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I think I need T3 but doc says no way
I have been taking synthroid for about 2 months now after finally being diagnosed. I started on .5 and within a week started feeling better. However...after the third week started feeling run down again. Called the doc and he increased to .75. Started to feel better again and just had my blood retested. I think I need some t3 added to synthroid but doc says all is normal.
Here's the last labs...
TSH 0.89.....started out at 3.5
FT4 1.1....started our at .9 lab range is 0.8-1.8
FT3 319...started out at 319 lab range is 230-420
Although I'm much better I'm still having hypo symptoms; achiness, joint pain, etc.
My morning temp is still under 97 and my pulse still under 60.
However, My family physician, not the endo that is treating me, has wanted to put me on cholesterol meds for about three years. I wouldn't do it! After the synthroid my levels have dropped from 270 to 183 with LDL and HDL doing the same. On the right track but not quite there yet.
So what do you all think...agree with me or the doc about the t3?
Thanks
Here's the last labs...
TSH 0.89.....started out at 3.5
FT4 1.1....started our at .9 lab range is 0.8-1.8
FT3 319...started out at 319 lab range is 230-420
Although I'm much better I'm still having hypo symptoms; achiness, joint pain, etc.
My morning temp is still under 97 and my pulse still under 60.
However, My family physician, not the endo that is treating me, has wanted to put me on cholesterol meds for about three years. I wouldn't do it! After the synthroid my levels have dropped from 270 to 183 with LDL and HDL doing the same. On the right track but not quite there yet.
So what do you all think...agree with me or the doc about the t3?
Thanks
Ok....the rest of the labs are in Mom and Tamra
On 50,000 units once a week my D level rose from 21 to 51. Then I went on 1,000 units four times a day and it's going back down...latest levels 45. Any idea of what causes low vitamin D levels in the first place? (I've been getting plenty of sun and have a tan like George Hamilton! LOL!) I think the levels should be closer to 80 for optimum...what do you guys think? Now...I'm going to watch TV until my appointment on Monday!
On 50,000 units once a week my D level rose from 21 to 51. Then I went on 1,000 units four times a day and it's going back down...latest levels 45. Any idea of what causes low vitamin D levels in the first place? (I've been getting plenty of sun and have a tan like George Hamilton! LOL!) I think the levels should be closer to 80 for optimum...what do you guys think? Now...I'm going to watch TV until my appointment on Monday!
Taking both T3 and T4 will suppress your TSH. No, it cannot go negative! But TSH is not all it's cracked up to be. It's time it was toppled off it's "gold standard" pedestal. Your current doctor is less than ideal...the thyroid guy can't be anything but better.
Now, go watch TV or something until your appointment!
Now, go watch TV or something until your appointment!
Do I have to answer you more than once? Sorry...couldn't resist.
I was on 50,000 units once a week for two months. It went from the original 21 to 51. I changed doctors and stopped the 50,000 units and now take 1,000 three to four times per day. I also make sure that I get more sun on my face...living in Ohio during the winter though it will be all supplements. I just had it tested with these latest labs but it is still pending. We'll see shortly how I'm doing.
My B12 was also low at 308. range 200-1100) with a disclaimer on the lab sheet that some people with a level <400 could show neurological symptoms. (Had them) Even with that the Dr. wouldn't start injections and said it looked ok to him. Knowing that some hypo folks have trouble absorbing B-12 through the stomach, I started on sublingual tabs....1000 per. 3 or 4 times per day. This last lab showed it had come up to 722.
I was on 50,000 units once a week for two months. It went from the original 21 to 51. I changed doctors and stopped the 50,000 units and now take 1,000 three to four times per day. I also make sure that I get more sun on my face...living in Ohio during the winter though it will be all supplements. I just had it tested with these latest labs but it is still pending. We'll see shortly how I'm doing.
My B12 was also low at 308. range 200-1100) with a disclaimer on the lab sheet that some people with a level <400 could show neurological symptoms. (Had them) Even with that the Dr. wouldn't start injections and said it looked ok to him. Knowing that some hypo folks have trouble absorbing B-12 through the stomach, I started on sublingual tabs....1000 per. 3 or 4 times per day. This last lab showed it had come up to 722.
Thanks Mom!
Well, at least one of your children has to be a little half witted! LOL!
With more Levo...wouldn't my TSH go down even further? How far down can it possibly go....0? BUT...I guess that really doesn't matter too much now does it? Undermedicated is undermedicated. My appointment is Monday...We'll see what he says. My current doc has quit answering my questions and said "Everything looks fine and I'll see you in six months". Well, if everything is fine then why do I feel like $#*&%@#%? Anyway..I believe you're right...I'm undermedicated.
I thought NDT meant Natural Dessicated Thyroid. Thanks again for your help!
Well, at least one of your children has to be a little half witted! LOL!
With more Levo...wouldn't my TSH go down even further? How far down can it possibly go....0? BUT...I guess that really doesn't matter too much now does it? Undermedicated is undermedicated. My appointment is Monday...We'll see what he says. My current doc has quit answering my questions and said "Everything looks fine and I'll see you in six months". Well, if everything is fine then why do I feel like $#*&%@#%? Anyway..I believe you're right...I'm undermedicated.
I thought NDT meant Natural Dessicated Thyroid. Thanks again for your help!
Good Morning, Problem Child!
The last two labs I would consider to fall into the "absolutely no change" category. Those minute differences aren't even worth talking about. However, they do offer some valuable information...your labs have definitely stabilized on your current dose.
I still maintain (it's my story, and I'm sticking to it!) that you need to raise your FT4. Yes, you're in range, but it needs to come up further. You are still undermedicated. Your FT4 is still low enough that your body is still in "rationing" mode. It protects the vital systems by making sure brain, heart, etc. get adequate supplies...muscles and other less vital systems can wait.
I'm not familiar with the acronym NDT, but I'm assuming you mean dessicated pig thyroid? Pig thyroid contains a fairly high dose of FT3, so, yes, it should bring your FT3 up. Once again, you will have to go through the trial and error process of finding the right dose. However, your current dose of levo should be a good guide for your doctor to base the natural thyroid on. I also think raising your dose of levo would do the same thing.
I'll be looking forward to hearing what the thyroid doctor has to say.
The last two labs I would consider to fall into the "absolutely no change" category. Those minute differences aren't even worth talking about. However, they do offer some valuable information...your labs have definitely stabilized on your current dose.
I still maintain (it's my story, and I'm sticking to it!) that you need to raise your FT4. Yes, you're in range, but it needs to come up further. You are still undermedicated. Your FT4 is still low enough that your body is still in "rationing" mode. It protects the vital systems by making sure brain, heart, etc. get adequate supplies...muscles and other less vital systems can wait.
I'm not familiar with the acronym NDT, but I'm assuming you mean dessicated pig thyroid? Pig thyroid contains a fairly high dose of FT3, so, yes, it should bring your FT3 up. Once again, you will have to go through the trial and error process of finding the right dose. However, your current dose of levo should be a good guide for your doctor to base the natural thyroid on. I also think raising your dose of levo would do the same thing.
I'll be looking forward to hearing what the thyroid doctor has to say.
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