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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
When t3 doesn't help energy, what do you do?
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
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Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 29, 2006 12:00AM
, Oct 29, 2006 12:00AM
Look for other causes of fatigue. The tendency is to "blame" everything on the thyroid, but there are countless other causes for the symptoms of hypothyroidism.
Member Comments (5)
by cdwarrior, Oct 27, 2006 12:00AM
To: marie2
Have your adrenals, ferritin, and glucose tested? Could be adrenal fatigue, low iron levels, or a blood sugar problem.
by zachslp, Oct 28, 2006 12:00AM
I was one of the people who wrote about changing from a t4 drug (Synthroid) to a T3/T4 drug (Armour) and noticing a change in everything but energy. I posted that info over a week ago... I've been on the new drug for almost 3 weeks. Just to let you know, I am beginning to see some improvements in energy. It's not dramatic, but definitely less fatigue throughout the day. I am optimistic in this and I am hoping that it is only a matter of TIME...It seems that many postings on this forum (and even my MD who prescribed the change) state that it can be a LONG process when changing around your meds (either with the actual medication or doses). Many people state it takes a really long time to feel "themselves" again. Have you been on T3 for a long time or did you just start?
by cdwarrior, Oct 28, 2006 12:00AM
To: zachslp
How long is a long time? I've been on meds for over 3 months, and on my current dose of Levoxyl/Cytomel for over 2 months and still have some symptoms. I'd be hopeful if I was still seeing some improvement, however slowly. But after some noticeable improvments early on I've noticed no further improvements for several weeks now.
by zachslp, Oct 29, 2006 12:00AM
Unfortunately, I have been reading some posts on this site that say they have taken 6 months to a year to notice significant changes. However, I'd also follow the advice of the endo- look for other causes of fatigue. Good luck!
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