Smartway pharmacy and T3

[HelenR23]

Well I finally had some joy from a pharmacy on the list on here. The Isle of Wight can only get it but it's too expensive so I tried Smartway. I emailed and rang a couple of others from the list but no reply . Smartway rang me back and the pharmacist was really lovely. He told me the cheapest way of buying it and is going to get me some posted within the next few days. I'm not sure what T3 brand he's going to supply as I'm having a bad day today so just wanted to get some ordered and off the phone. He said £80 for 28 x 20mcg which is expensive but because my dose is 10mcg per day then it will last 56 days. I can shop around next time but just wanted to get started Asap. I've also got HRT patches that include progesterone but I don't know if I should start them yet as I'm just overloading my body with different things all at once. Think I will start T3 first for a month then once I'm settled I might start HRT patches. I'm just over cautious because of my other problems with severe gastritis and meds for that. I'm hoping one of the new things will help with anxiety and high cortisol so then my gastritis can be better controlled.

I'm rechecking previous posts and have started reducing levo fro 100 to 75 MCG for the past few days. Will carry on for a few more days before I introduce T3. Thanks everyone.

[RedApple]

HelenR23, You're wise not to start liothyronine and progesterone at the same time. They are both hormones, so you wouldn't know which one was having a positive (or negative) effect.

[HelenR23 in reply to RedApple]

That's true. I think I will try the T3 first and leave HRT for a couple of months.

[TiggerMe Ambassador]

That's great, if I were you, I'd get the patches on first as you know your estrogen is low and your T3 wasn't too terrible, as adding T3 is going to speed up your metabolism and make your low estrogen more out of balance, which will likely make you more anxious and progesterone is calming. You aren't likely to put your estrogen high... what have you got Evorel Conti patches?

I'd also leave your T4 at 100mcg (I know it was a little high but the T3 will drop this back) when adding in T3 as you don't want to change them both at the same time and you need to give at least 6 weeks between dose changes.

Differing opinions, I know but all we can do is throw our tuppences worth in 🤗

[HelenR23 in reply to TiggerMe]

Ok maybe i need to do HRT first as I can't afford for my anxiety to get worse because my adrenals are knackered and I'm producing high night time cortisol because of the anxiety!! I've been given Evorel conti . I'm really nervous of side effects because my body is struggling to cope with gastritis and anxiety. I know I'm a big baby at the moment. Everything is extra heightened at the moment. I need to bite the bullet. Thanks eeyore100.

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to HelenR23]

I did add an edit... adding progesterone is generally calming and aids sleep. Evorel is very tame... I used to stick 3 on before I swapped to Lenzetto 😉!

I think you are in for a very pleasant surprise.... and if you hate it you just whip it off 🙂 no harm done

[HelenR23 in reply to TiggerMe]

I wish I had your attitude. I'm just a jibbering wreck lately. Thanks.

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to HelenR23]

I was just the same only months ago, you have nothing to lose but bad stuff and lots to gain 🤗🤗

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to HelenR23]

You have all the ingredients... time to break some eggs and find your recipe

perhaps take a look at adrenal cocktails too

[HelenR23 in reply to TiggerMe]

I've been looking at adrenal help. The problem I have is that many vitamins can really hurt my gastritis. I've been on a really bland but healthy diet and I'm still in agony . Some days it feels like a heart attack because of the pain. I know anxiety makes my stomach worse but I'm looking at HRT and the relation to the guy. I've got multiple illnesses but I'm blaming my thyroid for most of them. In 23 yrs since having RAI treatment I've never seen an endo or been asked to have a check up. Just carried on taking levo like I was instructed but I'm paying the price now. The Isle of Wight is a beautiful place to live but healthcare is awful!!!

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to HelenR23]

Yep, I just did as I was told for 4 years feeling crappy... you assume they know what they are doing? I've not seen an Endo yet.... It was only when I hit rock bottom in June... usual thing, they checked my TSH you're fine! It's your age.... blah blah blah😡

Found this forum, followed the offered guidance and already a million times better than I have been for years, I know what works for me and what to tweak when things go a bit awry....

You can do this 👏👏

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to HelenR23]

Basic Adrenal Cocktail

1/2 cup or more Orange Juice (for its Vitamin C)

1/4 – 1/2 tsp of Cream of Tartar (for its potassium content–this can go low for some)

1/4 tsp to 1/2 tsp of Sea Salt (for sodium, since one’s levels might be low due to low aldosterone. Himalayan salt is also workable. Both provide some extra minerals in small amounts; processed table salt doesn’t. )

[Vickisophieunicorn in reply to HelenR23]

I am very very new to Thyroid but know alot alot alot about diet. Please have a look at the gaps protocol. They have been amazing for my bowel which was non existent and dispite having histamine issues iv found a way to make it work. It's using food to heal. They also have tonnes of adrenal support juices etc and even starting at full gaps you will see benefits . Ther is amazing FB page for support if your interested. Loads of people with gut and Thyroid issues. It is a lifestyle change though and quite hard at the beginning but even to learn about it is incredible knowledge. The book is called Dr Campbell McBride. Gaps diet (psychology and gut). The blue book is the one for us. She healed her child's autism and is now world wide recognised for her work with those with gut and autoimmune issues. I do a combo of AIP diet and gaps and the benefits have been outstanding. Esp once your thyroid is stable. I too was on hrt estrogen only. I felt much better (I'm none menopause though) but had to stop it as it swole my legs up due to my histamine but did Def Def Def feel better. Good luck

[Vickisophieunicorn in reply to Vickisophieunicorn]

If you do do gaps I would suggest not doing dairy btw with it. It really seems to not sit well with Thyroid even on this diet .

[TiggerMe Ambassador]

Lots of estrogen receptors in your gut too remember

[HelenR23 in reply to TiggerMe]

Meant to say GUT not GUY in previous reply.

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to HelenR23]

Mine was at that stage I could only really stomach gruel 😕