Comment on Low T3 syndrome V: Should it be Treated with Thyroid Hormone? by Suzanne

May 10, 2017

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I was treated for low free T-3. For over a decade, multiple doctors had checked my TSH and T4 levels, because I was presenting with malaise, low temp, depression, irregular menses, infertility, PCOS and fatigue. Every single time the results showed euthyroid and my symptoms were shrugged off. I was told to get more exercise and stop sleeping so much.

I finally came across a PCP that immediately recognized my symptoms and for the first time in my life, ordered free T4 and T3 to be tested. The results showed that my free T3 was very low. She explained that the treatment could be short or long term depending on the cause.

I was started on liothyronin and levothyroxine. I had my labs checked monthly and my doses titrated. She tried armour thyroid and also compounding to get me the best result.

After years of infertility, I finally became pregnant. After my second miscarriage, it was found that I also produced anti-phospholipid antibodies during pregnancy.

My free T3 levels kept improving and I was eventually weaned off the replacement therapy.

I became pregnant again shortly after and immediately was started on lovenox and low dose ASA for the entire pregnancy. My baby was born healthy.

3 years have passed and I am experiencing symptoms very similar to how I felt before I was started on the thyroid hormones. I’m concerned that the problem has returned and wondering if I’ll find a practitioner that is willing to help.

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