Cytomel experiences?

[kitty9309]

My endo just added 5 mcg Cytomel to my current 88 mcg Levoxyl dose.

My TSH is 1.29, free t4 is 0.99 and t3 is just over the low end of the range.

He said I could have increased my Levoxyl only to 112 mcg, but he decided to add Cytomel after discussion with the doctor treating my Lyme. Endo says I may need a nearly supressed TSH to feel well. It is hard to tell which symptoms are Lyme or thyroid at this point.

Reason Lyme doc wanted me to try Cytomel: mild pre-tibial edema, slow deep tendon relexes on relaxation phase and low body temp.

Can anyone relate experiences (good or bad) with Cytomel?

[kitty9309]

Just 5 mcg am to start. I am happy with that as I am a little anxious over it. I'll also see what the Lyme doctor says next week about it.

I am dizzier than usual on the meds, but until I see him, I am assuming that is a good thing. I have had some "herx" symptoms, I am sure. It has only been 5 weeks...

Thanks for asking.

[laura1967]

Does he have you taking 5mcg am and 5 mcg pm? My endo was going to put me on cytomel with the synthroid if armour doesn't work. He said it is important to dose it twice a day because the T3 med is short lived......just like with armour being short lived because of T3. I personally know people who have had success with cytomel. I just preferred myself to try Armour first.
How is your Lymes treatment going? I hope you are doing well....it is not an easy road.

[kitty9309]

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