I am taking T3 and T4 for hypothyroidism. I also have antibodies which is why my doc said I probably have Hashimoto.
But what sucks is that the thyroid hormones don't make me feel better. When I went on them I thought this could help with energy and depression but it doesn't. I don't know
why.
It started 2 years ago when I went to an intern.
He diagnosed me with latent hypothyroidism and gave me a weird protocol.
I should slowly move up to 100mcg T4 + 50 mcg T3 daily. This was a way too high dose. It made me become hyperthyroid (ft3 was far above the normal range).
I didn't really have many side effects which was strange. But what I noticed was that I lost weight even though I
was eating normal. This was kinda cool. But when I found out that my ft3 levels were way too high I had to stop
and get off the T3. I went to a new doc and he said that the protocol of the other doc was crazy and that I should
only take T4.
Recently I went to a doc and got my thyroid levels checked and since my ft3 levels were only at 50% the new doc advised me to
take 100 mcg T4 + 10 mcg T3 daily.
I have now started adding 10mcg T3. But what's strange is that I do not feel the T3 at all. And what's also strange is that the "weightloss effect
of the T3" isn't present now. I have been on the additional 10 mcg T3 for almost 2 months now and I've gained at least 8lbs fat since then.
The doc told me most people notice T3 and get a boost which lasts for a few hours and they also notice when the T3 wears off.
But I notice nothing at all. Even when I take the T3 I'm still tired most of the day and don't have much energy.
I also wonder do the ft3 and ft4 levels have to stay within the normal range? What if for example your levels are above the normal range?
Would this automatically be dangerous? Or are there people who may need levels which are above the normal range?
If the T3 doesn't really make a difference then should I keep taking it? Or should I ask my doc to raise the dose and see if this makes a difference?
Should I try to get ft4 and ft3 to the top of the normal range? I really don't know what I should aim for. It all depends on wether this is safe and makes sense or not.
I heard that thyroid hormones can cause osteoporosis. I already know that I have a lower bone density than normal, probably because of having low T for so long.
It sucks. I really don't know what to do. I mean if something made me feel better then it would be okay but if it doesn't make me feel better then I dont know
if it makes sense.
But what sucks is that the thyroid hormones don't make me feel better. When I went on them I thought this could help with energy and depression but it doesn't. I don't know
why.
It started 2 years ago when I went to an intern.
He diagnosed me with latent hypothyroidism and gave me a weird protocol.
I should slowly move up to 100mcg T4 + 50 mcg T3 daily. This was a way too high dose. It made me become hyperthyroid (ft3 was far above the normal range).
I didn't really have many side effects which was strange. But what I noticed was that I lost weight even though I
was eating normal. This was kinda cool. But when I found out that my ft3 levels were way too high I had to stop
and get off the T3. I went to a new doc and he said that the protocol of the other doc was crazy and that I should
only take T4.
Recently I went to a doc and got my thyroid levels checked and since my ft3 levels were only at 50% the new doc advised me to
take 100 mcg T4 + 10 mcg T3 daily.
I have now started adding 10mcg T3. But what's strange is that I do not feel the T3 at all. And what's also strange is that the "weightloss effect
of the T3" isn't present now. I have been on the additional 10 mcg T3 for almost 2 months now and I've gained at least 8lbs fat since then.
The doc told me most people notice T3 and get a boost which lasts for a few hours and they also notice when the T3 wears off.
But I notice nothing at all. Even when I take the T3 I'm still tired most of the day and don't have much energy.
I also wonder do the ft3 and ft4 levels have to stay within the normal range? What if for example your levels are above the normal range?
Would this automatically be dangerous? Or are there people who may need levels which are above the normal range?
If the T3 doesn't really make a difference then should I keep taking it? Or should I ask my doc to raise the dose and see if this makes a difference?
Should I try to get ft4 and ft3 to the top of the normal range? I really don't know what I should aim for. It all depends on wether this is safe and makes sense or not.
I heard that thyroid hormones can cause osteoporosis. I already know that I have a lower bone density than normal, probably because of having low T for so long.
It sucks. I really don't know what to do. I mean if something made me feel better then it would be okay but if it doesn't make me feel better then I dont know
if it makes sense.