NDT - small amount

A private doc has suggested a starting dose of 1/2 grain of NDT..along with some supplements. I appreciate we are all different but just wondering if anyone had a good experience on a low dose. My NHS GP won't look beyond TSH so doesnt think I need anything. My T4 low and T3 very low. This may all be stress related...I panicked when sleep got disrupted and have created anxiety / sleep issues. So wondering if I continue trying to work on that before taking NDT..... or if my thyroid needs some help for sleep/anxiety to improve?? Words of wisdom would be great. Thank you.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

You start low and build up. Hasn't your doctor told you this?

I assume you aren't on Levo and are going straight onto NDT?

Normal protocol is to start with 1/2 grain, split into 2 doses, and stay on that for 7 days.

If no adverse effects then add another 1/2 grain, so you would be taking 1 grain split into 2 doses. Stay on that for 3 weeks.

Then add another 1/2 grain - split into 2 doses - 1 grain in morning, 1/2 grain for dose later in day. Stay on that for 3 weeks.

After that, if necessary add another 1/2 grain - split into 2 doses of 1 grain each. Stay on that for 3 weeks.

If you need further increases it should be 1/4 grain increments or you may miss your sweet spot.

Have you been asked to monitor temperature and pulse? Apparently that's important too. I don't take NDT, this is just what I've read.

[Hidden in reply to SeasideSusie]

Nope...he hasn't told me those details. Thank you Jo

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Vitamins all need to be optimal first

Vitamin D at least around 80nmol and around 100nmol may be better

B12 and folate near top of range

Ferritin at least half way in range

Have you retested since started supplementing

[Hidden in reply to SlowDragon]

I was already supplementing when tested but not everything. I've just been to the canaries to get some sun as vit d was low. Mood def better & sleep was ok there on the whole. That was going to be my plan - take all reccomended supplements first ... then retest before starting NDT. I'm also trying to work on acceptance of the anxiety & sleep as me reacting has made it worse I think. How long until supplements can be retested? My physical energy is ok .... so that's what makes me question whether I've really a thyroid problem or an anxiety / sleep problem Thx jo x

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Hidden]

Retesting 6-8 weeks after adding the last supplement ideally

Vitamin C can help adrenals cope with anxiety

Good probiotic surprisingly calming

Magnesium supplements help low vitamin D

Only add one supplement at a time

[Hidden in reply to SlowDragon]

Which probiotic do you think is good? That hasn't been recommended. Thx xxxx