- cytomel and synthroid 7th June 2008
... Hi Toni, did your dr just add cytomel without testing your t's? t3, t4? You may not need ... the cytomel , maybe just an increase in synthroid? Post your labs ... hormone med we add disrupts things. I'm wanting to add cytomel to my Synthroid but have to wait til my next labs...
- Best time of day to test TSH 6th June 2008
... affect total T4, free or total T3, or TSH.
Armour or Cytomel will cause the same kind of spike in free T3, but...
- Adrenal Support 6th June 2008
... bit hyper upon awakening and that was before taking Cytomel - took it with food - only about less than 5 mcg as...
... what do you do? I am finding that a tiny amount of Cytomel makes me feel OK - but not much at all. I haven't ... it keeps up for part of the day and if I take the Cytomel - then it definitely makes me nervous which makes...
... race but not T4. I am not really taking much of the Cytomel - just cutting the pill - I can't take the 12.5 -...
... GYN. I told her my whole tale of woe, but that the Cytomel did help - but don't know what dose yet, etc. I told...
... I went to the endo last time, I wasn't even taking Cytomel yet and I was so stressed my heart rate was 98. So...
... Liz how much Cytomel are you taking now ?...
... Cytomel - a piece probably 3-4 mcg...
... day, Friday the 13th .
LOL.
so you taken 8 mcg of Cytomel a day ? that is not a high dose but I know what you...
... -Perhaps the Synthroid is still too much with the Cytomel - who knows? Guess I will find out soon - I have ... word carefully what I tell the doctor as I need the Cytomel in some form - tiny amount - or I will ask to try...
... call them on Monday,
Yes be very careful about the Cytomel if not he will say you don't need it and I do think...
... Hi,
I definitely need the Cytomel - burning has mostly stopped in stomach and abdomen...
... dinner. I am still trying to figure out how much Cytomel - there is a thin line between how I feel with such...
... tired again -but think maybe I cut back so much on the Cytomel that it isn't working as well. But if I take very...
... what to ask to try next - I think it will be 5 mcg of Cytomel ....but that is probably too much - but would be easier...
... react to it anyway - so how could I do that? The Cytomel which is T3 causes my heart to beat faster and I am...
... see him much - and he was willing to let me try to Cytomel and I understand some doctors won't even do that. ... every morning on an empty stomach. I can't say the Cytomel hasn't helped me or I would still be lying in bed...
... T3 is another option I am holding out to try if the Cytomel dose I need to make me feel better makes me too jittery ... . Right now, I believe I cut the Cytomel too much as I now have that tired and a tiny bit lightheade ... burning which had stopped when I was on higher dose of Cytomel . Having labs tomorrow and Monday I will fax my note...
... She said the Cytomel hits you very quick and fast so you get a little lightheade...
... Hi,
That is true about the Cytomel - and that is why the higher dose just sets me off ... . I think Cytomel will work, but don't know the amount. Yes, I guess ... don't know what that will show since I lowered the Cytomel . Oh, well. I just thought I could come up with some...
... She said after a while you will be able to switch to Cytomel or Armour if you have a hard time getting the slow...
... not special blends, I don't think. I have read that Cytomel is hard on the adrenals. If I bought that test - ... and then decide what's next......I think I cut that Cytomel too much - because I feel that weird feeling again...
... stay with your endo to early to switch he gave you Cytomel and is willing to work with you. I think you just...
... adrenal thing. I am staying with the Synthroid and Cytomel for now - and just trying to see what dose. I know...
... still keeping that as an option for me. I took the Cytomel this morning - and I do feel jittery and heart rate ... describe it. Then is slows down - and when I take the Cytomel it goes up some - but then I think it settles out ... terrible thing for both of us. I do feel better with the Cytomel and absolutely have to have T3 for sure. Back when...
- Confused about labs and meds 4th June 2008
... give the advice. You need the Armour. You may need cytomel on top of it.
Why is your T3 so much lower than your...
- Any Experience With Slow-release T3? 4th June 2008
... this is very appealing to me. My endo just added Cytomel to my Synthroid. I think the dose is too much even...
... wrote it, the durn is not a typo.
What dose of Cytomel are you on?
You could try taking it split into ... important to have the blood drawn BEFORE you take your Cytomel that day. Do not take the Cytomel that day until after ... and it will look like you are taking way too much Cytomel )....
- Labs over the last 12 months size TT - opinions please :) 3rd June 2008
... to lower my T4 [Thyroxine]
and add some T3 only, Cytomel .
I personally, would want to do the first option ... inexpensive. For me, the T3 in Armour is more gentle than Cytomel .
What symptoms are you having?...
- Say dr. today 2nd June 2008
... concerned, put me back on propanolol. Told me not to take Cytomel for a while, at least until blood work done.
...
- Going back to Dr. today to address issues ... 2nd June 2008
... specific questions that I should ask. I was taking Cytomel but the anxiety got worse and I stopped everything...
- Going back to Dr. today to address issues ... 2nd June 2008
... specific questions that I should ask. I was taking Cytomel but the anxiety got worse and I stopped everything...
- Please look at my LABS - Thx! 31st May 2008
... please ;)
Switching from 125 mcg levoxyl & 5 mcg cytomel to 75 mcg levoxyl and 60 mcg armour - I think I'm...
- First day back on Armour - YIKES 30th May 2008
... cause I'm switching from 125 mcg levoxyl and 5 mcg cytomel to 75 mcg levoxyl and 60 mcg armour.
Well - 2 hours...
... track (these are a result of 125 mcg levoxyl and 5 mcg cytomel )
T3 uptake 34.2 (25-36)
T4 Total 11.9 (4.5 - 12...
... know re: naturopathic remedies for depression. Is cytomel available where you live?? Are there naturopathics...
- What were your highest levels? 30th May 2008
... are mid low. Having Hashi's wondering if a bit of Cytomel might be just the ticket? I'm currently on a "cut...
- Time-released Cytomel From Compounding Pharmacy 29th May 2008
... levo alone for about 8 months, an endo had me try the cytomel at a very low dose. It made me feel too hyper. So...
... levo alone for about 8 months, an endo had me try the cytomel at a very low dose. It made me feel too hyper. So ... been a bad batch of Armour - will never now. But now Cytomel is T3 too - but a lot lower than what was in my Armour...
... levo alone for about 8 months, an endo had me try the cytomel at a very low dose. It made me feel too hyper. So...
- Thyroid cancer follow up--sharing good news! 28th May 2008
... better but i tell you i felt like a million bucks on 25 cytomel then the 50 synthroid im gonna see how it goes if ... this now 5 cytomel and 50 synthroid dont seem to be cutting it im calling...
... took a while to adjust to living on synthroid (I took cytomel in the beginning too, but that gave me some hyper...
... wasn't clear from what you wrote-are you still on the cytomel as well as the synthroid? Or did you stop taking the ... cytomel when it made you feel hyper?
Again, I am so glad...
... taking vitamin d/calcium to prevent that.
I was on cytomel earlier on, stopped it when I started getting hyper...
- Please Explain Half-life Of Cytomel And Synthroid 28th May 2008
... - it is very informative. I have been taking the Cytomel for a week today. My endo said take 1/2 of a 25 mcg...
- Isocort Dosing 28th May 2008
... normal Free T3 and low TSH on 125 mcg Levoxyl and 5 mcg cytomel , with tons of symptoms. My goal is to get on a levoxyl...
- Lab results - Dr. says they are normal 28th May 2008
... supplementation and you need to add T3 as well.. be it cytomel or Armour.
I am not an MD.. just a chemist, chemical...
... symptoms?
You could increase your Levoxyl and add some Cytomel but why do that when you could take only one and Armour...
... tested and you can always aske for a trial dose of cytomel versus Armour. Some were scared of by the great Armour...
- My horror story with the endo 27th May 2008
... T4's of 1.0. Nicely, twice I suggested lowering my Cytomel & raising my Levoxyl, but he wouldn't B-U-D-G-E :...
- tt done rai done whats next 27th May 2008
... well feeling good thank god. im taking 5mcg of cytomel and 50 synthroid my next appt is july14. what blood ... game like the thyroid ? if you feel good taking the cytomel why dont they just keep you on that? waiting for...
- have tried all thyroid meds but still can't lose weight or watch an entire movie 26th May 2008
... Hello,
I've been gaining weight since starting cytomel - yes it can happen.
Why in the world are you taking...
... of thyrod levels when someone is on a T3 med (like Cytomel or Armour). The T3 is those meds tend to supress the...
... Hello,
I've been gaining weight since starting cytomel - yes it can happen.
Why in the world are you taking ... Birchtree,
I don't know why so little armour and so much cytomel , to be honest I pushed for cytomel thinking it might...
- Could Someone Please Share Info About Adrenal Fatigue 26th May 2008
... miserable and unable to do much at all, he prescribed some Cytomel . This has been about 5 days ago and although I have ... treatments????? I don't know what to do next if the Cytomel doesn't work.
Thanks,
Liz...
... haven't talked to my endo about that yet - he added Cytomel last Thursday just to see if it helped. My numbers ... I am going to have to ask him about this if the Cytomel doesn't help soon - he said I should know within a...
- Armour and Cytomel? 25th May 2008
... with you.
I have a question about the her adding Cytomel (25 mcg) to my existing dose of 2 grains of Armour ... normal, but I've never seen anything regarding adding Cytomel to Armour, which already has T3 in it. If anything...
- B12 Sublingual - Any Experience With It For Energy? Mg Or Others 25th May 2008
... normal range - a little low....but he did prescribe Cytomel as a trial. I am taking one half of a 25 mcg tab ... That said as a refresher - I have been taking the Cytomel since Thursday - only a few days and because my original ... started with Armour and heart palpitations and I know Cytomel can do that, I am splitting the dose to twice a day...
- Update - Resistance to Thyroid Hormone/Cytomel Treatment 24th May 2008
... RTH thingy.
I am now on day 3 of 10mcg's of the cytomel . I got my raise after 3 mos on 5mcg's. My calming ... it from ruling my life any more. Just live off the cytomel and go on my merry way.
I now have a formal diagnosis...
... because they made me hyperish, my endo told me to try Cytomel 5 mcg. This was all before I had really researched...
- Monkey update, not good! 23rd May 2008
... hormone, periodically hyper phenotype. I'm taking cytomel (t3) now to keep my pituitary from pumping out so...
- High/normal cortisol and the FT4/FT3 imbalance....is there a connection? 22nd May 2008
... dropped too much and the doctor did not want to take the Cytomel into account....just said I had gone hyper. I just...
... upped from 50) to try to raise the FT4 and I also take Cytomel 5mcg which I think is helping the FT3 a little. It...
... this - but if not, if you're on a t3 supplement (e.g. cytomel ) your tsh is not a good indicator of hypo/hyper status...
... should have raised the Synthroid and maybe stopped the Cytomel (or reduced it if possible). What nerve to suggest...
- Prescribed Synthroid/cytomel - Question On Dosage Split 21st May 2008
... I explained to him and he was willing to prescribe Cytomel along with lowering my Synthroid from .88 mcg to ... have read that it is better to split your dose of Cytomel due to the fast acting nature of it. Does anyone...
... life? - I don't think so!!! Then he prescribed the Cytomel .
I am just not wanting to get heart palpitations...
... this one.
I hope you are doing better by adding the cytomel
Pia...
... magination. I don't care - I was reading some things about Cytomel and people try different things - take it half and...
... Liz--I'm very interested in how your addition of cytomel works out. I'm at the point where I feel worse if ... Synthroid 100 mcg., so waiting to see if I can add in cytomel to see if it takes care of my remaining symptoms. ... What dosage of daily cytomel are you to take?...
... 3578747]Liz--I'm very interested in how your addition of cytomel works out. I'm at the point where I feel worse if ... Synthroid 100 mcg., so waiting to see if I can add in cytomel to see if it takes care of my remaining symptoms. ... What dosage of daily cytomel are you to take?
Hi Sue,
I will let you ... 75 mcg because he didn't want the addition of the Cytomel to push me into hyper. It is an experiment at this ... in 4 weeks. I understand it doesn't take long for Cytomel to kick in - and that is a good thing because the...
... burning who knows what this is.
Let me know how the Cytomel is working out.
take care
Pia...
... upon waking - but I still don't think it is from the Cytomel as I had it when I went to the doctor's office before...
... doctor's appointment and now wondering about if the Cytomel will work. I know the Cytomel can do that as it is ... to a minimum of bothering me.
Did you take Cytomel - I can't remember? Also, it this doesn't work I...
... Yes I did take Cytomel but I didn't feel much better with it probably not...
... [QUOTE=mauz;3581239]Yes I did take Cytomel but I didn't feel much better with it probably not ... dose - MG said she thought 50 mcg with the amount of Cytomel and Dr. Lupo gave a formula so many mcg per. Anyway...
... cleaning and organizing.
I only took 5 mcg of Cytomel .
I realy hope this works for you and you start to...
... 3581269]cleaning and organizing.
I only took 5 mcg of Cytomel .
I realy hope this works for you and you start to...
... be better as we both do. Anyway, I am taking the Cytomel split and with food as we talked about - so the reaction...
... today that is why I am writing so late.
I hope the Cytomel is working for you.
I used to take only 5mcg a day...
... today that is why I am writing so late.
I hope the Cytomel is working for you.
I used to take only 5mcg a day ... during the day - and I am not sure how much is from the Cytomel or from nerves wondering if it is going to race:) ... praying that each day I feel a bit better. I think the Cytomel will work slower because I am taking it with food...
... today that is why I am writing so late.
I hope the Cytomel is working for you.
I used to take only 5mcg a day ... Still not feeling well. I have to try to take the Cytomel on an empty stomach - have been trying it with food...
... didn't do it. Too exhausted.
I did take the Cytomel on empty stomach this morning - and will take other...
... T3 with your Armour so yes I would try more of the Cytomel .
take care
Pia...
... T3 with your Armour so yes I would try more of the Cytomel .
take care
Pia
Pia,
Keep me posted on...
... burning stop ?
Liz give it some time you only took the Cytomel a few days too early to tell.
I know it is a missery...
... burning stop ?
Liz give it some time you only took the Cytomel a few days too early to tell.
I know it is a missery ... Pia,
You are probably right - I did take the Cytomel half and half and with food - today I am going to...
... hi all......this is an update from last months cytomel and vitamin discussion.
I added 25mg sublinguil ... cut synthroid from 100mcg to 75mcg and added 10mg Cytomel at my request. He said he didn't agree with my treatment ... plan ( Cytomel ) but was willing to let me try for one month. The ... I called endo this morning and said I agree the Cytomel did nothing for me.......I may even be more tired ... making a difference. I started them 2weeks before the Cytomel and was really beginning to feel a little better. ... beginning to feel better just before starting the Cytomel . Of the 14yrs dealing with hypoT this has been a...
... 3585920]hi all......this is an update from last months cytomel and vitamin discussion.
I added 25mg sublinguil ... cut synthroid from 100mcg to 75mcg and added 10mg Cytomel at my request. He said he didn't agree with my treatment ... plan ( Cytomel ) but was willing to let me try for one month. The ... I called endo this morning and said I agree the Cytomel did nothing for me.......I may even be more tired ... making a difference. I started them 2weeks before the Cytomel and was really beginning to feel a little better. ... beginning to feel better just before starting the Cytomel . Of the 14yrs dealing with hypoT this has been a ... nowhere and feeling really bad. My endo prescribed Cytomel a week ago at 1/2 of a 25 mcg tab a day to start. ... What were your symptoms when you asked the doctor for Cytomel ? I am desperate - as I told him I couldn't go on...
... burning stop ?
Liz give it some time you only took the Cytomel a few days too early to tell.
I know it is a missery ... and I think my heart is a bit racy. At least with Cytomel it doesn't stay in your system long and since this...
... would wait and see how you are going to feel with the Cytomel .
Do you have to pay for the hormone doctor ?
I think...
... would wait and see how you are going to feel with the Cytomel .
Do you have to pay for the hormone doctor ?
I think ... my gyn on 9 June. I am going to keep on with the Cytomel . Today I took the 1/2 pill as I told you and I did ... isn't really that long - three more weeks. With the Cytomel helps - and makes me feel racy - perhaps I have too...
... am OK - took the Synthroid this morning, then the Cytomel with a little food. Makes me kinda hyper - I think ... especially before dinner -blood sugar also I think the Cytomel wears off some. I never did understand how that works...
... Can't figure that out - but maybe adding the T3 Cytomel is helping part of it and the muscle thing is from ... are "off" - it is acting up. I will see.
The Cytomel seems to help quite a bit the last day or so - it ... any minute any time of day.
Question about Cytomel - I know you told me about half-life and I asked the...
... So from what I have read it is good to split up the Cytomel .
Glad you got out and had some fun !!
Pia...
... So from what I have read it is good to split up the Cytomel .
Glad you got out and had some fun !!
Pia
Hi...
... range - my Free T3 is on the low side. My doctor added Cytomel (T3) a week ago and I am working with what makes me...
... be waiting to hear. I am still playing with the Cytomel to see whether it is better to split it, take with ... doesn't seem like I am sleeping....Once I take the Cytomel , I feel kinda jumpy and feel like my heart is beating...
... one pill - do they mix it themselves or what?
Cytomel does get me up and going - although I know I am very...
... I am doing OK - except I think, as I told you, the Cytomel makes me really nervous and my heart seems to race ... doctor now as I am afraid he will make me stop the Cytomel and that is the only thing that keeps me feeling normal ... probably what is building up in my system. Since Cytomel goes in and out so quickly - I don't think that it...
... should not take it until you have a test done.
Give the Cytomel some time you probably have to get used to it and ... will go away. Don't call the doctor he will stop the Cytomel and I don't think that is a good idea.
Wait for your...
... 6.25. That is really high than the lowest dose of Cytomel which is 5 mcg anyway. I think I need about 3 or...
... like this either. I don't care if I have to take the Cytomel every other day - whatever it takes to feel human...
... flattering feeling in the chest when you take the Cytomel ? feels a little tide.
take care
Pia
looks like...
... blood work. If I have not been on a steady dose of Cytomel I don't know if blood work will make a difference...
- Interesting visit with endo today... 21st May 2008
... Grrrrr!!!
Anyway, he did tell me to increase my Cytomel dosage to see if nodules will stop growing, even though...
... exist) joint pain, and all were unbearable without cytomel . He just added that I needed to take more of it....
- New meds - Levoxyl 50mcg + Cytomel 75mcg (isn't that too much T3?) 20th May 2008
... combination.
Her TSH will also drop like a rock with Cytomel , just as it did with Armour. T3 does that.
I...
- all going well rai done today 19th May 2008
... can i take them im done thursday and can start 25 cytomel then 50 synthroid that day cytomel for 5 days then ... drop to 5 and 50 sythroid to start i felt great on cytomel so she s keeping me on it. this way my energy level...
- MKG or anyone else with any insight into this PLEASE! 18th May 2008
... results. I was cut back to 50mcg Synthroid and 5mcg Cytomel .
My labs from March:
TSH 0.02 (.34-5.6)
FT4 .84...
... to try and bring that level up. It looks like the cytomel was working your T3 up to par, and lowering your TSH...
... 02 and .03 was WAY TO LOW for the TSH even with the Cytomel (I tried to say "Doesn't the Cytomel cause the TSH ... some official reference to the suppression of TSH by Cytomel and have come up blank. I would love to be able to...
- still exhausted...need suggestions please 17th May 2008
... day, 2 1/2 the following etc.
Also take 2/ 5 mcg cytomel in the morning also. Sometimes a third one later in...
- I don't know what to think anymore! 17th May 2008
... results. I was cut back to 50mcg Synthroid and 5mcg Cytomel .
My labs from March:
TSH 0.02 (.34-5.6)
FT4...
- low dhea so4 levels and slighty low T3; can dhea so4 be brought up? 17th May 2008
... T4 with a T3 supplement. Armour or synthroid and cytomel . If the rT3 conversion is just a mild excess you...
- I need advise about my thyroid 16th May 2008
... You can either swap to Armour a T4 T3 combo or add cytomel . The question is whether or not your MD is on board...
- where does the formula come from? 16th May 2008
... call endo number 2 back and see if he will give me cytomel ? Im thinking stay at 150 synthroid and add cytomel...
- Had my TT last week and have questions. 14th May 2008
... weeks. It took going the Synthroid.. then Synthroid/ Cytomel ... intolerant to Cytomel so Armour.. couldn't do...
- new question ... cytomel and tsh level 14th May 2008
... take half in the morning, half at night when I was on cytomel . Maybe that will help?
It probably is a combination ... of how long you've been on your cytomel , and if it's enough or not. As my endo says, thyroid ... pure science.
Personally, I didn't like being on cytomel , it gave me hyper symptoms (my hands were shaky),...
... benefit. What were your last Ft3 and Ft4 levels on cytomel ?
MG...
- tsh keeps going lower 12th May 2008
... difficult time adjusting doseage and have only been on cytomel at this time.
When I was off my cytomel I literally...
- Thyroid Care and Concerns Around the World - Week 5! 12th May 2008
... picked up trolling the FDA pharmokinetic data base on cytomel . So directly from the Cytomel Official FDA information...
... someone willing to prescribe T3.. be it Armour or cytomel . You need to back off the Te and get that T3 Up....
... think that your case is an emergency.. they have no cytomel or no Armour? If you can not get Armour.. go with ... cytomel. Some are a more sensitive to the cytomel .. but you need T3.
MG...
... MG
NO to both, armour or cytomel . apparently only the hospital can order if it is an...
... iodophenyl)-3,5-diiodo-, monosodium salt - is the cytomel form of synthesized T3. This is a prescribed substance...
... iodophenyl)-3,5-diiodo-, monosodium salt - is the cytomel form of synthesized T3. This is a prescribed substance...
- More Adrenal Questions 11th May 2008
... and T3. Most tolerate the Armour T3 better than the cytomel . Cortisol is the innate T4 to T3 conversion suppressor...
- The better I get the more antibodies I have? 9th May 2008
... T3 low normal. Now my IM is replacing only T3 with cytomel , but has suggested trying some T4. If I understand ... so frustrated lately that I have not even taken my cytomel . Denial I guess, or just plain contrary. Could not...
- maybe a thyroid problem?? 8th May 2008
...
He put me on levothyroxine 50 once a day and cytomel 5
(.5 pill 2x a day)
I went again on the 6/19 ... then up to 100 levothyroxine. He is also changing the cytomel to 3/4 pill a day.
What do you think? I don't...
... which one the levothyroxine treats and which one the cytomel treats or do they work together for all. I have tried...
... which one the levothyroxine treats and which one the cytomel treats or do they work together for all. Levothyroxine ... even though FT4 is highish) you may want to add some Cytomel (synthetic T3). TSH will drop when levothyroxine and ... especially Cytomel is taken enough (your T3 dose is very low if it's...
... the main hormone manufactured by the thyroid gland. Cytomel is synthetic T3, the other hormone, which is produced ... better than most. For one thing, he prescribes T3 ( Cytomel ) ... and for another, he understands that it isn't...
... makes you feel better.
I posted wrong earlier, the cytomel is 3/4 pill in the morning and .5 pill at night. ... Sorry bout being wordy.
Why do most drs not give cytomel , if it is needed....
... take TSH into consideration for anything, because the Cytomel is going to suppress it to almost nothing. That's ... so I'm not about to try to fix it.
Yes, your Cytomel dose is quite modest. But it's extremely typical...
- increasing Synthroid causes "clenching stomach muscles", ???? 5th May 2008
... labs, I am going to ask for either Armour, or add in cytomel . One time a few years ago when I was bloating on...
- joint pain anyone? 5th May 2008
... tad from 1.01-1.11 (0.70-1.48). I wonder how much cytomel it's going to take to suppress that TSH??? I'd say ... on thursday. I'm going to ask for a raise in the cytomel but I think we're going to have to look into this...
... another 2 mos. He allowed that I could increase the cytomel to 10 but no higher for another 8 weeks. I think...
... theory.
I'm still feeling better on the increased cytomel . Does this mean I'm now a T3 junkie??? :D I really...
... behaving. I'm still finding this fascinating how the cytomel is slowing me down. I absolutely love the stuff....
- Help with Labs? 5th May 2008
... started at 3/4 grain (45 mg) with small amount of Cytomel , and am up to 2 grains (120 mgs) of Armour w/ Cytomel...
... Armour, I don't understand why you would add both Cytomel [T3] and Levoxyl [T4]. Why not just discontinue the ... Cytomel and just increase the Armour.[both T3 & T4]. Then...
... SHMILY - that is what I meant :o
Discontinue to Cytomel totally, while adding some levoxyl to the Armour....
- Need a little input from the pros, please!!! 5th May 2008
... mcgs a bit low given the TSH of 40! WOW! Armour or cytomel with synthroid treat T4 and T3 levels. Two out of...
- Should I switch 2nd May 2008
... pushed to 150 mcgs. The decided to add Armour because cytomel did not work for her and she needed T3. So instead...
... Though I was on Levoxyl [SIZE="1"](<- 150/25 ->)[/SIZE] Cytomel dose, my Doctor reluctantly started me low also, at...
- Have latest results 2nd May 2008
... I think you should ask your doctor to add T3 Cytomel or a switch to Armour Thyroid.
Your FT3 is below normal...
- need help nwith labs...endo was bad 2nd May 2008
... ratio than Armour provides... basically Armour and Cytomel .
MG...
... ratio than Armour provides... basically Armour and Cytomel .
MG
can u take both? my md didnt know about ... cytomel ....just hasve to becareful was on too much meds before...
... blood work every four weeks while adjusting to the cytomel shifts. My Aunt takes Armour and T4.. her T3 production...
- New labs...what do you think? 2nd May 2008
... my new lab results (first labs since I've been on cytomel ):
TSH .011 Low (.35 - 5.50)
Thyroxone (T4) 10 ... test was done, I was on .88 of Synthroid and 25 of cytomel .
My Ferritin is up some to 29 (was 11 last time...
... doctor would not run this test when he is prescribing cytomel [T3]. The test would probably show that your FT3 is ... suppressing your TSH. If it were me, I would cut back on my Cytomel to at least 20. Your FT4 is mid range. You will probably...
... Especially since you are on a T3 supplement. 25 of cytomel ? Wow that is a pretty good starter dose.
THe FTI...
... though. He lower the Synthroid to .75 and keeping cytomel at 25 mcg. We started the cytomel at half this dose ... I feel better now than I have in a long time. The cytomel is what lifted the fog I was in and relieved some...
- Hypo and water retention 1st May 2008
... bumped my Synthroid up from 88 mcgs to 100 mgs, and Cytomel will stay at 5mgs.
TSH 0.827 (.350-5.5)
FT4...
- Changed To Synthroid 30th April 2008
... Well like I said before you need to add T3 ( cytomel or back on the Armour )
your T4 is a little high you ... will be fine.
Demand that your endo will add some Cytomel if not find a new doctor you will not get well if...
... said) and added to start a half tablet 12.5 mcg of Cytomel . He went on and on about he didn't know if it would ... difference.
Now, I have to ask you - have you taken Cytomel ? I can't remember exactly the different things you...
... I would start with half of a 12.5 mcg of Cytomel and see how I feel ,
It makes your heart faster so ... I would take my Synthroid before breakfast and the Cytomel half an hour after.
I think you will feel better within...
... their dose so they don't get a rush. Have you taken Cytomel ? If I take it with food, it should not be so potent...
... Synthroid and then eat and then take 1/2 of the 12.5 Cytomel and then take the other half of it later like at lunch...
- Thyroid Uptake Scan - Hyperthyroid-Can Anyone Help? 29th April 2008
... hormones on top of the beta blocker. We're using Cytomel which is a synthetic form of T3 to keep my pituitary...
- Help with new lab results please 29th April 2008
... she may need to give you less synthroid, mixed with cytomel .....i only test my tsh, I have no idea what the rest...
- New to the forum ? please. 28th April 2008
... i saw that my t3 was below par I insisted on some cytomel . My Dr. said i could try, i just started with 10....
- Thyroid care concerns around the world - week 3 28th April 2008
... your OLD SELF & who WON'T [SIZE="1"]decrease[/SIZE] Cytomel & [SIZE="4"]increase[/SIZE] Levoxyl to see how you...
- Is This Really Menopause Or Just Plain Hashimoto's? Confused.. 28th April 2008
... they bounce up and down all the time my dr has me on cytomel 25 mgs and as for meno i decided to take the HRT for ... on all the t4 meds none helped is why he put me on cytomel but my tsh is 4.6 t4 0.9 and the ft3 was 1.3 and the...
... they bounce up and down all the time my dr has me on cytomel 25 mgs and as for meno i decided to take the HRT for ... on all the t4 meds none helped is why he put me on cytomel but my tsh is 4.6 t4 0.9 and the ft3 was 1.3 and the...
- FT %'s 27th April 2008
... Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
On Levothyroxine 75mcg, Cytomel 5mcg, Estrostep FE, Advair 250/50, and Albuterol...
... RT3 comes back high and they put you on Armour or cytomel to fix the T3 deficiency. In the mean time take an...
... nurse that I actually feel worse since I started the Cytomel , and now what? She went back and spoke with the endo...
- Going to Dr. on Tuesday and begging for someone with a knife 27th April 2008
... Insomnia and sweating all night last night. Did not take cytomel today because I feel I am overmedicated with the TSI...
- Maybe it's the Cytomel? 26th April 2008
... personal experience of RAI) Getting rid of excess Cytomel takes only a couple of days so if Cytomel was the...
... to 150 mcgs of T4.. then backed off there and added cytomel .. no good for her.. then they went to straight Armour...
- RAI yesterday 150 millicuries, feeling nauseous & SO TIRED 25th April 2008
... my normal 175 dose of levo today plus my "side" of Cytomel 25 mg..morning and evening. I never had Cytomel before...
... Are you taking 50 mg of Cytomel + your Synthroid ?
That is a high dose of Cytomel...
... Thank you all for your responses. I quit taking the Cytomel altogether after the first day and I didn't make a...
- I am shocked that my "top doc" gave me this advice 25th April 2008
... Having to very slowy increase meds. I am only on cytomel and wondering if I need to add T4. I also have had...
... still way too low. You do need an increase. Straight cytomel might be the ticket. Either way your TSH is going...
- Synthroid and T3 just aren't cutting it.... 21st April 2008
... Good question! I have used both synthetic T3 ( cytomel ) and natural in the form of Armour. I currently am ... using armour for my T3 because it is less costly than cytomel on my insurance plan. I have not felt any difference...
... not recur, and for me I was allowed to add two more cytomel to my synthroid dose of .88 which put me at 15 mg ... of cytomel . I was doing very well on that until they adjusted...
... couldn't do pure synthroid.. not enough T3.. tried cytomel and that was a waking horror trip.. so She ended up...
- Fibromyalgia actually Thyroid? Please help 21st April 2008
... with therapeutic doses of natural thyroid hormone or Cytomel ....
... including a synthetic T4 + T3 combo and synthetic T4 plus Cytomel . Nothing worked as well as Armour. Armour has not...
- Thyroid care concerns around the world - week 2 21st April 2008
... 50-80% range of normal. T3 supplementation such as cytomel or Armour results in TSH suppression and as a result...
... thyroid patient. Ask him what taking a single mcg cytomel or single 25 mcg synthroid would make him feel. He...
... & T4 drug.
thanks. my endo prescribed 5mg cytomel and reduced synthroid from 100 mcg to 75 mcg. i'll...
- This was better until last night . . . 21st April 2008
... ENT. I now also feel better, went ahead and took my cytomel this morning after thinking very strong about it,...
- can anyone tell me what sort of levels i could expect? 20th April 2008
... with the gp. Hopefully I'll get another raise on the cytomel and then we'll probably talk about insulin. He was...
- Bad day .. what to do? 19th April 2008
... symptom, but I also have hyper swings. To take the cytomel or not I guess is the question. I took my morning ... off from work now. T4 combos are real hard, but the cytomel seems not to zap me so hard. I also have TSI antibodies...
- Hypo and enlarged heart 19th April 2008
... too low. You need more T3 for sure! Have you tried cytomel ? You may need more T3 than you can get in Armour...
- lab results 18th April 2008
... what mine look like after I started treatment with cytomel a couple months ago. Non-supressed TSH with lower...
- Please Help 18th April 2008
... just on Synthroid and not on a T3 supplement like cytomel ? If this is the case your body is telling you, you...
- Journal Articles 17th April 2008
... I've been on 5mcg Cytomel for a week now, and feel exactly the same as I did ... that I would feel better with the addition of the Cytomel . My TSH was 1.422, but my FT3 and FT4 were only 30...
- T4 lab range question 17th April 2008
... a free clinic.
Her doctor said she would give her Cytomel if needed....
- Critically low potassium and blood pressure drop… 16th April 2008
... potassium rich foods. I take Synthroid 50mcg and Cytomel 5mcg daily....
... potassium rich foods. I take Synthroid 50mcg and Cytomel 5mcg daily....
