Thyroxine - block and replace

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After being fine for a few weeks on 400mg PTU the doctor decided to

introduce 50 micrograms of Thyroxine. Apparently known as block and

replace but I'm not quite sure what the objective is. I understand

the theory of block and replace but it is actually having a profound

affect on his whole body. Irritability, eccessive sweating

especially whilst sleeping, anxiety and generally most of the

syptoms experienced whilst hyper (before PTU). He wants to stop

taking the thyroxine but I don't think stopping cold turkey will do

any good especially as being on 400mg PTU was sending him slightly

hypo ~ tired lethargic, sleepy etc..and his next appointment is in 8

weeks.

I've suggested an urgent appointment on Monday with the local doctor

who can perhaps (if we're lucky) can get some advice from the

consultant. In the meantime..carry on with PTU and thyroxine.

Please back me up on this..anyone..or advise the best course of

action.

Thank you

Jemima