I'm new to this site and what a godsend it is. I've had the same problem as everyone else with GPs not recognising the need for T3. Have seen an endo privately and now have a private prescription for T3 that the dispenser at my GPs practice fills for me and I pay cash for . Thyborg Henning 20mcg £44.44 for 50 tabs.
However can anyone tell me if it is wrong to take my T3, T4 and lansoprazole at the same time. I'm taking the 3 first thing in the morning.
Further reading on this site is educating me on the pitfalls of PPI's and I will be weaning myself off them.
Am not sure that is a good idea. How long have you been taking a PPI ? If for more than 8 weeks - then it is possible you will be LOW in B12 - Folate - Ferritin & VitD - have they been tested ? If those results are low in range then your Thyroid hormones will not be well utilised in the body.
Do you have any thyroid results with ranges you could share ? Do you have Hashimotos ? Maybe you have low stomach acid and not high.
Welcome to the forum
Thanks for that Marz
I have been taking PPI for about 2 years on and off, I think you may be right about low stomach acid.
Neither GP nor endo have even mentioned Hashimotos, I am waiting for copies of my blood results from the endo who is not very forthcoming.
I am taking B12 and vit D supplements daily 3 or so hours after T3 & T4.
My endo mentioned that my ferritin levels were high on my last 2 draws and suggest that my GP follow this up. Hemochromatosis has been ruled out.
I will share thyroid results when I've accessed them.
Thanks so much for your help
When you have your results with ranges - start a new post so more people see them and can comment
Thanks Marz will do.