Re: labs / starting T3 and ferritin

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Depends on what your ferritin is. Usually we do not recommend starting T3

unless ferritin is at least 50.

from the 2nd paragrah here:

http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/dosing.htm

We also recommend an iron panel, % saturation should be 35-45.

I do not know what your adrenal status is; in addition to iron, this should be

looked at before starting T3, here's the info link:

http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/adrenals.htm

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> I guess my question, should I wait as I am slowing down in phlebotomies to get

my ferritin up or can one start using t3 now?

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