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Supplements vs. T-3 meds

Help!  I've posted before, with my history of medical mayhem. I am a 50 year old female, with Hashimotos w/nodules and a medical history complicating this issue.  I had an ATCH adrenal stim test recently that left me very sick, despite the numbers coming back in range.  Recent labs are nearly conclusive (waiting on a Free t-3).  They are posted out here-high tsh, low t-3. I am on Synthroid only.  
I still have a traditional endo, who dismissed the post adrenalsickenss as unrelated to the test, despite the fact I only have one kidney.  He is unconcerned about the nodules, the weight gain, the depression and only watches the tsh.  I had an early hysterectomy and due to a family history of breast cancer and cystic breast condition, do not take estrogen. The recent holistic doctor doesn't think cytomel is the way to go, given my low immunity at this point. He said it could be too much for me.   However, DHEA, T-150 Thyroid support and an Adrenal supplement that I bought today from the medical center, were costly, and are cause for concern.  I am reluctant to take them, because my severe reaction to contrast iv iodine, for starters.  
I wonder that the thyroid should be removed, therby making it easier to treat?  I ask this, and no one answers.
I wonder that I will ever be back to normal?
I feel like there is never an answer, that is direct or a resolution I can live with.  Anybody out there with an answer?  I am on a fixed income and paying out of pocket for things that I am not certain I should be taking, at all
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I could not find this forum yesterday.  Thanks for the reply.
Finding a doctor that will address the t3 has been a long battle, and one I gave up on for a few years.  I am not giving up now.
The endo that is covered by my insurance refuses to accept that adrenal test caused this 2 week + illness, and will not address the t3.
The costly doctor acknowledges the adrenal weakness, and the odd numbers, but sold only a iodine supplement, something I can not have because it aggravates the hashimotos and I've had reactions in the past.
I just made an appt mid May with Dr. Rasulo.  This forum has been a lifeline.  Thanks to everyone that shares the story of this journey.
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If the Endo you have now refuses to go by any other test than TSH, Dump him now, he will never be able to improve your condition, It is impossible to treat you by TSH alone.
Best Regards FTB4
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Please post the reference ranges that go with those tests.  Since test results vary from lab to lab and thus the reference ranges as well, it is important to know where the results fall within the reference ranges.
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I dont know what happened to that last post, but its not correct.

Let's try it again.  In a month, tsh went from .57 to 2.50.  
Free t3 I was told is 2.3 'normal'
T4, Free is: 1.5
T-3 total: 70
reve t3 20
tpo:  199
thyroglobubin: 134
gliadin antibody  ttg, igg, iga all under 3
Considering another opinion, but wanted to post the results and get your imput.  Thanks, gimel.  Take care.
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I do not have the lab slip in my hand, but I was told the free t3 is 2.3 and normal.  
The tsh went from .57 to 2.50 in the span of
T4, Free 1.5 All the anitbiodies are low, TPO's high, indicative of Hashimoto's.

I was sold Thyroid support t150 supplement that contain iodine that I have no intention to take, but will take the adrenal support.  
I am considering one last, 3rd opinion with an endocrinologist, another out of pocket pay.  Am I wasting my time, to do this?  I still don't feel well, despite being told I am fine.  
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