Well I went in to my Endo and we had a long talk. I asked that everytime we ran blood could we please do the 3 tests. Then I asked about Cytomel if my T3 is low. It was said that yes he does treat some people with it.
We did draw some blood because I'm at the 4 week mark of being on .125 of Synthroid. It was reduced from the alternating .150 and .125. I'm feeling alot better as each day goes by, but it was also said that it takes 6-8 weeks for each dose change. Here are my results on this 4 week go around on the .125
TSH .40 Range .35-5.5
T4 9.8 Range 4.5-12.00
T3 94 Range 85-205
This is the first time since April my TSH is in range. I just looked back at some tests prior which I will post.
Here is the start
I was on .150 of Synthroid
TSH .15 Range .35-5.5
Free T4 1.93 Range .61-1.76
T3 127 Range 85-205
Medication was reduced to alternating between .125 and .150 of synthroid. A test was run 4 weeks later because I was still complaining of stiffness and aches and headaches along with brain fog etc.
TSH .30 Range .35-5.5
T4 9.2 Range 4.5-12.0
They kept the dose the same and restested 4 weeks later which made it a total of 8 weeks on this dose. All they ran was the TSH. Yes I was not happy but here is what showed.
TSH .23 Range .35-5.5
I do not get it. Why did my TSH drop again and I started feeling worse?? So I complained and they lowered the dose to my current of .125. See the first test posted for the result.
Well now seeing that my T3 is in the lower end the Doc called in a script for Cytomel. He said it might help if we can get it to the middle range. He is giving me the lowest dose possible I think they said .5mg or mcg. Not sure I have not picked it up yet. I was instructed to take it twice a day. I'm not kinda reluctant in some way because I know when I was taking Armour 1 1/2 grains I ended up in the ER with a high heart rate. I did mention this and they said start with one pill a day. I have also thought about trying some selenium in hopes that it will help me convert more of the T4. I want to feel better but now another pill. I know you complain you do not feel good and now complain about another pill.
I just wonder if maybe I should go the full 8 weeks on this dose and see how I do before starting the Cytomel. It seems weird that they jumped on a change with only 4 weeks into this dose. Last time they said I had to wait the full 8.
I wish I could do this all naturally. I would rather take supplements then meds. Is there any long term effects of Cytomel?? How do you take them? Alone away from the Synthroid,with or without food? What would some you do if you were in my shoes? Any and all opinions are very welcome. Thanks
I currently feel better on this new dose. I still am tired and have some intestinal disturbances and some very minor stiff achy muscles off and on. I think the worst part of it is the back of my neck and shoulders. But everyday that passes it seems to lessen. I'm a full 4 weeks on the new dose.
We did draw some blood because I'm at the 4 week mark of being on .125 of Synthroid. It was reduced from the alternating .150 and .125. I'm feeling alot better as each day goes by, but it was also said that it takes 6-8 weeks for each dose change. Here are my results on this 4 week go around on the .125
TSH .40 Range .35-5.5
T4 9.8 Range 4.5-12.00
T3 94 Range 85-205
This is the first time since April my TSH is in range. I just looked back at some tests prior which I will post.
Here is the start
I was on .150 of Synthroid
TSH .15 Range .35-5.5
Free T4 1.93 Range .61-1.76
T3 127 Range 85-205
Medication was reduced to alternating between .125 and .150 of synthroid. A test was run 4 weeks later because I was still complaining of stiffness and aches and headaches along with brain fog etc.
TSH .30 Range .35-5.5
T4 9.2 Range 4.5-12.0
They kept the dose the same and restested 4 weeks later which made it a total of 8 weeks on this dose. All they ran was the TSH. Yes I was not happy but here is what showed.
TSH .23 Range .35-5.5
I do not get it. Why did my TSH drop again and I started feeling worse?? So I complained and they lowered the dose to my current of .125. See the first test posted for the result.
Well now seeing that my T3 is in the lower end the Doc called in a script for Cytomel. He said it might help if we can get it to the middle range. He is giving me the lowest dose possible I think they said .5mg or mcg. Not sure I have not picked it up yet. I was instructed to take it twice a day. I'm not kinda reluctant in some way because I know when I was taking Armour 1 1/2 grains I ended up in the ER with a high heart rate. I did mention this and they said start with one pill a day. I have also thought about trying some selenium in hopes that it will help me convert more of the T4. I want to feel better but now another pill. I know you complain you do not feel good and now complain about another pill.
I just wonder if maybe I should go the full 8 weeks on this dose and see how I do before starting the Cytomel. It seems weird that they jumped on a change with only 4 weeks into this dose. Last time they said I had to wait the full 8.
I wish I could do this all naturally. I would rather take supplements then meds. Is there any long term effects of Cytomel?? How do you take them? Alone away from the Synthroid,with or without food? What would some you do if you were in my shoes? Any and all opinions are very welcome. Thanks
I currently feel better on this new dose. I still am tired and have some intestinal disturbances and some very minor stiff achy muscles off and on. I think the worst part of it is the back of my neck and shoulders. But everyday that passes it seems to lessen. I'm a full 4 weeks on the new dose.