Fantastic News

[YSpencer]

After getting a private prescription from my GP for T3 and taking it for 7 weeks l am feeling much better. Today l have been to see a new Endo who has listened to me and has agreed l need to take it and is going to write to my GP recommending that l am prescribed it on a NHS prescription. I think you would say that’s a result 😊 It’s taken 3 years but I’ve finally got there. My advice - never give up.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Fabulous. I hope your GP agrees to prescribe.

Don't forget to emphasise that when taking T3 they need to test FT3 as well as TSH and FT4.

[YSpencer in reply to SeasideSusie]

I know and she’s even given me an envelope ready for my next blood test with T3 on it.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to YSpencer]

Just in case the lab don't do it, from what I have read on here it can be helpful to write on the blood form/envelope

"Patient taking T3"

[YSpencer in reply to SeasideSusie]

Ok l will wtite that on myself just to be on the safe side. Thanks Yvonne

[MrWellness94]

Hello YSpencer,

That is fantastic news, I am so glad that you never gave up and you are finally feeling better for it. This is definitely a hopeful sign for the rest of us! Thanks for sharing.

[YSpencer in reply to MrWellness94]

Yes it really is and it’s good to be able to post something positive. 😀

[Hidden]

Great news. 7 weeks WOW I am a few weeks behind you; starting my 3rd week of added T3. Been on just 125 mcg of levo for quite a while and have felt like #@*& for a long time. Starting to notice a difference. Can't wait to feel even better. What dose did you start with? I am only at 5mcg of liothyronine -starting dose. Expect it will be raised at my next visit June 6th. Happy for both of us.

[YSpencer in reply to Hidden]

It’s amazing. I was on 125mg of Levo. When l added in 10mg of T3 l reduced to 100mg of Levo. Since my last blood test I’ve gone back to 125 of Levo + 10 of T3. I am trying to get mt FT3 bloods to 5 or 5.5. Good luck with your journey. Yvonne