T3

[Hama102]

Hi,

I wondered if anyone could message me where I can safely source T3 without a prescription? Thank you

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Your last post 9 months ago

You were only on 50mcg levothyroxine

How much levothyroxine are you currently taking …..presumably you have had several increases since last post?

Always test thyroid levels early morning, ideally before 9am and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

What are your most recent TSH, Ft4 and Ft3 results

ESSENTIAL that you know levels before adding T3

Before considering adding T3 you also need OPTIMAL vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

When were these last tested

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after any dose change or brand change in levothyroxine or T3

thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally before 9am last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

On T3 day before test split daily dose into 3 smaller doses, spread through the day at approx 8 hour intervals, taking last 1/3rd of daily dose 8-12 hours before test

Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins

List of private testing options and money off codes

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins

medichecks.com/products/adv...

Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins by DIY fingerprick test

bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...

If you can get GP to test vitamins and antibodies then cheapest option for just TSH, FT4 and FT3

£29 (via NHS private service ) and 10% off down to £26.10 if go on thyroid uk for code

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

monitormyhealth.org.uk/