Starting NDT from a glandular

[Blackpanther46]

I’m considering trying NDT for the first time. I have been taking glandulars over the years to treat my hypothyroidism. I’ve used Nutri thyroid, thyrogold and now metavive. My question is if my body is already used to some T3 in these do I have to start very low like someone changing over from thyroxine ? Also if someone has had NDT in the past but then gone onto a glandular do they start low all over again and increase slowly ?

[shaws Administrator]

It is usual for us, when swapping thyroid hormones, to take an equivalent dose. If your body feels dose is a bit too much, reduce slightly.

[Blackpanther46 in reply to shaws]

Thanks @shaws does this include the glandular. I was taking about 30 mg of T3 in the product according to the manufacturers.

[shaws Administrator in reply to Blackpanther46]

I cannot answer but assume that it will be as close as possible.

p.s. when adding an @ sign to alert a member, Blackpanther46 the name turns to blue (don't put a space between @ and name).

😀

[Blackpanther46 in reply to shaws]

I’ll try to PM you

[Blackpanther46]

@shaws Thankyou for some reason without a gap your name won’t turn blue though

[shaws Administrator in reply to Blackpanther46]

Did you not get a selection of similar names appear below and select one to click on?

Blackpanther46

[Blackpanther46 in reply to shaws]

No but I’ll try on laptop I’m doing it on my phone maybe that’s why?

[shaws Administrator in reply to Blackpanther46]

Might well be due to doing it on your phone.

[ratoncita]

I’ve been on LDN for awhile as well as NDT and frankly don’t think it has made a difference at all. Just an extra expense.

[Blackpanther46 in reply to ratoncita]

What’s LDN ?

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Blackpanther46]

LDN = Low Dose Naltrexone

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