences, gives me hope If this NDT+T3 is the right mix for me, I’m only 3 weeks in, got a way to go! Tx, BBxx

[tracyd59 in reply to Blue_Bee]

Hey Blue_Bee, great to hear that you too have had success getting your Endo and GP to prescribe t3! I guess you have to be patient and keep at it.

Yes, it's taken me a good 8 months at 12.5mcg daily of t3 in addition to my t4 to notice the difference. It was weird. Nothing, nothing, nothing, except for this very gradual 2.5kg weight loss, which of course is fantastic - then BAM! in the space of a few days, it's like a light was switched on and I suddenly had more energy, felt able to focus and concentrate, wanted to go to the gym, wanted to shop for clothes - not just black emo clothes, but floral prints. Me - floral prints?? Unheard of!

I'm feeling properly engaged in my own life, enthusiastic, optimistic and hopeful for the first time since Hashi's diagnosis in 2005. I felt like a zombie on t4 for twelve miserable years. Truly, this t3 is giving me back my life. If I could've hugged my GP today I would've, but y'know....decorum and all that Good luck on your journey and I really hope it works for you. Update us!! Tracy xx

[Clutter]

Traceyd59,

Excellent! Well done

[tracyd59 in reply to Clutter]

Thanks Clutter for all your advice and support. This is a brilliant site for us thyroid peeps. I really appreciate everyone on here who shares their stories and offers hope to others. Keep up the great work!

[Blue_Bee]

Totally agree! BBxxxxx