602. Quick Fixes: What to do if you can't tolerate or increase T3

In this Quick Fixes episode, I break down what to do if you cannot tolerate T3 thyroid medication or you’ve hit a wall and can’t increase your dose. Since T3 is the active thyroid hormone, most people need it to truly resolve symptoms and restore metabolism, but not everyone tolerates it the same way. I explain why T4-only treatment often falls short, how natural desiccated thyroid, immediate-release T3, and slow-release T3 differ, and what options exist when anxiety, insomnia, or jittery side effects prevent you from increasing T3. We also dive into emerging evidence around T2… a lesser-known thyroid hormone that can support metabolism, fat burning, and mitochondrial function without the stimulating effects of T3. This episode lays out real-world strategies we use in clinic to help sensitive patients move toward optimization instead of staying stuck. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠