Sorry I'm new here and suffering. I've gained 4st or more on levothyroxine and Thiroid (NDT) since my TT 2yrs ago. I've tried everything. Unfortunately, because of follicular cancer my TSH has to be below average and untraceable. Instead of losing it I'm gaining weight rapidly and fell tired all the time, have aching bones and suffer from depression. I need to try something new and have heard naturethroid is helping many on here.
My Endo won't even consider prescribing anything other than levo for me.
Please inbox me with any info for the uk. Thank you in advance.
Written by
levo78
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
My endo insists that there is no evidence that t3 or combination of T3/T4 is effective but I am in the UK. Probably different in other countries. Thyroid-s did not agree with me, which may be due to the fillers. I'm hoping to try Naturethroid as I'm sensitive to medications.
My endo said the same but he also acknowledged the improvement in my health after I self medicated T4+T3 and added Liothyronine (T3) to my prescription.
TSH is suppressed and T4 22.4 is usually high/just over range so you are adequately dosed on 200mcg. It would be useful to see FT3.
200mcg is equivalent to 3 grains NDT. You will need to titrate Levothyroxine and NDT at the same time. I would reduce Levothyroxine by 75mcg and introduce 1 grain NDT. At 2 week intervals reduce Levothyroxine by 37.5mcg and increase NDT by 1/2 grain.
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.