Tips for my endo appointment

[Ordinary39]

I finally have another appointment with an endocrinologist, the first was 25 years ago when I was diagnosed as a teenager.

What I'm hoping to achieve is a trial of T3 although I know the chances are slim. I am hoping for advice, buzz words etc, anything that will make me stand out from all the other over weight 40 somethings he sees on a regular basis. If anyone knows of any reputable articles in favour of T3 I would be very interested. I'd like to be able to counter any arguments he may have with evidence.

Thank you in advance.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Can you add your most recent Thyroid test results and ranges - TSH, FT3 and FT4

Plus vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

What supplements do you take?

You have Hashimoto's so are you on strictly gluten free diet

Presumably you are taking full blood tests along to consultation

All thyroid tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting and don't take Levo in the 24 hours prior to test This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, GP will be unaware)

[Clutter]

Ordinary39,

Why do you want T3 and in what way are you hoping it will help you?