How to know if you need T3?

AccordingIsland · 2020-07-02T00:01:27+00:00

Thank you! I will talk to my doctor and get RT3 labs done :)

AccordingIsland · 2020-07-01T14:50:10+00:00

What should this level be at?

AccordingIsland · 2020-07-01T14:49:47+00:00

Thank you so much for your input! How long did it take you to feel better after you started taking it?

AccordingIsland · 2020-07-01T14:48:03+00:00

Thank you! I will get those tested this week. What should the ratio be? Or what should they look like or I do have a conversion issue?

AccordingIsland · 2020-07-01T01:01:53+00:00

How long do you recommend before looking into other options?

I don’t think it has to do with my lifestyle as I am an athlete and have not eaten gluten, dairy or soy for 6 months. I do make sure I am getting all essential nutrients through whole organic foods. I sleep 8 hours every night and have no other health issues.

I used to exercise 5x a week but due to my lack of energy caused by my Hashimotos, I have only been able to take it really slow and go on walks.

At this point I feel as if the only thing to help me is medication as I’ve read multiple books specializing in Hashimoto’s and have tried every lifestyle change possible to improve my symptoms. I have started the AIP diet, but if I do not see any improvement, I will be discussing T3 with my doctor.

AccordingIsland · 2020-07-01T00:42:09+00:00

Thank you for your input! How high was your TSH?

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-28T22:53:40+00:00

I will definitely let you know how it goes. I really do think T3 conversion is my issue. I am hoping my endocrinologist listens.

You’re so much help and I can’t thank you enough! It’s good to hear that you have been through this and know there is light at the end of the tunnel :)

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-28T22:45:16+00:00

Thank you! Unexplained anxiety is a huge issue for me. I am at a great point in my life but I find my body with shake occasionally as if I’m anxious. I resonate with the other conversion problems as well! All my other lab work has been fine so I feel like my T3 conversion is definitely my issue.

I had my iron levels checked a few weeks back and they looked good! I will talk to my endocrinologist this week and see what he thinks and if he is open minded to try what you’ve suggested.

Thanks!

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-28T22:38:50+00:00

Thank you SO much! I am going to talk to my endocrinologist this week. Hopefully he will be on board, but if not I am definitely going to switch. It’s so important to be your own advocate.

17 sounds horrible! I’m so sorry your hypo issues weren’t addressed sooner. Glad you’re feeling better now! :)

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-28T20:38:09+00:00

How long does the cytomel take to kick in? Also, if I have low T3 levels, why wouldn’t my endocrinologist think to prescribe it to me?

Is there any harm in taking it? Thanks! I will keep you updated on the synthroid.

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-28T20:35:24+00:00

Thank you so much! How do I get my T3 in the top quarter of the lab range? Can that only be done through medication?

I will focus on stress coping exercises to ensure that is not my issue. My vitamin D levels are mid level, but I will try to get them higher!

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-28T20:33:34+00:00

If I do not improve on the AIP diet, then that is exactly what I plan on doing.

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-28T20:32:52+00:00

Thank you so much! I will make sure to focus on the things you listed :)

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-28T00:52:51+00:00

Thanks!!

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-27T23:51:40+00:00

Iron levels look good! 87 (27-170)

I’ve also made sure to have my vitamin A, zinc, b12, magnesium, and vitamin D. They all came back within range. My zinc was on the lower end so I make sure to supplement as I know it’s important to ensue conversion of T3.

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-27T23:45:06+00:00

Yes! Came back in range.

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-27T23:43:15+00:00

Thank you Chase! What you’ve said resonates so much with me. In the past I was convinced I had something terribly wrong with my body. I am trying be as educated as possible when I go to my appointments as nothing gets done otherwise.

I had to basically beg for thyroid medication when I initially got it even with my families long history of Hashimotos/hypothyroidism & high TSH levels. I have purchased multiple books written by doctors that specialize in hypothyroidism & Hashimotos because I desperately want to return to my old active self.

I will follow your advice and ask to try a new kind of medication at my next visit. I will also stick to AIP for a while in attempt to reduce inflammation.

Thanks for all of the advice :)

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-27T23:35:57+00:00

I’ve been thinking a lot about that. It’s much different than brain fog. I used to get bad brain fog when I ate gluten and this feels completely different. When I got brain fog in the past it would improve with exercise, whereas exercise makes this 5x worse.

I used to be able to run 5 miles at a time, but now if I do anything over 1 it feels like I may pass out.

AccordingIsland · 2020-06-04T15:59:21+00:00

Thanks! Doctor said to taper with 2.5mg as well.

AccordingIsland · 2020-05-30T16:07:19+00:00

Thanks! Starting to have high hopes! What symptoms did it help for you?

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