THIROYD FROM THILAND

[Rockingdog54]

Hi i have stopped thyroxine after 30 years and bought Thiroyd from thiland

I have increased to 3 grains per day, I was taking 175 thyroxine ,i do feel better but wonder if i should try 4 grains

Any advice ???

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

If you want to try an increase then do it in 1/4 grain increments, any larger dose increases and you may miss your sweet spot.

[Spareribs]

If you change or increase your medication it is recommended to monitor your levels with a blood test after 6-8 weeks, i.e. TSH FT4 FT3 (your TSH level will be suppressed on NDT). From your last post - 3 grains is equivalent to about 180mcg Levo & you were on 175mcg. I find I need slightly less in the Summer months.

[researcherUK]

An increase of 1 grain in one go is a big jump. If you are feeling better, it is best to stay on 3 grains for 6-8 weeks then do a blood test before doing any further increase. If your FT3 are not at 75% of the range and you have symptoms, this means there is perhaps a scope for an increase and this is usually done 1/4 grain at a time, then wait 7-10 days before adding another 1/4 grain, only if needed, otherwise wait for 8 weeks and follow with a blood test.

[Rockingdog54 in reply to researcherUK]

Thank you all for your advice x

[researcherUK in reply to Rockingdog54]

You are welcome!

[Rockingdog54]

Thank you brilliant advice

[Helena877]

researcherUK Yes - definitely don’t increase by one grain. I did this on the advice of my Dr and it was a big mistake. My free T3 went way over range and I felt shocking. It was a confusing time as actually felt as though I was under-medicated socthen I had to come off all hormone replacement and restart at two before building up again.

[Rockingdog54 in reply to Helena877]

Hi I think you have made me think

I AM SHATTERED until 12pm every day so I think maybe I should just take 2 Thiroid instead of 3 xxx

[Naomi8 in reply to Rockingdog54]

SO difficult to know if under or over-must rely on blood tests,not just how we feel,for this reason?

[Naomi8]

I was on 125mg thyroxine for 16 years,then T3 only for 2 years.Now on 3 grains of Thiroid.Am going to do blood tests before deciding whether I need a raise:not sure if am at my sweet spot!

Will test TSH,FT3,FT4.Going to test antibodies,too,as not been tested since 1998

[Rockingdog54 in reply to Naomi8]

Does gp test you ?

[Naomi8 in reply to Rockingdog54]

Yes,am due a test & they test free T3.Away from home for a further 3 weeks,then will test.Will have to pay for antibodies,I think.Last GP refused.Will ask my new GP of last 18 months.

[Rockingdog54 in reply to Naomi8]

Just gp test you

[Howard39]

Hi

Yes bloods are essential but in the meantime are you using a basal thermometer and monitoring your levels.

You are aiming for circa 36,6- see Dr Rind metabolic therapy

Or Dr Sarah Myhill . Com search under conducting the cfs orchestra and scroll down to the red section on how to monitor your results.

It was very helpful for me when I swapped to ndt. I started too high, lowered it and used my thermometer. I was v surprised how low mine was. Now with the increases it’s far better. Also helps you see if the adrenals are out too.

Good luck

[Rockingdog54 in reply to Howard39]

Thank you sooooo much

[Naomi8]

After 16 years on thyroxine,my temperature has refused to budge from 36.2,even when on too much T3.It happens apparently,after prolonged adrenal insufficiency.Will check now I've been on NDT a few months,when I get home.

[Howard39 in reply to Naomi8]

Hi

It does address adrenal fatigue and how to tell without a 24 hr cortisol and dhea saliva test.

Worth a read.

[Naomi8 in reply to Howard39]

Just checked it out & will give it a proper read when my brain's a bit fresher.

Thanks for the recommendation.

[Rockingdog54 in reply to Naomi8]

I have horrid taste on back of throat since stating thirod ,is this normal ???