Thyroid hormone for young toddler

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Hi

Hypothyroidism is really new to me . My son 3yo this year is on autism spectrum.

He also exhibits many traits of hypothyroidism .

Recently we did a thyroid test and his result after converted to pediatric range

shows both low t3 and t4 while tsh is higher that 1 at 1.98.

The doctor prescribed therapeutic dose  of bio identical and molecularly

identical plant derived hormone t4 and t3 at the ratio of 1:4 or 0.5 grain twice

a day.

In addition to that, serum cortisol is also low, same therapeutic dose of

hydrocortisone was prescribed 3mg 3 times a day. Plant derived molecularly

identical as well.

Really appreciate your advice if this type of hormone is safe for child this

young?

I have been told that due to molecular identical nature, there is no side

effect.

Anyone on the list here is treating young kids? Your feedback is appreciated.

I live in a country where porcine derived thyroid product is not available.

Things like erfa or armour is out of question. So options are limited.

Regards

S.Y.