[jaqeinquotation]

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Hi all,

Just asking for ideas based soley on experience or resourceful information; no medical advice.

It’s time for my 6 week blood work and Endo is refusing to check Free T3. He says it’s because I had the TT, Free T3 is not necessary. Im sure I’ve read somewhere that it is though-was I mistaken?

What do you all think?

[Stymie]

#1178240

My endo also says its not necessary, although most guidelines state it is.

I’m going to ask her to do it with my next labs also

Can’t hurt

[Kimberly]

#1178241

Hello – Oddly enough, the medical guidance only refers to TSH testing post-thyroidectomy. But there has been some recent research showing support for increased use of T3 testing in all hypothyroid patients:

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http://www.thyroid.org/patient-thyroid-information/ct-for-patients/vol-6-issue-4/vol-6-issue-4-p-6-7/

http://med.miami.edu/news/new-miller-school-study-points-to-importance-of-overlooked-hormone-indicato/

This is certainly worth a discussion with your doc, particularly if you aren’t feeling your best.

[jaqeinquotation]

#1178242

My endo called me back to tell me that after TT, testing of Free T3 is not necessary but “we could do it if you want”. I told him that it may be better for me to see an Endo that specializes in Graves as opposed to Diabetes and he agreed and wished me well.

I contacted my physicians office and they said that they received the requisition and that it included Free T3.

I just wonder if I require Cytomel how would he know if he doesn’t test for it? And even further, if I require Cytomel would he even prescribe it? Ugghhh

Thanks for the feedback everyone:)

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