Hello Reader,

If you’ve been told your blood tests are “normal”...
But you’re still exhausted. Still gaining weight. Still barely functioning…

And someone finally told you:

“You might need T3 – the active thyroid hormone your cells actually use”...

Your next thought is probably:

“OK, but how do I get T3 if my doctor won’t prescribe it?”

That’s what this email is about.

How To Get The Thyroid Hormone You Need To Thrive {It's not Levo}

I’m going to walk you through exactly how I got T3 (liothyronine) through the NHS – and how you can do it too.

And while this is focused on the UK system, the same strategies can help wherever you are. Because no matter the country, most health systems need you to make the case.

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What most people don’t know

GPs in the UK can’t prescribe T3 themselves.
So if you want a proper trial of T3, your first step is to ask for a referral to an endocrinologist.

That’s the gatekeeper. And that’s where the resistance often starts.

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Here’s how to build your case:

1. Know what the guidelines say (and take them with you)

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​The NHS guidelines do allow T3 to be prescribed – they just make it sound like an exception.
They also say treatment decisions should be made in partnership with the patient.
That’s a powerful phrase to quote.

✅ Bring a printout.
✅ Highlight the part that says T3 can be considered when symptoms persist despite levothyroxine.
🧾 Here’s the link to the NHS guidance​

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2. Don’t just list symptoms. Show how it’s affecting your life.

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​Saying “I’m tired” doesn’t get traction.
Saying “I’ve had to reduce my hours at work because I physically can’t get through the day” – that gets heard.

Talk about:

• The financial impact
• The emotional toll
• The way your health is stopping you from being present for your family or yourself

This is the heart of your case. It’s not just about symptoms. It’s about suffering.

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3. Be clear you’re doing everything right with your meds.

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​The guidelines are full of “make sure the patient is compliant” statements – as if it’s your fault it’s not working.

So go in ready:

• Taking your T4 on an empty stomach
• Not mixing with calcium, dairy, coffee, or iron
• Taking it at the same time every day

If you’re doing all that and still not well? That’s evidence. Not failure.

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What to say to your doctor

If you want to take the pressure off in the moment, send a short letter ahead of your appointment outlining:

• That you’re struggling despite taking levothyroxine properly
• That you’re asking for a referral to an endocrinologist
• That you would like to trial T3 in line with NICE guidance

If they refuse, ask for the reasons in writing.

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Ask for a second opinion. Escalate if needed. You are allowed to do this.
(And sometimes it’s the only thing that works.)

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And if you’re still getting nowhere?

Yes, you can explore private options.
But make the system work for you first, if you can.

Just know this: T3 can be a game-changer for so many people.
I don’t believe anyone truly thrives on T4 alone – not long term.
And that’s not a fringe opinion anymore. The science is starting to catch up with what patients have been saying for decades.

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The quiet truth no one tells you?

If your body isn’t converting T4 into T3 properly, it doesn’t matter how “normal” your labs look – you’ll stay stuck.
And staying stuck, year after year, is a slow kind of suffering.

Over time, your body is essentially being starved of the hormone it desperately needs.
And when your cells are running on empty, other problems can start to develop.

From blood sugar issues and rising cholesterol to low mood, inflammation, and even autoimmunity spiralling out of control.

🔥 You deserve better.
🔥 You deserve answers.
🔥 And most of all, you deserve to feel like yourself again – not a ghost of who you used to be.

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Keep pushing. This is your life. And it’s worth fighting for.

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With love and fire,

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