New to T3 great to start but now back to feeling mega tired
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I started on a very small dose of T3 (5mcg x2 per day plus Levo) first couple of weeks saw small energy increase which now seems to have stopped and back to feeling tired out! Also had a few headaches. Is this normal until the dosage is sorted properly?? One good thing though is my IBS seems slightly improved!!!! I know these things take time but would appreciate your advice!! Thanks in advance guys 😄
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Taz_Tigs wendy2014
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wendy2014 Taz_Tigs
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Taz_Tigs wendy2014
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Thanks again Taz x
barbara98940 wendy2014
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I have some suggestions that are working for me (note: I am not medically qualified, suggestions 3-7 below should be discussed with your doctor before being followed):
1) take thyroxine In the morning, at least 30 minutes before eating (it has recently been found that thyroxine is metabolised better on an empty stomach).
2) Don't take iron or calcium medication within 2 hours of taking thyroxine (they affect how thyroxine is metabolised).
3) Request that your 'Ferritin' level is checked at your next blood test (one consultant told me if one's Ferritin level is less than 50, thyroxin isn't metabolised properly; which then affects how Iron is metabolised into Ferritin - this is my understanding and may not be medically accurate.
4) Discuss with your doctor whether they would sanction a trial of you taking 25mcg more than the bood results suggest. Discuss the pros and cons e.g. take calcium tablets to mitigate against osteoporosis.
5) You may need more thyroxine in the winter months (October to March). I do.
6) Self monitor your thyroid levels by taking your pulse at night when you have been resting in bed for 30-60 minutes. For me, anything less than 60 beats per minute means I'm underactive. Keep a diary of pulse and symptoms and dose and blood results. Discuss with your doctor.
7) To avoid high/low swings in symptoms, when tweaking thyroxine dose, do it a quarter of 25mcg at a time. Be guided by your doctor though, this is for when dose is about right not when making major changes.
8) You are likely to need more thyroxine when pregnant.
The above are based on over 20 years of having hypothyroidism. Hope this helps.