- Feeling Heartbeat With Normal Pulse - Thyroid Meds 26th February 2008
... your body uses. Then there are pure T3 meds like Cytomel that act as a direct shot of T3 to the body. They ... always needed a bit of T3 in addition to the synthroid. Cytomel really gave me heart palps big time. Armour actually...
... 2 weeks and if not he can always add a little T3 ( cytomel ).
My spider bite is much better so at least good news...
... 60%
We decided to dropp the Armour and add 5mcg of Cytomel which is only T3 to my Synthroid. If I add more Armour ... said it is easier for him to regulate my thyroid with Cytomel .
I had not enough T4 with Armour but too much T3....
... working for you, you can ask your doctor to add some Cytomel .
You had so much T3 in your Armour I am pretty sure...
... doctor will call today !!
I will take my first pill of Cytomel after breakfast, I will let you know how it goes....
... keeps me sane. More later. Good luck with the Cytomel - keep me posted.
Liz...
... you feeling? Better, I hope. Let me know if that Cytomel has any effect on you - I pray it is all working....
... do live in the desert.
My heart is doing fine, the Cytomel dosen't give me any palps Thank God for that.
I am...
...
I am doing ok not great but better. I think the Cytomel is helping me.
I think the Armour had just too much ... T3 for me.
I am only taking 5 mcg of Cytomel and 50 mcg of Synthroid.
I have labs coming up on ... appointment on the 28th.
It hasn't been even a week on the Cytomel , gosh it takes so long to get the full benefits of...
... guess it has been a week or so since your doctor added Cytomel ? So frustrating to never feel good - boy do I know...
- Over medicated? 200mcg 26th February 2008
... Have ya'll tried adding a T3 like cytomel to your T4 med? Or trying something like Armour that...
- Update - starting Cytomel 25th February 2008
... Access-Good luck with the new treatment. I hope the cytomel works for you. Let us know how you do on it.
I am ... hypo due to hashi's and tried adding cytomel to the synthroid about a year ago. I couldn't stand ... the cytomel -it made me feel hyper. But, I feel so lousy now with ... which is 75% above bottom of range. I may be trying cytomel again soon , unless the doctor has another idea.I ... different , I will be interested in how you feel with the cytomel .
Hope you are doing well after your crazy weather...
... but I too have been hyper due to Hashi's and am on cytomel for the same reason. I too have a lot of trouble...
... helen
my dr started me on cytomel 25mcgs today nothing else no other thyrold meds because ... t3 free is two ninty nine.
im hypo not hyper can cytomel work for hypo people as well ? i sure dont want to ... are jumping back and forth is this why he put me on cytomel and is 25mcgs too high or is that a starting dose ... and cal .
so please let me know how your doing on cytomel and i hope this dr knows what hes doing see my endo...
... I finally found a dr that would prescribe Cytomel . I started taking it today. He started me at 12.5 ... on my Synthyroid at .088 mcg and try this dose of Cytomel for a month. In one month up the Cytomel to 25 mcg ... was just excited when he told me he would prescribe Cytomel if the situation called for it....
... helen ,wanted to know something can the dr put me on cytomel 25 mcgs if all the other tests are normal im so confused ... about this im not on any other thyrold meds just the cytomel 25mcgs just took my first one today what is the cytomel ... my thyrold again and sure enough it was .so is the cytomel helping you ? and is 25mcgs too high a dose for me...
... Yes vickie, Cytomel is for hypothyroid. The reason you doctor put you ... You should find that you feel much better on the Cytomel . Lot's of people find the book Thyroids for Dummies ... know it's confusing that me being hyper am taking Cytomel . It may not make much sense but I don't really have ... get real out of balance and I get very hyper. The Cytomel should even things out so I don't bounce around so...
... Well, it's day 3 on cytomel . I'm still here on earth. :D BP 115/71, pulse 71...
... that you are still alive and feeling good about the cytomel . and lucky you...u gained a pound, i can't even seem...
- Anyone get cold after taking meds. . . 24th February 2008
... putting her eyes on me she says. After taking my cytomel after about an hour I get cold. Chill like feelings...
... calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 tested? I also take Cytomel but don't have any new symptoms that I know are directly...
... I am only taking cytomel right now, dr. wants to add some t4. Today the muscle...
- Got New Prescription. Does This Sound Right????? 23rd February 2008
... taking.
100mcg levothyroxine
+
25mcg Cytomel ( Take 1/2 tablet in morning and 1/2 tablet at noon ... Now does that sound about right to you?? To me the Cytomel seems quite high and the levo seems like a high number...
... supplement first. Then in two weeks add a low dose of the cytomel .. your T3 could stand to lower a bit. If you go...
... Armour before he decided to try the levo with the cytomel I was kind of taken back since my T3 level was way...
... morning and took the 100mcg of the levo and no armour or cytomel . I don't know what to do at this point and I am very...
... 100mcg's of the levo and then add a tiny amount of the cytomel in about a week? And if so how much??
I will ask...
... Take all of the 100 levoT + only half the prescribed Cytomel
I base these suggestions on the fact that your...
... think levo does not agree with me) and I took the cytomel and cut it into 1/4's for now. Not sure what else...
- Anyone on Cytomel?? 22nd February 2008
... trouble sleeping? What exactly did the addition of the cytomel do for you?...
... I take Cytomel 5mcg/daily and 62.5mcg Synthroid. I was recently switched ... levoxyl/Synthroid from 50 to 75 to 62.5 mcg but the Cytomel has not changed from day one. I feel OK but not great...
... hopalong-do you take your cytomel one or two times a day? After taking the cytomel do ...
Do you have hashi's? Have you noticed while on cytomel and synth/levoxyl any improvement in your skin/hair...
... I'm not on Cytomel but Liothyronin which is basically the same. I've...
... Osteoblast, I take the Cytomel and the Synthroid first thing in the morning and all...
... Osteoblast, I take the Cytomel and the Synthroid first thing in the morning and all...
- MKG-Labs Question and Parotid Gland 20th February 2008
... iodine. That could be me. A previous endo had me try cytomel , I could not tolerate it -I became jittery. It was...
...
It is worth checking on if you can not tolerate Cytomel and are unwilling to take Armour.
Good luck at...
... conversion issue that I am having, I am re-considering cytomel . Even though I didn't like it, I can't stand the ...
If I were able to get my t3 up higher by using cytomel -------besides helping with the mental issues , do...
- Has anyone successfully switched from synthroid to armour? 20th February 2008
... Armour if it is necessary and you can not tolerate cytomel . What are your Ft3 and FT4 levels? How much synthroid...
- BLAAAHHHH... New Labs. Even WORSE than before. PLEASE any input or thoughts??? 20th February 2008
... My aunt B needed T3 but couldn't tolerate cytomel .. so they mixed and matched.. she is on 1 grain of...
- New labs after taking cytomel for a while. . . 19th February 2008
... You may benefit from Armour. Some do not process cytomel as well as the T3 in the Armour. You appear to be...
... children inherit Hashimoto's? Also, since I am taking cytomel I assume my tsh would probably be much higher than...
- mkgbrook 18th February 2008
... the synthetic hormones.
This holds for Armour or cytomel . The greatest absorption and intake is with in the...
- How long for thyroid suppression to be reversed? 17th February 2008
... and issue you should look to a T4 supplement with cytomel (synthetic T3 added slowly after the fact).
Those...
- Surgery tips or advice? 13th February 2008
... surgery, because I was prepping for RAI. You can ask for cytomel after surgery, because if your fna was suspicious ... , you can have cytomel up until 2 weeks prior to RAI.
It took quite a...
- Follow Up with Dr. C 12th February 2008
... armour daily. She also prescribed something called cytomel because of the high reverse T3, which is something...
... T3). She had me on 60 mg Armour 1x/day and 5 mcg Cytomel at lunch, but then I started feeling hyper, so now ... I'm trying 30 mg Armour 2x/day and no Cytomel . My RT3 has been coming down, so she wants to keep...
- Sex drive - does it EVER come back? 10th February 2008
... because our T3 producton is just a little off and the cytomel proved to strong. Have hope your symptoms should...
- Question 8th February 2008
... me hyper feeling.
I am taking a combo of Levo and Cytomel .
Still trying to find the right dose isn't easy I...
... me hyper feeling.
I am taking a combo of Levo and Cytomel .
Still trying to find the right dose isn't easy I ... see how they work. Please let us know how the Levo/ Cytomel combo works for you. Hope you feel better soon too...
- Anyone had trouble taking Armour or adjusting to it? 6th February 2008
... oncentrate. My dr has taken me off the Armour and starting cytomel .
I'm wondering if some people can't take Armour...
... oncentrate. My dr has taken me off the Armour and starting cytomel .
I'm wondering if some people can't take Armour...
- Was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but think I may actually have hypothyroidism?? 5th February 2008
... while on medication. I am now on low dose 5 mcg of cytomel with 12.5 synthroid. Hurt bad today, fibro at its...
- High T3/FT3 on Latest Labs & Low FT4...Any thoughts? 5th February 2008
... thyroid med between the labs was the addition of 5 mcg Cytomel in the afternoon. I have been on 60 mg Armour since...
... way too much T3 you are hyper !!
I would cut out the Cytomel and maybe add some T4 meds, your FT4 is on the low...
- Could I be allergic to Synthroid 4th February 2008
... dose, but my t3free was low. He wanted me to go on Cytomel but was so nervous already I decided dont take Cytomel...
... dose, but my t3free was low. He wanted me to go on Cytomel but was so nervous already I decided dont take Cytomel...
... Armour and synthroid, because she couldn't tolerate the cytomel .
MG...
... Armour and synthroid, because she couldn't tolerate the cytomel .
MG...
... I have heard of more people having an issue with cytomel as a form of T3 supplementation than Armour or one...
... I have heard of more people having an issue with cytomel as a form of T3 supplementation than Armour or one...
... I have heard of more people having an issue with cytomel as a form of T3 supplementation than Armour or one...
- I tried Armour and now Cytomel. Do these labs support need for Cytomel? 3rd February 2008
...
... error'? My dr told me to stop taking Armour and try Cytomel alone....
... checked. Are you taking T4 (Synthroid ) meds with your Cytomel ?
I also thought I couldn't tolerate the Armour, I...
- Serious Brainfog 31st January 2008
... problem and her mother told her to take some T3 - Cytomel . She did and she said the fog went away and she feels...
- Very Confused Now Need Help 29th January 2008
... look like you may be 2 of the 3 that need Armour or cytomel and synthroid to optimize. Have you asked your endo ... about trying Armour of a bit of cytomel ? It might be worth it.
MG...
... look like you may be 2 of the 3 that need Armour or cytomel and synthroid to optimize. Have you asked your endo ... about trying Armour of a bit of cytomel ? It might be worth it.
I don't understand what ... say I may be 2 of the 3 that need Armour or a bit of cytomel . What does that mean? Do you think that I need to...
... gotten in two ways: Armour in place of synthroid or cytomel addition to synthroid.
I can not comment on whether ... your symptons keep up/ intensify.. I would as for cytomel . Just to see if it helps. You can always stop....
- ThyroCare: Need Feedback 29th January 2008
... Hashimoto's. My DR. will only prescibe Synthroid. Thinks Cytomel is "out of favor" with Dr's and thinks Amour is unstable...
- help with blood test results 29th January 2008
... Most old school MDs don't want to go the Armour or Cytomel route unless you thump them over the head a few times...
- tingling...follow up. 28th January 2008
... good appt with the doc this morn. I'll be starting Cytomel (T3) tomorrow. He doesn't want to wait on the backorder...
... right now. how is your cold coming along? how's the cytomel ? you feel any different?
well ladies, it's the...
... inflammation was about. Haven't noticed anything on the cytomel yet. Today's day two. We'll see.
We're getting...
... feeling somewhat better. No probs at all with the cytomel . I'm up to 105.8lbs and I finally figured out what...
... permanent. The only difference I'm seeing with the cytomel is I'm not taking the wild plunges, like 120 points ... amazed that I'm not having any daily swings with the cytomel . The doc gave me the option of T4 but I've taken...
... fine for her.
I think I'm ready for a raise on the Cytomel . So far, it's been a cakewalk. Not had a lick of...
... that things are still looking up for you being on Cytomel . Of course we can't help but have doubts. just like...
... t know what I'm supposed to look for or what this cytomel is supposed to do to my labs....
... I'm still finding it hard to believe that with the cytomel I'm sleeping better than ever. Here I am with a FT3...
... willing to listen and research it. I'm now taking Cytomel (T3) to suppress the production of TSH from my pituitary...
... busy but copeable. I'm still doing good with the cytomel . I did move up my appt from the 22nd to the 13th...
- Need input regarding my last dr appt 27th January 2008
... During this time, she proceeded to tell me that the cytomel that I had been taking (which had been prescribed ... stressful job. The dr wouldn't prescribe anymore cytomel for me. She said that she felt that was why my tsh...
- what is a full body thyroid scan 26th January 2008
... treatment as possible.
You should definitely ask for cytomel , then he can go off of that 2-3 weeks prior to the ... must ask the endo. who is managing the treatment for cytomel in the meantime---they won't necessarily volunteer...
- Shmily, and others, I'm taking a big step: TT! 23rd January 2008
... 150 mg. Synthroid(if I remember correctly) AND some cytomel , and having not one hyper side-effect. So, it is...
- Synthroid 19th January 2008
... cant see anything about Synthroid, but it does list Cytomel (T3) but not as a steroid but from what I can see...
- Last Minute words of wisdom on TT 17th January 2008
... follicular) so now I worry about this. He sent me home on Cytomel and not to return in three weeks, which seems like ... hope he can revise his release. What can I expect on Cytomel ? Reece I know you had cancerous cells, was it pappillary...
... they will just have to deal with it.
I didn't have cytomel after surgery, I got nothing until my RAI (my fna ... schedule you no problem.
You might not need the cytomel so soon, you still have plenty of hormone in your ... build it up slowly (take half a pill for now maybe), cytomel tends to make me shaky....
- Can levels change even AFTER you're stable for a while?? 17th January 2008
... for 2 yrs and finally got dosage right at 50mcg and cytomel 5mcg for the last 9 months and doing great! Most...
- What do these numbers mean? 16th January 2008
... and FT4, it looks like you are an underconverter. Cytomel is a T3 only pill, and can be taken with Armour (or...
- Thyroid Labs...HELP 14th January 2008
... at the whole picture and treat you. Be it Armour, cytomel , or synthroid. Look to the armour physician finder...
- nonexistant libido 13th January 2008
... can cytomel help with a nonexistent libido?...
... If your Free T3 level is too low & you take enough Cytomel to increase the level.
Do you know what your Free...
- paralyzed vocal cord post op thyroidectomy 13th January 2008
... that's where the money's at!
I've dropped the Cytomel as of today. Am gearing up for RAI the 4th of August...
- I just got my second blood test results 12th January 2008
... started meds. I am currently on 75mcg Levoxyl and 5mcg Cytomel . I had my blood test this week and go to my Endo...
... on the day of the blood work... did you take the Cytomel before they drew the blood?
If you took the Cytomel ... most of the day).
Also, those of us on a T3 med ( Cytomel or Armour) should NOT pay too much attention to the ... the Free T4 was a little higher.
Did you take the Cytomel before the blood was drawn?...
... Question...on the day of the blood test, did you take the Cytomel EFORE they drew the blood? If you did, that may have ... because T3 is fast acting.
The daily bump of T3 from Cytomel &/or Armour will tend to supress the TSH. So it is ... little too low.
Do you remember if you took the Cytomel before they drew your blood?
Sorry for the double...
... the GP not the Endo so I took the Levoxyl and the Cytomel in the morning. But she wanted the same tests and...
... 62.5 and said I should feel even better. Kept the Cytomel the same. I do trust him so we shall see. I am not...
- Please Help -- Levoxyl potency question 11th January 2008
... free and the only ones that work for me). I also take cytomel .
I'm quite discouraged, because I haven't crashed...
- Scared to say it, but I think I am getting better . . . 11th January 2008
... not overwhelming fatigue. My doctor increased my cytomel to 10 mg a day and continued 25 mcg. synthroid. I...
... not overwhelming fatigue. My doctor increased my cytomel to 10 mg a day and continued 25 mcg. synthroid. I...
- Seeing New Doctor 10th January 2008
... Adreset) and 60 mg Armour first thing in am and 5 mcg Cytomel in afternoon. Dr. C added the Cytomel in the afternoon...
- Lab results help 9th January 2008
... insist that do a FREE T3 test (to see if you need Cytomel or another T3 replacement).
Synthroid is a T4 only...
- Thyroid meds before blood test or not? 7th January 2008
... Total T4, T3 Uptake, or TSH.
If you are taking Cytomel within 8 hours before a blood test, it will falsely...
- Questions about foods and supplements 7th January 2008
... stomach there is a 99% absorption rate for synthroid and cytomel and armour with in an hour. So eating one hour after...
- low free t3 help what should I do? 7th January 2008
... is your current medication regime? Have you tried cytomel ? I have noted that Cytomel can be hard to tolerate ... your current T4 supplement you might want to give Cytomel a try first.
As to ferritin. Well I can not recommend...
... and if you do not tolerate it to go to Synthroid and Cytomel .
Look up the Armour physician finder and see if there...
- Anyone know normals for TSI . . . 4th January 2008
... it has been an up hill battle. Right now I am on cytomel and low dose 25 mcg. synthyriod trying to put the...
- Question re: Cytomel with Synthroid/Armour 3rd January 2008
... back to my Armour today and although I'm sure the Cytomel is still a bit in my system, I do feel better and ... less hyper.
I also found out that Cytomel and Synthroid have lactose as a filler. I didn't...
... much from Armour to Synthroid. I just recently added Cytomel to my Synthroid and also noticed it made me VERY edgy ... are the cause of me not being able to tolerate much Cytomel ....
- armour 2nd January 2008
... You can also get compounded natural thyroid and Cytomel . The biggest obstacle to getting them may be finding...
- Need help with blood results please. 31st December 2007
... 8-1.8) 70% of range
TSH 2.4
I added 25 mcg of Cytomel and now have the following results. Notice the T4 ... Shouldn't there be less T4 converting to T3 because of Cytomel leaving extra T4? Any ideas on what I should do to...
... have to change the ratio of T4:T3 you're taking. The Cytomel appears to be too much and the Synthroid too little...
... switched to this doctor. She listens. I quite taking Cytomel today because I broke out in an itchy rash 4 times ... contains 12.5 mcg of T3 and 50 mcg of T4)
2. quite the Cytomel
3. reduce my Synthroid to 50 mcg
In theory this...
... doctor if I were you.
You see, when that 25 mcgs of Cytomel was added, that was the equivalent of an extra 100 ... surprises me that you were given such a big dose of Cytomel to start out with.
I love that this doctor is listening ... to stay on the 75 mcgs of Synthroid, but reduce the Cytomel by half, to see where that puts you.
I was...
... I wouldn't have a problem taking 5 or 10 mcg of Cytomel compared to the 25 mcg but I've been breaking out ... T3 or not enough T4 I think I must be allergic to Cytomel . I'm afraid to continue using it.
In the past I...
... aren't that many brands of T3 on the market. There's Cytomel and perhaps a generic or two... not sure. A compounding...
... The main inert ingredients for Cytomel are:
calcium sulfate, gelatin, starch, stearic acid...
... I have a concern though. Since it seems like the Cytomel caused my TSH to quit producing and my thyroid to...
... now. I'm only taking the Armour and no Synthroid or Cytomel . The first week I felt better and now I'm feeling...
... My Aunt has to mix and match synthroid and armour. Cytomel and her body didn't get along. 1 grain or armour...
- Rash from thyroid medicine? 31st December 2007
... I've been taking Synthroid for about 5 months and Cytomel for 6 weeks. Two weeks ago I broke out in a rash over...
... very possible you're allergic to something in the Cytomel ... not the hormone itself, but to the binders and...
- Hashimotos question 30th December 2007
... under an electric blanket freezing. After I took my cytomel though I warmed up and the day went better. Have just...
- Thoughts on this treatment approach 28th December 2007
... optimize. In those cases just Synthroid will not work cytomel would have to be added as well and most Endos in the...
- ARMOUR Users - need YOUR input p-l-e-a-s-e 28th December 2007
... farther than anyone including Endo!!! When a combo of Cytomel & Levoxyl [SIZE="1"](25 mcg's & 150 respectively) ... Red"](stupid me!) [/SIZE] I did get him to add 12.5 Cytomel in conjunction with Armour. (me thinking [SIZE="1...
- Help! Is cancer is back? 28th December 2007
... much fun.. but in reality it is not that bad.. with cytomel only the last week is horrible,
Molly...
... your case.
If you do go hypo, you can have the cytomel up to two weeks before, and not feel so horrid (I ... was horrid without cytomel ---it was yucky, but I guess I survived....
- Armour vs. Synthroid w/Cytomel 27th December 2007
... love it) agrees and wants me to switch to Synthroid w/ Cytomel . I just started trying it today.
My question is ... getting a bit too strong for me, so he put me on 25 mcg Cytomel and 75 Mcg Synthroid.
Thanks for any input. I...
... I've taken Levoxyl / Cytomel combo feeling OK to pretty good, but not quite right ... Then my Endo raised the Levoxyl to 150 & lowered my Cytomel to 25. All I ever got to was OK to pretty good though ... 1.5 grains (90 mg?) Armour along with 10 mcg's of Cytomel
good luck :)
Sue...
- New labs from last week, got results today... 26th December 2007
... fatigue and that old yucky feeling I had before starting cytomel . Constipated and cold. Dull skin and hair.
Dr...
- Cytomel 26th December 2007
... are deficient. But treating the condition with only Cytomel (T3) and without a T4 medication isn't usually the ... any blood levels - he shouldn't be prescribing the Cytomel in the first place....
- Latest lab results..... 25th December 2007
... some of the T4 convert into T3. There are T3 meds.... Cytomel and Armour Thyroid....
- Help on Labs and New Dosing Range 21st December 2007
... levels) indicated I was low on Ft3, my dr gave me cytomel . It was a rought ride, some good feeling, but more ... a 1/4 of the 5mcg, and 1/2 5 mcg. Maybe the whole cytomel period was 10 days.
I had to discontinue it because...
... too much stress on them with the Armour and the the cytomel .
I am going to give it a few more days and then I...
... added in. Recently, when i was doing the 45 Armour + Cytomel , when symptoms like these persisted, I was having ... dose of Armour.
I have cut out the Armour and Cytomel altogether, and just went back on the levothyroxine...
- Going it alone? 21st December 2007
... ask my doctor to switch me to Armour or add a little Cytomel .
Good luck...
- Ovarian cysts, high BP and BC pills 20th December 2007
... of whack again. Upped my Synthroid and added some Cytomel and I'm still having BP spikes. My naturopathic doc...
- Started cytomel about a month ago and ... 20th December 2007
... function saliva tests. Started me on low dose of cytomel (5mcg). I also had a high reverse t3 (680) and high...
... between 2-3.5, not getting lower. So we just added some Cytomel to the Armour....
- New labs and more confused...any thoughts? 19th December 2007
... a follow-up with my doc and she has added 5 mcg of Cytomel in the afternoon to help with the afternoon fatigue...
- Midwest and Deb 18th December 2007
... sore spot on my cheek.
Midwest,
Started three cytomel s before Thanksgiving. (from two)along with 75 of synthroid ... Do you think it could be the synthroid or too much cytomel or just leveling. I can't tell.
I just know that ... and have done great. I noticed the change with the cytomel increase. Who knows maybe its the root canal. The...
... you are treating your adrenals? I've recently added Cytomel to my 88 mcg of Synthroid and think it is helping...
... figure out if it's just that or leveling with the cytomel . Just have to give it some time I guess and maybe...
- Hypothyroid Male 18th December 2007
... The Free T3 can get too low on Synthroid alone. Cytomel and Armour are 2 meds that many of us take to increase...
- hypo your experiences with the levelling process 18th December 2007
... mcg Syntrhoid to 88. Then we just recently added Cytomel . I think my numbers will be good at my next visit...
- Tis the season to be JOLLY... 17th December 2007
... dull headaches I keep getting. Since starting the Cytomel have had more energy to get more shopping and cleaning...
... party I was looking forward to. I also wonder if the Cytomel I started recently is too hard on my adrenals.
...
... may have high enough T3 now that you have the extra Cytomel --- but your T4 may have dropped too low. Just something...
- Labs - Pls Help Me Decide on new treatment plan 14th December 2007
... levothyroxine in combination with a supplement of armour or cytomel .
For some reason, I can't tolerate 60 mg or more ... so I am currently on 45 mg.
I was given 5 mcg cytomel to raise my t3 about 10 days ago. And it has not worked ... level of direct t3 I am getting with the armour and cytomel . Maybe it is due to my low/borderline adrenals. : ... )
I think I really need more t4, and a bit of cytomel to up the levels of t3.
My reason for thinking ... should go back to levothyroxine in combo with armour or cytomel ? I am at a dead end since I can't up my armour, and...
... levo and t3 adjunct (I have not decided on armour or cytomel ) as both David and Maus recommend.
I am just concerned ... about where my t3 levels are now after taking the cytomel . My heart is still pounding today, even though I took ... no cytomel .
I wonder what dose of levo I should take? :)...
... For me, the t3 in Armour was much more gentle than cytomel ....
... For me, the t3 in Armour was much more gentle than cytomel .
I totally agree that the cytomel is much less ... try to restabilize on levothyroxine with Armour or cytomel added in (my choice - I think I will go with Armour...
- New blood work--help? 13th December 2007
... too bad to me either. Why not try a small amount of Cytomel and bump your T3 up and see how you feel? Maybe you...
- how do you know when it's time for a new dr? 13th December 2007
... but adding some T3 med (in the form of Armour or Cytomel ) to the mix would be even better.
If you're seeing...
- why would my doctor prescribe cytomel and levothyroxine 10th December 2007
... Cytomel provides your body with T3 and Levothyroxine provides...
- 2% of T3? 10th December 2007
... 75 mcg of Synthroid. I'm currently taking 25 mcg of Cytomel . That's a ton more. I wouldn't even know how to take ... someone tell me what works for them? Is 25 mcg of Cytomel too much? Do I go by my blood results or by the 2...
... back to become optimal. How long have you been on Cytomel and how have you felt since starting it? Have you ... had any bloodwork done since then?
I just started cytomel yesterday. Will be taking 10 mcg along with my 88...
... I've been on Cytomel for about 3 weeks now and I have 3 more weeks before ... the range and my FT4 was 70%. So I started taking Cytomel to get my FT3 up to the 70% range. My palms have been...
... your doctor lower your Synthroid when he added the Cytomel ?...
... t lower my Synthroid dose when she prescribed the Cytomel . I think I need more Synthroid eventhough I'm at 70...
... Hopefully you will feel better after you have been ont the cytomel a few days. Are you splitting the dose and taking ... they draw your blood for test...wait and take the Cytomel after they draw the blood (because it is so fast acting...
... David - from what I understand Cytomel can be taken with or without food. I take my morning ... I am on a natural upswing of feeling better or the Cytomel is helping but I tend to beleive it is the Cytomel...
... Heckofagal;3345507]David - from what I understand Cytomel can be taken with or without food. I take my morning ... I am on a natural upswing of feeling better or the Cytomel is helping but I tend to beleive it is the Cytomel ... to have days like that. If you're on only 5 mcg of Cytomel I bet my 25 mcg dose is too high. I just get that...
... 1.3 (.61-1.76)
I'm supposed to be on 10 mcgs of Cytomel but I wanted to start off slow. Will probably take...
... T4 concentration. You might want to hold on the cytomel and see about a Synthriid boost which will also boost...
... I'm currently taking 88 mcgs Synthroid with the Cytomel . What's weird is that I have my blood drawn at the...
- Anxiety and Armour 9th December 2007
... I need to be on Synthroid with a possible boost of Cytomel if needed. My question is this, has anyone else suddenly ... suggest the switch to Synthroid - he also does not like Cytomel - so don't know how that suggestion will go. Any...
... drug reps).
I reccomend that instead of going to Cytomel to try a Synthroid/Armour combo first.
A question...
... anxiety during the day.
I was on Synthroid and Cytomel in 2003. (Side note--the Cytomel dose was never high ...
The doctors of course said it was due to the Cytomel and I stopped that and the symptoms went away. But...
- Looking for Cytomel success stories 6th December 2007
... I took Cytomel alone, then a Cytomel /Levoxyl combo for a year. I ended up on a 25 Cyt/150 ... allow me to go on Armour, he had me on 25 mcg's of Cytomel . All while he was COMPLAINING how unreadable my TSH ... was. So I only took 1/2 the prescribed Cytomel because I knew that Armour had T3 in it also.
But ... your case, I honestly don't think that 05 mcg's of Cytomel , TWICE daily, will hit you that hard. Try it as prescribed...
- Any one have ringing in ears . . . 6th December 2007
... I don't know if this is too much med ( cytomel ) or a symptom of possibly not enough. I seem to be...
... post pregnancy.. Ear rinning is not a side effect of cytomel . I am betting you are still slightly under medicated...
... that yet. Hair loss is much better since I started cytomel and my t3 has gone down a little. Eyelid soreness...
- armour thyroid T3 find doctor 4th December 2007
... that you are interested in trying either Armour or Cytomel (and ask him/her if he will tell you the names of...
