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.