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I have been hypothyroid for 15 years with hashimotos . Endless issues with fluctuating levels and other problems such as low iron and vit d. I have recently asked my GP about T3 testing and she has referred me back to endocrinologist, however she said in refer real letter that she didn't think I needed to have T3 checked???? I have never had it checked before but wondered if anyone else had this done by GP or had this kind of response to request? Thanks
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patsy81229 Mumbolian
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mvwaugh Mumbolian
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LAHs Mumbolian
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Rather than beg your doc/endo to do these obvious and essential measurements you might want to ask him/her why s/he thinks it is unneccessary that T3 not be measured. Do not accept the answer, "We can tell what's going on by your T4 and TSH levels" because that is baloney! T4 is only the source material, what your body does with that material is more important. If you have low T3 you will have no energy and probably feel ill.
The comments by patsy81229 and mvwaugh are right on and will probably help you. It might be a good idea to take these comments to your doctor because many of them are stuck in the old T4 only therepy and things are changing fast (meaning T3 added).
Armour thyroid is another solution, it has T3 built in at a given ratio - while not being the human ratio it is far better and probably more accurate than hoping your doc/endo gets the ratio right. That's the path I opted for, just recently actually, and I feel normal again after 2+ years of feeling like I would die within the next couple of months!
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shellyC19 Mumbolian
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I have Hashimoto's disease and I am an RN. My doctor always does T3 and I have had Hashi's since I was 27 and I am now 54! TSH is not good to rely on, as you can have low T3 or T4 and not know it. I can't convert T4 into T3 so I only take T3 (cytomel replacement med.) It is recommended to do both T3 & T4 levels.
The gland may or may not be converting T4 into T3 well, but unless you have the true test done - you will not know. I think some doctors are doing just TSH for cost saving, and that is not good.
I hope you get the T3 & T4 tested. Be well, Shelly
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