First Blood Results after taking T3

[YSpencer]

Hi this morning I have received my first lot of results after starting T3. I am taking 125 mg T4 and 20mg T3 daily.

TSH. 0.01 (0.27 - 4.2 )

T4. 15.6 (11-22)

T3. 4.8 (3.1-6.8)

I feel much better but still a bit tired.

Please can someone advise as to what to do next. Stay on this level or change it.

Many thanks as always

Yvonne

[YSpencer]

Actually this is my second test but the 1st while taking 125 of T4 and 20 of T3. Plus the results are for Free T4 and Free T3. Sorry

[Joesmum]

Hello yspencer,

If you’re still feeling tired I would be tempted to raise the T4 to 150 mcgs as it’s not yet half way in range. That will increase your FT3 level, although it still may not raise it high enough for you to be symptom free.

Interestingly I’m on exactly the same doses of both T4 and T3 as you and under the care of an endo. He raised my FT4 to just above half way 19 (12-22) and then focussed on increasing my FT3 levels which are now near the top of the range but I still need another increase as am symptomatic.

Of course one method does not suit all so it’ll be interesting to see what others suggest.

[YSpencer in reply to Joesmum]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I’ve never taken 150 mcg of T4 and having added the T3 l was expecting higher readings for FT3 and FT4. Yes l hope l get some more replies. Yvonne

[silverfox7]

When taking T3 in any form then TSH should be suppressed, FT4 can fall in the range but FT3 should be high in the range but never over. The FT3 is the only accurate reading so I think who should add some more T3 rather than relying on T4 to convert well.

[YSpencer in reply to silverfox7]

Thanks for replying, l know the T3 should be near the top of it’s range and I did wonder if l needed to take more. Yvonne

[silverfox7]

Yes but take it slowly. Try a quarter.

[YSpencer in reply to silverfox7]

Yes that is what l thought I would take if l do it.