Ndt

[Mastj]

Hi, I was sick of t4 and now on thyroid 1 Grain 2 times Daily, after 4 weeks bloodtest, ths 0,87, t4 and t3 on the lowest range both, I feel good help from ndt, I was very sick before, but Why the t4 and t3 do NOT increase from the very low level both? Is it a question of time, being patient for body to Cope with it, and check later for increase of t3and t4, it might Come, I feel much better, all other tests normal, regards mariann

[shaws Administrator]

The main question is 'how do you feel' and if answer is much better, then the NDT suits you.

You must also realise that when we take NDT it contains T4, T3, (T2, T1 and calcitonin) the latter three in smaller amounts. So your blood test will differ from when you took T4 alone. If on NDT you can add 1/4 tablet every two weeks, until you are symptom-free and feel well. Take pulse/temp several times a day and if either goes too high, reduce to previous dose and that should be fine for you.

[Mastj]

Thank you very much🌺

[adin]

Some explanations about the question here; tiredthyroid.com/rt3-10.html

[greygoose]

It's perfectly normal for the FT4 to drop when we start taking T3. Even if we're still taking the same amount of T4. The FT3 level depends on how much you are taking. 2 grains of NDT only contains 18 mcg T3, which is quite a small amount. If you've been taking that for four weeks, I would suggest you try increasing your dose by 1/4 grain, and see if you feel any better.