Hi all,
Mid Sept '22 I started to add in 6.25mcg T3 self sourced to my previous 125mcg Levo NHS prescribed (alternating 100/150mcg) daily. This was because previous results have shown poor conversion from T4 to T3, with high T4, low TSH.
Prior to this on 125mcgT4 alone, I made an effort to improve Vit D (75nmol/L range 13-150) and Ferritin (83.6ug/L range 13-150) following advice on this forum. My B12 was high as I had been taking B12 supplement, which I have since stopped and now just taking Thorne Basic B supp daily. My TSH was measured at 0.18mU/L (range 0.27-4.2) Free T3 4.3pmol/L (range 3.1-6.8) and T4 20.8pmol/L (range 12-22) I didn't have any particular symptoms, but had put on weight and felt sluggish, but was concerned about high T4 levels and poor conversion.
End Sept '22 I increased to 12.5mcg T3 and reduced to 100mcg T4. I felt well and noticed reduction in bloating on arms and body, with normal BP and heartrate. I take T3 int he morning and T4 last thing at night.
This week 16 Jan '23 I've increased to 25mcg T3/100mcg T4 and am also feeling well. No signs of overmedication.
I would like to ask, when during the day should I schedule a blood test now that I'm taking T3 as well? I'd like to make sure I'm within range for T3 and check T4 and TSH.
Many thanks for any advice.