Bloods help please

[Ajva]

Latest bloods. I was over active 4 weeks ago so was cut from 1 1/2 grains of armour (NDT) to 1 grain.

I struggle to go over a grain as I get terrible heart palps, also as soon as I up my NDT my t3 goes over range as it is quite high already.

I am unsure whether to add in 25mg of levo (tirosint) or what really. I have tried 1 1/4 grains of NDT but I feel hyper from t3 over range and causes such rapid heart rate for me (I do already have pots so very sensitive to t3).

Here’s my results (no biotin and meds taken 12 hours prior). I feel awful with hair loss, dizziness, extreme fatigue and body aches..

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Ajva

Have you ever tried just Levothyroxine on it's own. Maybe you don't need the T3 in NDT. Levo only does suit many people.

[Ajva in reply to SeasideSusie]

Yes I have been on t4 alone and I felt dreadful. I have kept trying to go back on t4 only but every time I end up coming back off of it. I seem to react to the synthetics badly.

That’s why I thought I could add in say 12 or 25mg of t4 and if I can tolerate that along side the NDT I can gradually add more in then start cutting the NDT out.

[Gingernut44 in reply to Ajva]

That seems to be a good plan because your TSH is too high and your FT4 is below range. See if you can tolerate 12 to start with and gradually increase every couple of weeks to see how you get on. I wouldn’t drop your NDT too soon as you probably need the T3.

[Ajva in reply to Gingernut44]

Your right I do need the t3. I feel awful without any. I am tempted to stay on my NDT completely but just top up with t4 only long term.

I did try 1 1/4 grains the past few days but it is making my Heart rate far too high ( I am on heart meds already).

[Gingernut44 in reply to Ajva]

Then I think your best bet is to drop down to 1 grain NDT which gives you approx 38 T4 and 9 T3 and add in some Levo slowly to bring your TSH down and your T4 up a bit. Good luck with your trial.

[Ajva in reply to Gingernut44]

I agree, my t3 keeps going well over range with every increase & my body can’t seem to tolerate anymore than 10mg t3. But I need it for the energy.

Thank you!