Added another 2.5mcg to my 10mcg nearly a week ago and wondering how long it usually takes before people notice a difference (whether positive or negative)? As my levels have always been at the bottom of the range even on 10mcg, am I right in thinking I probably won't feel much of a positive impact (if any) on just that tiny increase?
Is it the same scenario in leaving 6-8 weeks before testing as with T4 tweaks or does T3 stabilise sooner?
I think you will need to stop tweaking timings and increases for a few weeks and give your body a chance to settle, as I said on one of your posts yesterday, make a plan and stick to it. Same with the B Complexes and separate B12s etc change one thing and hold it there for a few weeks and see how you feel.
Can you distract yourself with something else for a few weeks? New hobby? Craft project? Anything to take your mind off altering your dose? Daily walks? Batch cooking? I know it’s stressful and slow and the pain and anxiety are awful. Hang on in there. 🌱
My prescriber says 12 weeks even with T3. Let’s see what others say 👍
I found learning/doing tai chi quite helpful for my cancer needs mainly but I’ve had hypothyroidism for 59 yrs with problems only really since menopause. The movements are something you can do when anxiety strikes - wherever. Even thinking about the movement in your head may be helpful.
I notice changes to T3 doses but then I am taking quite a lot, split out over 3 doses.
Feel much better taking T3 only.
Hi, I'm a newbie to T3 myself, so I can't add much about that. I noticed in your last post you said you used to go to a yoga class, but now you don't go anymore. Have you thought about doing yoga online? I really enjoy "Yoga with Adrienne" it's free. If you search for "Yoga with Adrienne Flow" - you'll find there are 30 different yoga sessions. Day 8 is a restful one.
I find it helpful to be guided through a session, rather than just try to do it on my own. I'd get distracted. 🧘 Doing yoga definitely helps me feel calmer.
A nugget I picked up when I was doing a degree in painting was (sorry if this is over simplified for you) is that preparation is the most important part of any job of work. I still have trouble ‘executing’ and I have to remind myself of this about every job - even the washing up. However it gives me a much welcome ‘control’ and really does decrease my anxiety. I long for the days this was all done without hardly thinking/recognising/instinctive.
But I have found it helps. It’s a kind of active (appropriately hypothyroid) mindfulness. Even if I don’t get much done, I know what I have done is good quality and I can get back to it, knowing exactly where I left off. I can even look forward to getting back to it!
I can acknowledge what has been done instead of hashing and bashing - which unfortunately I still finding myself doing, to get the job ‘done’. This is where the recognition of the mindfulness comes in.
I kind of feel more involved doing it this way, making it easier and smoother. I am also beginning to recognise when I am tired and amazed at what a short rest can do, rather than working myself till I collapse.
Bite size pieces.
Regenallotment I really like your idea of batch cooking. It’s especially helpful for days when you just can’t do anything - never mind cooking. I do this too (rarely) but I will tackle this from a more mindfulness stance as per your suggestion, from here on. Soup is perfect for these days but anything which just needs reheating straight from the freezer is great. Chilli. Bolognese sauces etc.
Any and all suggestions considered!
Fab… I’ve also taken your approach to my allotment, taking slow and thoughtful pleasure in the jobs rather than racing about when o have the energy. Well said AA 🌱
For those on T3 only meds
unsure if new problems are t3 side effects/overmedication
T3 made me worse
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