Hormone testing and balancing

[Geegee777]

Hi, I have hashimotos. Taking t4/t3 combination. Presently I think I'm nearing to optimising my medication, but would like to know more about my hormones. Having been on my thyroid journey for 4years, I've learnt so much and feel confident to learn more and help myself if needed. Any advice regarding this will be very much appreciated, as with everything else, it's a mine field out there🌸🌸

[Jazzw]

What would you like help with? 🙂

When you posted about a week ago you said you were coming under pressure to reduce levothyroxine because of your suppressed TSH—but you didn’t mention then that you were already on T3?

How long have you been taking T3? How much are you taking and how much levothyroxine are you currently taking?

Lots of people here will be happy to help—we’ll just need a bit more info about what sort of help you need. x

[Geegee777 in reply to Jazzw]

Hi. Been taking t3 approx 2yrs. 3 doses 5mcg throughout day and 125mcg levo started August 5th and noticing subtle changes....for the better.I'm interested in finding out my estrogen and other hormones. As I'm 58 and feeling the best I've been for some years. However I would like to know what hormone test to buy for overall picture.

[Jazzw]

Is this the current state of play (as taken from your bio)?

Update, I've increased my levo slowly and am now taking 125mcg levo alongside my t3, 5mcg in 3 doses. Feeling the best I've been for a long time, my gp wants to reduce my levo to 75mcg and he's not budging,

[Geegee777 in reply to Jazzw]

Yes. I'm also trying to source teva levothyroxine as gp not increasing my dose and endo appointment in October..I will run out in a couple of weeks, next prescription due Sept 7th