Guest guest Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Hi I was prescribed a trial of T3 (20mcg) alongside my T4 (100mcg) by the Endo Consultant. I stopped taking T4 and used NAE and DHEA to support my adrenal, I then introduced T3 (20mcg daily) breaking it into four, I managed to get it up to 30mcg daily but I was feeling worse – tired/ slow/ major brain fog/ joint pain/chest infection / gained 8lbs, so I went back onto T4 starting with 25mcg for 4 weeks then increased to 50mcg for 2 weeks, I am unable to work at the moment no strength or stamina. I had a blood test done while I was on 25mcg. The Consultant phoned me to find out what I was taking as the results were showing up as under active and she was concerned. I explained what I had been doing and half expected to have my wrists slapped for not taking the meds the way she had prescribed, but she was very sympathetic and understanding. She has advised me to wait until I am back into the swing with 100mcg T4 & 20mcg of T3 for a few weeks and then have another blood test, all being well she will be happy to increase the dose of T3. Its all trial and error and I know now that T3 only isn't an option for me, lets hope the combination treatment will do the trick. I do think I have found an Endo who is at least willing to listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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