I had an appointment with my private GP yesterday.
1) I was on 3.5 grains of Armour for 4-5 years and he wrote to my NHS GP asking for me to prescribed the equivalent T4 (133mg) and T3 (31mg) which was great so I wouldnt have to pay for a private prescription any more. Anyway - the equivalent couldnt be exactly prescribed because of tablet/dosage size so I am 125 mg of T4 and 40mg of T3. This is too much T3 according to private GP yestereday as it should be 4 parts t4 to 1 part T3. So more like 125 of T4 and 25 of T3.
2) I have had persistently low DHEA and adrenal problems and my hair on head and body thinned considerably and hasnt come back over 6 years of treatment. I did saliva tests which backed this up. Note I have dealt with any and all stressors so there isnt an external issue here. Just seems like my body got jammed into a place it cant get out of 6 years ago when it was under stress
3) I take Vit D (makes a big difference to my nails so must need that! VitB12, Even. Prim Oil.
Problems:
A - So - meeting with private GP was to discuss what to do next, what else to try? I was going to start the CT3M process but GP not happy with that as he believes T3 only is not the way to go, he feels it is important to replicate normal thyroid function so T4 and T3 both needed. So CT3M ruled out.
B - We dont know why my DHEA has remained stubornly low. I thought it was because of adrenals and CT3M would help that but doc not a fan of T3 only. Is low DHEA why hair hasnt recovered?? Would suplplementing help?
C - He thinks I may be on too much T3 and perhaps I have gone over and that is why hair problems have never recovered (I have been on T4/T3 since last October). I asked if it could be a reverse T3 issue. He isnt running reverse T3 test as he can tell from all the other results if there is a reverse T3 issue
He has taken bloods and urine to see what is going on, so I will be better informed when those tests come back.
I am starting to think I am running out of options or tweaks to try and get hair back and get rid of brain fog. I still believe (perhaps I am being a bit innocent here!!) that if all the meds and supplements are right then the body, hair and brain will recover.
I'm not even sure what to ask - but I guess if anything jumps out at you here in terms of ideas I would be grateful to hear them. Will keep you posted on results.
Many thanks
Lizanne