Self medicating advice

[Stace268]

I am on 100mg Levothyroxine and i still feel tired and no energy, I am wondering if I should just stop the 100mg Levothyroxine and try 12.5mg or 25mg of T3 Liothyronine or combine T4 and T3?

TSH is .1.66, T4 18. T3 .4.9, All vitamins ok except selenium maybe as was non existant though opthalmology advised not to supplement

[greygoose]

Just stopping 100 mcg levo in one go is not recommended. When did you last have bloods done? Very difficult to suggest anything withour knowing your levels.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

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As suggested in previous post….next step is to get FULL thyroid and vitamin testing

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

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

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

List of private testing options and money off codes

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Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins

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Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins

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Highly under medicated and low vitamin levels at only 100mcg considering your weight

Come back with new post once you get results