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I haven't been here for a while. Since I haven't found a good ndt I've been on levo(tirosint 112 mcg) and t3(slow release form) for a while now. My problem is that i can't lose weight especially from my belly, when I look in the mirror it's like I'm in the 9th month. I pay attention to what I eat, I take my B and D3 vitamins. What i noticed is that the more i increase the dose of t3 the more bloated i get. I don't know how can I fix that.

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Do you have any recent results? 

For a full Thyroid test you need TSH,FT4, FT3.  Key nutrients folate, ferritin, B12 & vitamin D.  Important as supplementing & need to know if a right level. 

Gluten issues common with thyroid issues & can cause stomach bloating.  Testing for allergy might be worth while.  This needs to be done while on a gluten diet.  Although an intolerance would not be detected.  Trialling strictly gluten free diet to see if improvement next step.  

In UK many test privately to ensure a complete picture,  do you have option to arrange complete test. 

A - Always check what’s being tested & collect test results with reference range.

B - Biotin - cease 3 days before draw to avoid possible test interference

C - Consistent unchanged dose - minimum 6 weeks previously. 

D - Delay replacement dose on day of test (until after blood draw) 8-12 hours for T3

E - Early morning appointment. (Book draw as close to 09.00 as possible)

F - Fast overnight.  This can have a slight impact.  Drink lots of water

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What are your most recent vitamin results and ranges and thyroid results and ranges

Are you on strictly gluten free diet and/or dairy free diet

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adin,

How much T3 are you taking?

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12mcg am -6at 2pm -6mcg at noon of slow release T3 caps.

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adin,

Two thoughts -

I have read thought saying SR risks releasing in the wrong part of digestion for best absorption, so may not be getting enough.

Alternatively 18mcg T3 may be too much as opposed to too little and when we take excess to our sweetspot meds can work against us. Many members only need 5 - 10mcg (or 6-12mcg).

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