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  1. muscle aches and exhaustion even with treatment? 4th December 2007
    ... checking your t3, and if needed, supplementation ( cytomel ). If you are lucky, and she prescribes armour, you...

  2. Energy but Palpitations:Day 1 Cytomel and Armour - Dosage Methods? 4th December 2007
    ... I would try a half or quarter dose of your cytomel ... Holding the second half/quarters in reserve for ... half of the day as needed. The absorption rate of Cytomel into the blood stream is 1/2-1 hour. It is the active ... medications. It is safe to half and even quarter your cytomel . It is important not to vary too many parameters ... the chemist in me suggests that you stop with the cytomel for 2-3 days.. so it is all out of your system hold ... 60 - 45 mg of Armour: 1) add just a 1/4 tablet of cytomel in the morning for two weeks. Keep a detailed log ... start feeling hypoT again. 2) add a 1/4 tablet of cytomel in the morning and a 1/4 tablet of cytomel in the ... start feeling hypoT again. 3) add a 1/2 tablet of cytomel in the morning and a 1/4 tablet of cytomel in the...
    ... only 2.8 on blood work. she told me to increase my cytomel by 2.5 and she wants me to have blood work again in...
    ... DHEA down the road. I'll keep you posted on the cytomel progress. Thanks again for both your suggestions!...

  3. Question About Armour 4th December 2007
    ... blood results (30 mg of Armour?) and added a touch of Cytomel to boost your T3 levels to optimal. This is solely...

  4. Am I now Hyper? Help with New Lab Results 3rd December 2007
    ... you considered droping back on the T4 and asking for CYtomel to boost your T3 instead? I really think you are ... Armour may be a better choice than synthroid and cytomel for you. Look into it and discuss your worries. ...
    ... much for your looking at the numbers. Yes, I did try cytomel and it really stressed me out. It seemed like it ... on me that was quite pronounced. So given that the cytomel experiment didn't work so well I don't want to try...
    ... they cut back your Synthroid when they prescribed cytomel ? If not I am not surprised that you went hyperT....
    ... when he started me on the combination treatment with cytomel . Thanks for the description of the battle going on...

  5. How to find a doctor who will treat a child who is subclinical 3rd December 2007
    ... hypothyroidism. I am on Armour thyroid, my sister is on Cytomel and Synthroid. My mother was on Synthroid. ...

  6. TSI antibodies 3rd December 2007
    ... palpitations and sweating. Another question, I am taking cytomel . Seemed a little hyper yesterday. Is this normal...

  7. Help Interpreting Lab Data & Whether Synthroid Seems Like the Wrong Med 2nd December 2007
    ... have an arguable case for at least a small dose of cytomel if your Endo is completely anti Armour. Good luck...

  8. Desparately Seeking Advice~~Hashimoto's~Test Results 2nd December 2007
    ... both T4 and T3 blood levels will go up? Look into Cytomel .. or transitioning to Armour instead. Good luck you...
    ... You will hopefully feel lots better with some Cytomel or Armour thyroid. Also, the mineral Selenium is...

  9. new here 2nd December 2007
    ... thyroid is 100-150 mcgs of T4 supplement with T3 ( cytomel added as needed to get a comparative FT3 level). ...

  10. New lab results today. . . 30th November 2007
    ... I started on cytomel 2 weeks ago, here are today's new results. Am taking...

  11. Midwest, talked to doctor' office 28th November 2007
    ... postings. She also said that I should continue on the cytomel , as it will stabelize. I am really tired and I wasn ... 40's and 50's, but that was before the increase in cytomel , after my virus. I told her that I had not exercised...

  12. My 2nd Endo visit and Ultrasound...Help please! 27th November 2007
    ... advance. Currently on Levoxyl 37.5 mcg and 5mcg Cytomel . These were my original starting doses. I did ... others here but they are flagged high. He has kept the Cytomel the same but upped the Levoxyl to 75mcg. I will have...

  13. Started cytomel about a week ago, have a question . . . 26th November 2007
    ... reply. Late yesterday about 8 hours after my dose of cytomel I began to have joint and muscle pain, very similar ... where t4's are when I have blood work done. Idea of cytomel only was to bring them down a little because they...

  14. Midwest, too much cytomel?? 25th November 2007
    ... degree of grief when you increase any thyroid med, Cytomel included. I don't think three days is enough to know...
    ... morning to ask about the floride, and the effects of the cytomel . I too think she is very wise woman. I literally owe...
    ... Are you taking the Cytomel twice a day, that is split into 2 doses and not just...

  15. New Thread Deb123 AND Midwest I was afraid you may not see other one. 23rd November 2007
    ... pains and major dizziness with my increased dose of cytomel on wed. I dropped back to 2 and a half tablets instead...

  16. Anyone just plain worn out from Thanksgiving . . . 22nd November 2007
    ... got busy with lunch for my family and forgot to take cytomel . could tell by this afternoon as i was dragging and...

  17. Midwest and Deb, I could go on a cruise with the money I am spending on my Teeth!!!! 22nd November 2007
    ... points from the bottom. T3 was increased to three cytomel s a day instead of 2. I take one in the morning, two ... mouth. I take the cortef, florinef, dostinex, lexapro, cytomel and the aldoctone along with the synthroid everyday...

  18. Question about cold hands....please help 21st November 2007
    ... look fine after all, you might need take some T3 ( Cytomel ) or switch to "natural" thyroid, i.e. Armour, which...

  19. Something stuck in my throat 21st November 2007
    ... with just T4 meds. and very gradually added a bit of cytomel for the T3. After about 3-4 months of stabalizing ... on just a bit of cytomel , we increased the dosage another tiny amount. After ... combination of 100 mcg of synthroid and 10 mcg of cytomel . I switched to the synthroid/Armour combination because ... it is less expensive, using Armour rather than Cytomel for the T3 saves me $50 a month. I am very certain...

  20. Question - does hyperthyroid effect blood sugar levels? 21st November 2007
    ... especially during the early a.m. I am taking 2.5 mg of cytomel right now trying to ease the drug into my system, ... I think I am feeling a little better on the cytomel . I know that is a low dose and probably hasn't had...
    ... course can elevate blood sugar. Most of the time, Cytomel alone won't fix hypoT. T4 is just as important as...

  21. I need your help... AGAIN PLEASE! 21st November 2007
    ... you on something KNOWN to quickly lower TSH, such as Cytomel ? Synthroid doesn't work for everyone , , ,...
    ... you on something KNOWN to quickly lower TSH, such as Cytomel ? Synthroid doesn't work for everyone , , , yes...

  22. Vitamin A & Hypo 20th November 2007
    ... are so knowledgeable! I'm on levoxyl (125 mcg) and cytomel (10-15 mcg). Levels pretty good. Just got my TSH done ... started to need less (yay!) ... mostly pretty good. The cytomel made a world of difference. Thanks very much, Hilary...

  23. Barking up the wrong tree? 20th November 2007
    ... Hi Fran ~ Is Cytomel available in UK?? [SIZE="1"](tell me I got country...

  24. Please Help, I am losing my mind 18th November 2007
    ... go for so long. Many docs. will actually give you cytomel up until 2 weeks prior to RAI, in which case you would ... have RAI, you can begin meds, and ask them for some cytomel as well until the synthroid kicks in a few weeks later...

  25. Optimal blood still exhausted and depressed 17th November 2007
    ... end of the range so I've started taking 25 mcg of Cytomel . Any ideas? I would desperately appreciate any. ...
    ... blood? Do you smoke? How long have you been on the Cytomel ? Did you take the cytomel (in the day of the blood ... the blood draw, before the stick). Were you on the Cytomel before the last labs. Take the Cytomel AFTER the ... here is probably getting your FREE T3 higher with the Cytomel . Splitting the Cytomel into 2 doses might be helpful ... too. After you have been on the Cytomel for 6 weeks & your FREE T3 is still to low, maybe ... the Cytomel dose should be increased. Shoot for the FREE T's being ... with blood tested BEFORE you take your daily dose of Cytomel ). And shoot for your TSH being low, around 1.0 ...
    ... morning before any medication. I just started taking the Cytomel yesterday. This was after the test. I have had everything...

  26. Early Hashimoto's? Questions 17th November 2007
    ... thyroiditis. She is starting me on small dose of cytomel and will increase every two weeks to try a put my...

  27. Switch from Synthroid to Armour 16th November 2007
    ... she would rather switch completely to Armour OR add Cytomel .) I would prefer to add in some Armour and decrease...
    ... If your T3's continue to drop perhaps adding some Cytomel would help? It's a T3 only drug. I've been taking...

  28. can synthroid possibly stop your monthly period when going on a higher dosage? 16th November 2007
    ... time I was taking 150 mcg's Levoxyl & 25 mcg's of Cytomel . My TSH had been .01 for months. The irregularities...

  29. Having a Total Thyroidectomy on December 6th - Scared 15th November 2007
    ... go from .088 to 1 and then back down. He also tried cytomel but that made me hyper and that was a small dose....

  30. My goiter is growing help 15th November 2007
    ... can talk them into prescribing you a small dosage of Cytomel too complement your Synthroid. Two thirds of those...

  31. Interpreting Blood Work 15th November 2007
    ... then 3.2(range 2.3-4.2)). I am now on Levoxyl and Cytomel and still increasing dosage. According to the wonderful...

  32. Please help, hyper and hype - question about starting cytomel 15th November 2007
    ... been put on T4 supplement as well or just the T3 - cytomel . You need your FT3 and Ft4 run for a more accurate...
    ... levels of t3 and t4 and when necessary add t4 to the cytomel . She said our brains need t4 but most of our cells...

  33. I had half my thyroid out! And I feel GREAT! 14th November 2007
    ... mcgs a day, (1/2 .75mcgs) and I take 15-20 mcgs of Cytomel a day. I think I should say that smaller doses working...
    ... better and I was increased to 150. I am also on 25 of Cytomel . My doc doesn't look at all my blood work, he doesn...
    ... convert it into t3, like we are told. That is why the Cytomel works so well for me. Also those fatty omega's they...

  34. Had Endo appt. Started Armour. QUESTIONS??? Help please! 13th November 2007
    ... settle on, or if I might need some t3 addition - i.e. cytomel . Even though this has been a bumpy ride, I will never...

  35. ? on test results, high T3 - Midwest? 13th November 2007
    ... again, After 6 weeks on Levoxyl 88mcg and 5 mcg of Cytomel 2X a day, here are my results: Free T3 435 ... legs and tinnitus. My dr. is having me reduce the Cytomel to 1 per day. My question is this: since my Free ... to the aches. Just wondering if maybe reducing the Cytomel would help and that's why he's doing it. I left a...

  36. New Test Results....More issues, I think? 13th November 2007
    ... blood drawn about 1 1/2 hours after taking Levoxyl and Cytomel . The Endo is also getting a copy of these results...
    ... according to the FDA. Humm.. go figure. You are on cytomel .. this will superficially lower your TSH.. so ignore...
    ... said it doesn't matter that I took the Levoxyl and Cytomel 1 1/2 hours before because they are constant in my...

  37. Does T4 Levels Even Matter? 12th November 2007
    ... I tried mixing Syntrhoid and Cytomel and taking Armour. It puts me in a nasty mood. Cytomel...

  38. Armour Thyroid Question 12th November 2007
    ... Armour : 19 mcg T4 4.5 mcg T3 I only took T3 ( cytomel ) no T4 or anything else. I was up to 37.5mcg but ... Armour in the morning I was instructed to not take my Cytomel until 4pm and only take 12.5mcg. I will do this ... 1/2 grain in AM and 1/2 in afternoon and stop the Cytomel . Thanks for the information on what is in the Armour...
    ... make sense to me.......I do have to say I skipped the Cytomel that I am suppose to take at 4pm and eventually will ... Strange thing is that I used to take 50mcg of straight Cytomel and now I am taking such a small dose but now with ... added T4, I don't feel the need to take the extra Cytomel ....
    ... I've taken both Cytomel & Armour solo, at different times of my hypo-thy therapy ... . And though I felt good with some energy on Cytomel [SIZE="1"]([COLOR="Red"]LOVE it)[/SIZE], my T4's TANKED ... I felt jangled & jittery when Dr had me on both Cytomel & Armour. THINK my Cyt was too high ;) then though...
    ... [QUOTE=Suey77;3316532]I've taken both Cytomel & Armour solo, at different times of my hypo-thy therapy ... . And though I felt good with some energy on Cytomel [SIZE="1"]([COLOR="Red"]LOVE it)[/SIZE], my T4's TANKED ... I felt jangled & jittery when Dr had me on both Cytomel & Armour. THINK my Cyt was too high ;) then though ... , , , I am totally off the added Cytomel and just started to add another 1/2 grain of AT to...

  39. What is the difference between Synthroid, Unithroid, Levithroid, and Amour(sp?) 12th November 2007
    ... different companies and therefore have different names. Cytomel is the brand name for synthetic (man made) T3 or liothyroni...
    ... synthetic T4 supplements and synthetic T3 supplement ( Cytomel ) have fillers that can cause allergic responses. ...

  40. Feeling tired and hyper off meds and no Thyroid, normal? 12th November 2007
    ... found cancer, so they put me on a very low dose of t3 ( cytomel ) for 4 wks (I guess you need to go for 6 wks with ... an accurate thyroid globlin level. When i went off Cytomel , then I started having insomnia and anxiety. All...

  41. Anyone on Armour have a suppressed TSH? 11th November 2007
    ... Anyone on T3 supplementation be it Armour or Cytomel will have a suppressed TSH. The natural of the T3...
    ... I am currently on Cytomel (T3) only and my TSH is actually up higher than it ... will begin taking it tomorrow while decreasing my Cytomel to totally go off. I know my doctor told me it...
    ... Yes. If you look into the function of Cytomel and armour.. even the drug inserts themselves should...

  42. What is the protocol for follow up blood testing? 8th November 2007
    ... tests (TSH, FT4, FT3) since starting the Levoxyl and Cytomel . I have read here that the best time for blood tests...
    ... all that much; the level is probably skewed by you Cytomel anyway. The free Ts aren't affected by time of day...

  43. Input 8th November 2007
    ... is .0002. About 4 months ago I started on 25mcg of Cytomel to boost my energy. I wasn't sure that it was working...
    ... phrasing, I get the idea that you might be taking Cytomel on your own, without a doctor's prescription. True ... full replacement dose. But if you add in 25 mcgs of Cytomel , that's the equivalent of another 100 mcgs of levoT ... wrong in my assessment that you're self-treating with Cytomel . But if you are, you're treading a dangerous path...
    ... treating, my doctor is the one who prescribed the Cytomel . I wouldn't know how to get my hands on meds without ... that though. NO my doctor did indeed put me on the Cytomel to help boost my energy....

  44. Anyone w/Hashimotos Taking T3 Meds Only? (long post) 6th November 2007
    ... Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and the Integrative Doc put me on Cytomel (T3 replacement only). He said this was to suppress...
    ... 0.0 - 2.0) 8/2005 - NOTE THAT I AM NOW TAKING T3 CYTOMEL ONLY TSH = .24 (range is .40 - 5.5) <-----Flagged ... Low 9/2005 - NOTE THAT I AM ON T3 CYTOMEL ONLY TSH = .29 (range is .35 - 5.5) <------Flagged ... <------Flagged low 1/2006 - NO LONGER TAKING T3 CYTOMEL TSH = 1.90 (range is .35 - 5.5) 4/2006 Free T3 = ... range is less than 35) 8/2007 - NOTE I AM BACK ON T3 CYTOMEL ONLY TSH = .08 (range is .40 - 5.50) <-------Flagged...
    ... B and FDA databases.. when on a T3 supplement like Cytomel or the T4/T3 supplement Armour. A TSH can not be used ... FT4 numbers.. because you can ignore the TSH... on cytomel . Your FT3 is looking good.. but the FT4 looks low ... optimize it. Your FT4 is not happy and while the cytomel is serving as a patch.. you need both T4 and T3 in...
    ... thyroid problem and she certainly does not think I need Cytomel . I see an ENT/Allergist (Integrative doctor) for...
    ... nurse practitioner mentioning one time that if the Cytomel does not work like I would like it to, there are other ... expensive? So far my insurance is paying for the Cytomel with no problems. Thank you again for answering...
    ... Wow, you Rock Midwest!!!! My Cytomel runs close to $100 for a month and half supply...

  45. New User/Bad Disease 5th November 2007
    ... TSH level my meds were upped or downed. We tried Cytomel for a bit but I didn't notice any diff. BTW I have...

  46. Lab Results...Help deciphering the medical language : ) 3rd November 2007
    ... .any thoughts? ALSO, started on Armour vs. the Cytomel (Doc tried to tell me that the Cytomel was not causing...

  47. Questions about Thyroid Cancer 3rd November 2007
    ... thyroid was cancerous? Also I have only been on Cytomel for almost 4 weeks and take my last dose Monday morning ... but functional. What should I excpect going off the Cytomel and going on this low iodine diet? Sorry one more...
    ... one forgets. Some people, especially if you have cytomel (which I didn't) feel pretty good, up until around...
    ... wrong?? Did you go in with complaints, etc. The Cytomel helps for the short term. Good Luck! Kathy:)...
    ... understands all the functions. I was once treated with cytomel and Levoxyl. Let me know and remember the dr. works...

  48. Levoxyl 2nd November 2007
    ... home from the hospital my surgeon sent me home with cytomel 25 mcg and told me I would be on that for 4 months ... my surgeon that I wasn't going to take these pill cytomel and that I had spoken to a lady at the american cancer ... had and she said she had had the same problem with cytomel . She said stop taking them and try and get in to ... went to the endo and told him I couldn't take the cytomel . He said he had to look at my reports. I hadn't ... thryoid medicine and I WAS SO HAPPY. He told me that cytomel can race your heart and it can rev you up. He told...
    ... of those in the thyroid business, sadly. Of course Cytomel can cause the kind of trouble you had; it's hard to...

  49. Help getting TSH retest, do I take my levo before test??? 2nd November 2007
    ... Total T4, T3 Uptake, or TSH. -- If you are taking Cytomel within 8 hours before a blood test, it will falsely...

  50. Ultrasound Report Would Appreciate Input (long) 1st November 2007
    ... levoxyl since. Currently on 100 daily. Just added cytomel .5ng in morning and .25 in evening. Last labs done...

  51. Are the synthetics and the dessicated the same? 30th October 2007
    ... Dessicated T4 and T3 are the same as synthroid and cytomel . The only difference is that instead of a chemical ... chemist I would actually prefer Armour to synthroid and cytomel first. There is always the chance that something...

  52. dosage 28th October 2007
    ... Hi I have cytomel .1mg, I need to take .25mcg, can you please tell me...
    ... taking any other thyroid meds (T4)? You would take Cytomel as you do any thyroid meds. First thing in the morning...
    ... Cytomel is a T3 only med. It lasts about 6 to 8 hours in...

  53. On the wrong meds.... 27th October 2007
    ... the Rx bottle sooner! They did give me the proper Cytomel . Hoppy;)...

  54. New Labs...calling Midwest and all experts 26th October 2007
    ... wondering if this is the time to push for a bit of Cytomel ??? Felt good right before these labs: 5/22/2007...
    ... definitely see about a switch to armour or an addition cytomel . Sincerely, MG...

  55. FT4 and FT3 - at what level do you feel bad? 23rd October 2007
    ... .59 ((.61-1.76) Endo started me on Levoxyl and Cytomel with these numbers and symptoms! Thanks to all of...

  56. Reece, Lori123, Christine - post surgery questions for you 22nd October 2007
    ... increase over time. Many, especially those that have cytomel up until 2 weeks before, feel fine too. I'm happy...

  57. midwest and mgbrook 22nd October 2007
    ... .75 to .88 about three weeks ago and increased my cytomel . I am feeling much better but I am dizzy. Do you...
    ... transdermal T3 as I've been unable to take even 2.5 mcg cytomel along with my levoxyl - I instantly get bad hyper...

  58. Yikes.....Cholesterol up 68 points in 5 months. 18th October 2007
    ... 265 and I have just started on the Levothyroxine and Cytomel . My HDL is high too at 92. The Endo wants to wait...

  59. My second week on thyroid meds! 18th October 2007
    ... with that. But yesterday I doubled from 2.5 to 5 Cytomel . I go for the ultrasound of my thyroid in 4 weeks...

  60. Help With Labs Please 17th October 2007
    ... there. See if you can talk you MD into a half dose of cytomel if he decreases your meds and sticks to that order...

  61. Natural Thyroid Question 16th October 2007
    ... usable energy. my daughter is on a combination of cytomel and levoxyl. but it's taken awhile to find the right...

  62. Question regarding Free T's??? 11th October 2007
    ... 4.2) I have started on the levothyroxine and the Cytomel . He called back to confirm that the generic levothyroxine ... is OK but he wants me to take only the brand name Cytomel . My TSH looks great (he said .8-1.3) but what the...
    ... Cytomel is a severe TSH suppressent. It will knock your TSH ... T4 supplementation. I would hold off raising your cytomel any more until you get your FT4 value up. THere is...

  63. Different names and the confusion it causes!! 11th October 2007
    ... starting dose is 37.5mcg levothyroxine and 2.5mcg cytomel . My drug store always prescribes the generic first ... between the 2. Are there other names? What about Cytomel ? Generic? Other names? Thanks again, Hoppy...
    ... better absorbtion rate than generics or Synthryoid. Cytomel is the brand name of T3 med. Liothyronine is the ... lot of folks using the generic version. Most take Cytomel . Hope this helps....

  64. Reece, Molly, Christine, others who have had RA-I 10th October 2007
    ... takes a few weeks to kick in, I asked if I could take cytomel with it like I read on here, and the endo said no...
    ... your thyroid meds. I was given the option of using Cytomel to start back up after my treatment; however, when ... med, it made me feel awful. I did great with the Cytomel prior to the scan/treatment but did not do well with...

  65. Parathyroid High Calcium from Dr. Norman 10th October 2007
    ... too- doc has lowered my T4 to 75 ug and added 10 ug Cytomel (started at 5 ug). Waiting for this to adjust has...

  66. My appointment with the endo.... 10th October 2007
    ... 5mcg levothyroxine and 2.5mcg (half a 5mcg tablet) cytomel . Then next week....37.5mcg levothyroxine and 5mcg ... (whole tablet) cytomel . Which one is levothyroxine and which one is cytomel...
    ... 5mg levothyroxine and 2.5mcg (half a 5mcg tablet) cytomel . Then next week....37.5mg levothyroxine and 5mcg ... (whole tablet) cytomel . Which one is levothyroxine and which one is cytomel ... ?Levothyroxine is synthetic T4 and Cytomel is synthetic T3 (you need it less - very potent stuff...
    ... all the things a thyroid patient likes to hear. Cytomel - the brand name for liothyronine (T3) - is 4 times ... amount of levothyroxine (T4). So your 2.5 mcgs of Cytomel is the equivalent of 10 mcgs of levoT; but you wouldn...
    ... I am supposed to start taking double (5mcg) of the Cytomel next week but keep the dose of Levoxyl the same. ...

  67. Anyone sleepy on Armour? 9th October 2007
    ... been on various doses for five years with and without cytomel ) to 3 gr (180 mcgs) of Armour - it's only been about...

  68. Just got labs, feedback appreciated... 9th October 2007
    ... Also, do you think he should have added T3 ( Cytomel ) to my meds? If these numbers are high, increasing...
    ... the prescribing, IMHO. The only way to know if Cytomel should be added is to test your free T3, which wasn...
    ... the prescribing, IMHO. The only way to know if Cytomel should be added is to test your free T3, which wasn...
    ... may need to supplement with a separate Rx for T3 ( Cytomel ). You may need your adrenal function checked. ...

  69. Anyone on sustained release T3? 8th October 2007
    ... t touch the regular T3 before (either in armour or cytomel ) without it causing immediate cardio problems so,...

  70. Medication Times 7th October 2007
    ... about the T4/T3 supplementation. The T3 in armor and cytomel is extended release and should see you through a 24...

  71. New results - feedback greatly appreciated 5th October 2007
    ... improve any, then you should make a case for Armour or Cytomel to be added to the levothyroxine. Do you feel as...

  72. Latest labs, I'm confused! 5th October 2007
    ... confused... I am currently on .100 Synthroid and .015 Cytomel . Labs from 10/01/07: TSH 1.097 (0.35-5.50) ... show my FT3 at 3.1, 3.0 and now 3.1. Odd considering Cytomel was added in June. My past three labs show my FT4 ... possible that I'm not on enough Synthroid, and the Cytomel is doing no more than supressing my TSH? Any insight...
    ... confused... I am currently on .100 Synthroid and .015 Cytomel . Labs from 10/01/07: TSH 1.097 (0.35-5.50) ... show my FT3 at 3.1, 3.0 and now 3.1. Odd considering Cytomel was added in June. My past three labs show my FT4 ... possible that I'm not on enough Synthroid, and the Cytomel is doing no more than supressing my TSH? Any insight...

  73. I am tired again..................... 4th October 2007
    ... was up a little late yesterday. Increased to two cytomel s on Monday along with an increase to .88 on Friday ... of last week. This Monday the cytomel was like magic I felt great. Today dragging some....

  74. Thyroid Doses 4th October 2007
    ... I need help. I am on Thyrolar (T3/T4) and Cytomel . In the morning I take Thyrolar T3 -9mcg, T4 -37 ... .5mcg. plus Cytomel T3 -10mcg. In the afternoon I take Thyrolar T3 -12 ... for me since May when I tried Armour then straight Cytomel . The Thyrolar plus Cytomel appears to be the best...
    ... not regain energy. I ended up taking Thryolar and Cytomel . Over the years I eventually was able to at least ... Last year I was taking the Thyrolar plus smigens of Cytomel when I felt I needed a pick me up. At the end of ... chest pains, tingling, etc. We then tried straight Cytomel . I was able to get up to 1.5 but it was still not ... though my numbers are low) and moved back up to 1.75 Cytomel and had migraines. Once again I returned to Thyrolar ... and Cytomel (I am on the dosages previously mentioned now). I ... ppreciated. I am now taking the same dose of Thyrolar plus Cytomel I was before the upheaval and I do not appear to be...
    ... (Phoenix) that knows a doctor that will prescribe Cytomel along with my Synthroid? I have read a wonderful book ... getting a doctor to prescribe both is hard. I can buy Cytomel on line but would prefer to have a doctor monitor...

  75. Midwest and MGbrook!!!!!!!!!!! 2nd October 2007
    ... helping but still tired. She gave me back my second cytomel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She took it when I started having...

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