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TIROSINT -- NEW "T4" MED
Some of you are aware that back in May there was a new thyroid medicine that came out. This is a T4 med, supposedly, similar to Synthroid or generic levothyroxine....... or other brands of synthetic T4.
We know that most doctors prefer the "standard" T4 treatment for hypothyroidism and many of them refuse to acknowledge that some don't do well on "conventional" therapies. In addition, there are a lot of doctors who refuse to prescribe dessicated formulations.
Tirosint is a gelcap and is, supposedly, hypoallergenic AND it's, supposedly, more easily absorbed. These are both huge pluses when it comes to thyroid treatment, because we know that some of us are allergic to fillers in pills/tablets and that others don't absorb well.
You can find more information at: http://www.tirosintgelcaps.com/
If you have experience with Tirosint, we'd like to know about it. Please feel free to add whatever comments you choose.
We know that most doctors prefer the "standard" T4 treatment for hypothyroidism and many of them refuse to acknowledge that some don't do well on "conventional" therapies. In addition, there are a lot of doctors who refuse to prescribe dessicated formulations.
Tirosint is a gelcap and is, supposedly, hypoallergenic AND it's, supposedly, more easily absorbed. These are both huge pluses when it comes to thyroid treatment, because we know that some of us are allergic to fillers in pills/tablets and that others don't absorb well.
You can find more information at: http://www.tirosintgelcaps.com/
If you have experience with Tirosint, we'd like to know about it. Please feel free to add whatever comments you choose.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Good girl -- one change at a time. If you are feeling good now, the increase in Tirosint might be just what you need to "boost" you up. If not, go for the low dose of cytomel......
Will look forward to your next blood test results..............
Will look forward to your next blood test results..............
You're absolute correct in your accessment. I think I will just do the increase of 88 mcg Tirosint alone for now and do the retest. I am doing/feeling good though. Thanks so very much for your help! You're are truly a GEM. I will keep you posted on my progress/ journey.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Yes, your levels are "good", but you're right - there's room for improvement, particularly if you still have symptoms. I don't know your daily schedule, but getting tired at 8:30-9:00 would be no big deal for me; in fact, I'm in bed long before that because I get up at 3:30 am to get ready for work.
I don't recommend making 2 changes at once - such as increasing your Tirosint AND adding the cytomel simultaneously. It's always best to make only one change at a time; that way, if you have a reaction, you know what caused it, rather than having to guess.
It's quite common to have symptoms when adding new med(s) or increasing a dosage. You might try dropping the cytomel for a few days and let your body get used to the higher dose of Tirosint, then in a couple weeks or so, add in the cytomel. OR take the higher dose of Tirosint for several weeks, then retest; you might find that you don't need the cytomel.
You can also try cutting the cytomel in 1/2 and taking 1/2 in the morning with your Tirosint, the other 1/2 in the afternoon.
The whole thing sometimes becomes an experiment, but once you decide on a change, you have to give it enough time to work.
I don't recommend making 2 changes at once - such as increasing your Tirosint AND adding the cytomel simultaneously. It's always best to make only one change at a time; that way, if you have a reaction, you know what caused it, rather than having to guess.
It's quite common to have symptoms when adding new med(s) or increasing a dosage. You might try dropping the cytomel for a few days and let your body get used to the higher dose of Tirosint, then in a couple weeks or so, add in the cytomel. OR take the higher dose of Tirosint for several weeks, then retest; you might find that you don't need the cytomel.
You can also try cutting the cytomel in 1/2 and taking 1/2 in the morning with your Tirosint, the other 1/2 in the afternoon.
The whole thing sometimes becomes an experiment, but once you decide on a change, you have to give it enough time to work.
First Merry Christmas to everyone. I received my results on Thursday but with all the excitement of the holidays I could not post until now. My results surprise even me, I am so happy the numbers are getting there and I must say I do feel so much better; but I know there is room for improvement. Just a reminder that I am only on 75mcg Tirosint.
Per Quest Diagnostic Ranges:
TSH = 1.42 (Range 0.4 - 4.5)
FT4 = 1.1 (Range 0.8 - 1.8)
FT3 = 2.7 (Range 2.3 - 4.2)
As you can see, I am within the ranges but not half way within the ranges with my free T's, but I do feel better than when I was on NatureThroid. My tiredness around 2-3 PM daily has finally subsided but I am getting tired before my normal bedtime (10-11 PM); I am getting tired around 8:30 - 9 PM now, which I can handle much better than the 2-3 PM.
Finally I was able to find a nurse practitioner that works along side my PC doctor that does say I am doing well but wants to go by how I really feel (WOW). I told her that I see a room for improvement so, she prescribed 88 mcg Tirosint and add 5 mcg Cytomel.
I have 3 months Cytomel supply on hand and started taking this Friday. I now have tingling in my hands now and then. Did you experience this or if you did, did it go away after a while? Do you think the new dosage 88 mcg Tirosint is sufficient to get my range to half OR three-quarter of the range?
Your thoughts please. Thanks.
Per Quest Diagnostic Ranges:
TSH = 1.42 (Range 0.4 - 4.5)
FT4 = 1.1 (Range 0.8 - 1.8)
FT3 = 2.7 (Range 2.3 - 4.2)
As you can see, I am within the ranges but not half way within the ranges with my free T's, but I do feel better than when I was on NatureThroid. My tiredness around 2-3 PM daily has finally subsided but I am getting tired before my normal bedtime (10-11 PM); I am getting tired around 8:30 - 9 PM now, which I can handle much better than the 2-3 PM.
Finally I was able to find a nurse practitioner that works along side my PC doctor that does say I am doing well but wants to go by how I really feel (WOW). I told her that I see a room for improvement so, she prescribed 88 mcg Tirosint and add 5 mcg Cytomel.
I have 3 months Cytomel supply on hand and started taking this Friday. I now have tingling in my hands now and then. Did you experience this or if you did, did it go away after a while? Do you think the new dosage 88 mcg Tirosint is sufficient to get my range to half OR three-quarter of the range?
Your thoughts please. Thanks.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Will look forward to seeing your levels when you get them back. Please make sure you add the reference ranges, when you post them.
I started Tirosint (75 mcg) on November 10 and will be going for blood test next Thurs, Dec 16 (that will be exactly 5 week). I do feel much better then when I was on Synthroid. However before Tirosint, I was on Naturethroid, but PC could not regulate my levels very well, so I suggested trying Tirosint, which he never heard of and so I gave him the brochure I printed from the wedsite.
When on NT-1 1/2 grain, the pain in my shoulders went away but developed foot pain. Now that I'm on Tirosint the pain is back in my shoulders again but foot pain went away. Can't seem to shift this weight yet but continue to exercise anyway.
Cant wait to see the blood results where my FT4 and FT3 levels. Will be posting the results then and will further discuss my feelings.
When on NT-1 1/2 grain, the pain in my shoulders went away but developed foot pain. Now that I'm on Tirosint the pain is back in my shoulders again but foot pain went away. Can't seem to shift this weight yet but continue to exercise anyway.
Cant wait to see the blood results where my FT4 and FT3 levels. Will be posting the results then and will further discuss my feelings.
COMMUNITY LEADER
I hope you have it available soon also. It could really be a great thing for those unable to stabilize on pills.
Not available in Australia yet. I sure wish it would hurry up and be available. I might do some research and see if it is on the Aussie agenda.
COMMUNITY LEADER
"Since switching to Tirosint, my Free T3 and Free T4 levels have some up to something I can live with very well."
Sorry -- that should say "Since switching to Tirosint, my Free T3 and Free T4 levels have come up to something I can live with very well"
Long hard day, working outside in the cold, in water; the fingers are still warming up and aren't totally cooperating.
Sorry -- that should say "Since switching to Tirosint, my Free T3 and Free T4 levels have come up to something I can live with very well"
Long hard day, working outside in the cold, in water; the fingers are still warming up and aren't totally cooperating.
COMMUNITY LEADER
I've been on Tirosint since August and I have to say, my thyroid levels are the best they've been since diagnosis in early 2008. Even on higher doses of Synthroid, my FT3 and FT4 were barely above the bottom of their ranges. This was even with a small dose of cytomel/generic T3.
Since switching to Tirosint, my Free T3 and Free T4 levels have some up to something I can live with very well. My latest FT4 was 1.5 (range 0.8-1.8); my FT3 was 3.7 (range 2.3-4.2)....... *Most* days, I can go for a full day without the overwhelming need to nap......... I'm tired at night, but that's a normal reaction to a long, hard day...........
I will recommend this med to anyone who is having a hard time getting their levels regulated............. HOWEVER, I want everyone to understand that this is not a "cure all" and there will most likely still be bumps in the road............
Wanting everyone to know there is yet, one more option out there to help you.
This is not an advertisement.................. LOL
Since switching to Tirosint, my Free T3 and Free T4 levels have some up to something I can live with very well. My latest FT4 was 1.5 (range 0.8-1.8); my FT3 was 3.7 (range 2.3-4.2)....... *Most* days, I can go for a full day without the overwhelming need to nap......... I'm tired at night, but that's a normal reaction to a long, hard day...........
I will recommend this med to anyone who is having a hard time getting their levels regulated............. HOWEVER, I want everyone to understand that this is not a "cure all" and there will most likely still be bumps in the road............
Wanting everyone to know there is yet, one more option out there to help you.
This is not an advertisement.................. LOL
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