hello, I am a 45-year-old female with congenital hypothyroidism. I have been on levothyroxine my whole life. For the last 10 years or so it hasn’t worked. My life is passing me by, I am sleeping most of the day, in constant joint pain and suffering from headaches.
I need to try another way so if you know of one I’d be v grateful.
I know admin will close this post to replies but if you could respond in messenger I would love to hear from you!
Thanks all and stay happy!
Do make sure that your vitamins and minerals are up to date. This is essential for getting levo to work. Maybe go to a nutritionist for this.
Thank you!! I’ll be in touch
Please can you give us any ( recent) lab results that you have, including ref ranges.
How much levo are you taking/ prescribed?
This helps us understand what is going on, and if T3 or NDT might be more suitable for you.
Have you optimised vit D, vit B12, folate and ferritin....all vital to support throid function
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Sorry you are having such a difficult time....correct diagnosis and appropriate medication should help.
Thank you!! I’ll be in touch
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I will leave this post open for now, so that you can reply with more information about your current medications and thyroid test results. That will enable people to offer help and support.
Thanks so much!!
How much levothyroxine are you taking
Which brand
When were vitamins last tested
Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test 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
Testing options and includes money off codes for private testing
Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins
medichecks.com/products/adv...
Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins
bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...
Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning.
Link about thyroid blood tests
thyroiduk.org/testing/thyro...
Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test
support.medichecks.com/hc/e...
Medichecks and BH also offer private blood draw at clinic near you, or private nurse to your own home…..for an extra fee
That’s great thank you
Dosing 5mcg Liothyronine and NDT
Advice Please and thanks! 
Reputable supplier for T3 5mcg?
