I was seen at the Endocrine Clinic recently. The endocrinologist had requested bloods were taken the previous day by my GP, but I had taken all my thyroid medication (75 Levo and 10mcg Liothyronine ) at about 8am before the GP took my bloods but I did not realise at the time I should have withheld my T3 medication as it spikes and gives an inaccurate reading. My appointment at the Clinic was at 9.30am.
So my Endocrinologist said my FreeT3 is too high at 8.5 ( ? based on the bloods the GP took the previous day?) and has now changed my medication to 10mcg Liothyronine alternating with 5 mcg Liothyronine and leaving my Levothyroxine at 75mcg.
I have tried this but although I am ok on 10mcg but feel so awful on the days I am taking 5mcg, brain fog, weepy, freezing fingers,and exhausted... feels like being Hypothroid to me . I have now found out from this helpful site that "alternating" 10mcg and 5 mcg is a NO!
How can I get my Endocrinologist to stop these alternating Liothyronine doses, as it is playing havoc with me ? I am anxious not to get his back up but don't know how I can get him to at least let me try taking 5mcg twice a day. Would taking 5mcg twice a day and/or witholding my medication before I have thyroid bloods done give a more balanced FreeT3?
I know that FreeT3 spikes after taking it, and those on Liothyronine alone must take it 3 times a day, which would suggest that I would feel better taking my Liothyronine twice a day, but I would need some evidence to support it I think.Has anyone any ideas please?