T3 increase appetite?

[Slappiduck]

Does T3 make your appetite increase? I’ve been taking it for a week and seem to be starving!

[Aurealis]

Yes until it’s stable and dose correct.

[Slappiduck in reply to Aurealis]

Thanks. How long does it usually take to stabilise?

[Aurealis in reply to Slappiduck]

As long as a piece of string ... sorry I can’t be more helpful. But you shouldn’t be feeling very poorly for long.

[Ebs73]

Hi, yes but don't worry it is a sign of a healthy metabolism! I was so ill and had daily nausea and a very tiny appetite, no one could understand that with eating a very healthy diet and in really small amounts that I could become very obese! After starting T3 my appetite increased and my many symptoms fell away as did the 6stone I had gained! So if you're worried about gaining weight it's unlikely unless you're already under weight then you'll most likely gain new muscle not fat.

[Slappiduck in reply to Ebs73]

I am not underweight but not overweight either. I’ve always eaten a lot ( but can’t freely live on cakes sadly). I can’t put on weight as I’m a bridesmaid soon and the final fitting has occurred!

[Ebs73 in reply to Slappiduck]

Hi, well do all of your measurements around bust, under bust, waist, hips, tops of arms if you dont change in measurement it's fine, as weight can fluctuate quite a lot when fat and water weight are replaced by muscle as muscle weighs more but if you are the right weight for your height I doubt much will change. Do you eat enough fat and quality protein as this can reduce the amount of food you consume too, when I was a low fat vegetarian I literally had to eat all the time and upon eating a paleo ish diet I ate considerable less total mass!

[Shecallsitabuggy]

Yes, I agree with the above responses. Eat plenty of good (and I can’t express that enough) quality protein, balanced with good fats and limit some carbs (but they are required for energy). I would suggest if you are hungry, eat. Just make sure its healthy and you feel good. Changing thyroid hormones changes a huge part of your entire body, not just metabolism. Good luck!

[Slappiduck]

I do eat good fats, I’ve never done low fat. I also make sure I have protein with most meals.

For example today I had scrambled eggs on toast for breakfast, a banana mid am, homemade lentil and chorizo soup with croutons ( thanks Mum lol), Apple and Greek yoghurt for a snack. Then for tea I had chicken with avocado, sweetcorn, brown rice with quinoa and seeds.

I have a horrendous sweet tooth though 😭🤦🏻‍♀️ and fell like a starving hyena on the Chelsea bun my colleague bought me earlier.

I also need to focus on smaller portions of healthier carbs I think.