On combination T3/T4 and having problems

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My Endo has recently put me on T3/t4 and I am feeling more unwell trying to

introduce T3. I would very much appreciate any advice/suggestions please.

I was previously taking 100mcgs Thyroxine for many years but during the last 6

mths I have had symptoms of hyper/ hypo and have had many changes to T4 and

various tests over the 6 mths. Only thing that has come up so far is deficiency

in Vit D - I'm taking supplement.

My Endo eventually agreed to try adding T3. He prescribed 20mcgs twice a day

along with 50mcg T4.

As the dose of T3 prescribed is very hefty I have been cautious with the

introduction of T3. I started with 5mcgs twice a day for 4 days and then

increased to 5mcgs x 3 daily. However I felt ?hyper- headache, worse fatigue and

a feeling of being spaced out. I then went a day without taking any T3 and have

just started on 5mcgs again this am. I feel that my body is missing the T4 as I

am only taking 50mcgs. I'm finding it all v confusing and difficult to manage.

My Endo suggested that if I went hyper I was to stop the T3 and go back on

100mcgs. However This advice was given on him thinking I was taking 40mcgs

daily! Can't imagine I would ever reach that dose!

Thanks

Han