Who should use it? NDT, T3, T4 Thyroid Medication 101
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Natural Desiccated Thyroid. Who should use it?
- Anyone who does not feel better on T4 only
- If you are 10-20 lbs overweight
- If you have never been on thyroid meds
- If you have low fT3 and low fT4 and normal rT3
T3 only. Who should use it?
- Anyone with an rT3 over 15
- Anyone with thyroid resistance (low fT3, high rT3)
- Anyone with Leptin Resistance
- If you have low body temperature
- If you have a history of bi-polar, or family history of mental health disorders
- If you have failed on NDT and T4 only meds
T4 only meds. Who should use it?
- Anyone who has found NDT to be too stimulating
- Those who experience palpitations on T3 regardless of the dose
- Those who are extremely sensitive to all other meds and supplements
Start with testing, then treatment, then re-test again annually. Learn more.
Step #1: Comprehensive Thyroid Panel Test available without a prescription.