I would be very grateful if you could PM me a safe source of T3 without a prescription. I was diagnosed hypothyroid 15 years ago, currently on 225mcg of levothyroxine. The levothyroxine has never made the slightest difference to my physical well being - still always so so tired, no energy, crippling depression, either too hot or too cold (no in between). My GP couldn’t care less about my symptoms and doesn’t believe T3 offers any benefits so won’t prescribe, but I have wanted to try it for a long time in the hope that it may help improve some of my symptoms, but very wary of where to buy from. Thankyou very much
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Do you have any test results to share? We often get new members asking for a source of T3 and when we get to see a full picture of thyroid/vitamins we sometimes see problems that need to be addressed.
Before adding T3 to Levo, it's essential that vitamin levels are optimal.
If you post results, with reference ranges, members will comment and make useful suggestions where necessary. Tests needed are
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested. Also important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12
Low vitamin levels are extremely common, especially if Thyroid antibodies are raised
Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, best not mentioned to GP or phlebotomist)
Last Levothyroxine dose should be 24 hours prior to test, (taking delayed dose immediately after blood draw).
Is this how you do your tests?
Private tests are available. Thousands on here forced to do this as NHS often refuses to test FT3 or antibodies or all vitamins
Medichecks Thyroid plus ultra vitamin or Blue Horizon Thyroid plus eleven are the most popular choice. DIY finger prick test or option to pay extra for private blood draw. Both companies often have special offers, Medichecks usually have offers on Thursdays, Blue Horizon its more random
If antibodies are high this is Hashimoto's, (also known by medics here in UK more commonly as autoimmune thyroid disease).
About 90% of all primary hypothyroidism in Uk is due to Hashimoto's.
Low vitamins are especially common with Hashimoto's. Food intolerances are very common too, especially gluten.
So it's important to get TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested at least once .
Wow Thankyou for all the information! There’s no way my GP will agree to do all those tests ( our lovely village surgery has been taken over by a ‘group’ and gone completely downhill, it’s all about saving money not treating patients ☹️) I will look into having the tests done privately...Thankyou
The predominance of Hashimoto thyroiditis represents an interesting finding, since it has been indirectly confirmed by an Italian study, showing that autoimmune thyroid disease is a risk factor for the evolution towards NCGS in a group of patients with minimal duodenal inflammation. On these bases, an autoimmune stigma in NCGS is strongly supported
In summary, whereas it is not yet clear whether a gluten free diet can prevent autoimmune diseases, it is worth mentioning that HT patients with or without CD benefit from a diet low in gluten as far as the progression and the potential disease complications are concerned
Despite the fact that 5-10% of patients have Celiac disease, in my experience and in the experience of many other physicians, at least 80% + of patients with Hashimoto's who go gluten-free notice a reduction in their symptoms almost immediately.
Going gluten free is a strategy that everyone with Hashimoto’s should try. In some cases, we see a complete remission of the condition; in other cases (88% of the time), the person feels significantly better in terms of bloating, diarrhea, energy, weight, constipation, stomach pain, reflux, hair regrowth, and anxiety.
Many clinicians report that eating a gluten-free diet may help improve thyroid function in nonceliac gluten intolerance. “Getting gluten out is primary for patients with Hashimoto’s, even without celiac disease,”
Lactose intolerance is also very common with Hashimoto's
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