How difficult is it to change to T3 from Armour thyroid !

[Val-55]

I have recently posted my daughters blood test results , she is 32 and has been taking Armour for a good 10 years . She really needs to increase her dose ( taking 2 grains a day ) She is under medicated looking at blood results ,, low T3 ,and is very tired , gaining weight !

The price of Armour has rocketed and is not available on Nhs , increasing the dose will just be too expensive to sustain !

How do GPS , view changing to T3 ?

she did no respond well to levo , was unable to work !

I would appreciate your advice ! Thanking you in advance

[Lalatoot]

Val, A GP cannot start a patient off on T3. The first step has to be with an endocrinologist. If you want to get T3 on the NHS then it must be an NHS endo not a private one.

The endo supervises the patient while on a trial of T3 - the trial is usually for 3 to 6 months. If after that period the endo deems the trial a success they write to the patient's GP to continue with the T3 prescription.

[Val-55 in reply to Lalatoot]

Thankyou for your kind reply .

She has seen Endos over the years Nhs and privately ,, when Armour was prescribed ! He used to prescribe a months worth ,, was expensive ,, so found this other source on rec from Tuk . this as I said is rising every time order placed !

Perhaps best thing is to discuss with Dr 🤞

[lisabax in reply to Val-55]

maybe consider another NDT? I am on Erfa thyroid and the cost has gone up but not dramatically. Please pm me if you want more details