Started T3

[RunningGeek]

Delighted to say that the consultant endo agreed to a 6 month trial of T3. Even better can get it on the NHS where I am. 2 weeks in & I am starting to feel the benefit.

I am taking 5mcg twice a day - when I get up & approximately 12 hours later (about 8.30pm). It doesn't seem to be affecting my sleep & just wondered what other people's experiences are with the timings.

Onwards & upwards

[TiggerMe Ambassador]

Excellent news 🤗 it's all very personal so you just need to experiment and make notes, I ended up just on a single dose 4-6am works best for me, some like a bedtime dose which aids sleep and for others it keeps them awake 🤷‍♀️ It seems to depend how quickly your body absorbs and circulates it which can be effected by cortisol levels

[pennyannie]

Good to read - onwards and upwards :

Maybe leave some positive feedback on the Thyroid UK recommended list of endocrinologists and thyroid specialists - if appropriate -

[McPammy]

That’s very pleasing to read. Well done. As others say it’s all very personal on what to take and when. I take my T3 5mcg at 7.30am then my second t3 5mcg dose at 3pm. I also split my levothyroxine dose into two doses. I have tried taking t3 in the evening but it keeps me awake. For me t3 gives me a real energy boost. I have Hashimotos and a poor converter t4 to t3. I get my t3 off the NHS in my area of Cheshire. What area are you in please?

[RunningGeek in reply to McPammy]

We're in the same boat - Hashimoto's with poor conversion. I'm in Lincolnshire.

[marvalrus in reply to McPammy]

Hi McPammy, I like your dosing and I'm wondering if you split your Levo at the same times you take your T3? Thank you!

[elwins]

you are lucky to get T3 on NHS in my area they do not subscribe it and I have to pay for it, but it has certainly helped me.

[Litatamon]

How wonderful! Here's to more & more improvements over time. 🤸

[SlowDragon Administrator]

well done on getting prescribed

I still find it best to split my T3 ….20mcg in total per day ….cutting 20mcg roughly into 1/4’s

Taking 5mcg 6am, 11am, 5pm and 11pm

Levo at 11pm

Prescription on NHS too

[Regenallotment Ambassador]

I did as you are for a few months and then tried 10mcg T3 with my Levo at 6am and that worked a treat too. Depends on which T3 for me I think. 🥳

[RunningGeek in reply to Regenallotment]

Will bear that in mind, thanks. See how I go.