Cytomel and muscle loss

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Avatar n tn I do have an of season though where my eeight is supposed to go up and i am supposed to put on muscle, but mine skyrockets. I was wondering if anyone out there has ever tried adding in 25 mg of cytomel to level things out. I just received some and was going to add it in but i didn't want to screw things up more than they already are. If anyone has any answers or opinions let me know.
Avatar f tn I think I should go back to 88 and 2.5 cytomel for 6 weeks. 7.5 was to much. And the loss of muscle tone scarey. But the pelvic ache is not fun, and my ph off causing a discharge. I did get tested for std's nothing has shown up yet. I let dr. give me meds anyway for infection before final results come back. I have had a partner for 3 years, we do not live together. I think maybe armour is messing with my female stuff, giving me pain, is that possible?
Avatar f tn The hairloss increased as well. Dropped back and added cytomel a week later. Developed muscle weakness, irritability, red flushing of the face, muscle tightness and burning sensation. My t3 and Ft3 has always ran low, but have yet to tolerate a t3 med.
Avatar f tn When I was first tested in late 2005 my doctor said it was hypothyrodism. She put me on 25 mcg of cytomel and 3months later had blood work and it was still low. She then put me on the 50 of cytomel. I want to say that back then my TSH was testing normal by my FreeT4 was low. Since I've been on the 50mcg i have been tested yearly. I went to my doctor because i was just feeling horrible constantly.
1102845 tn?1285493058 The only thyroid option is to consider combined T4 (synthroid) and T3 (cytomel) - in this case reducing synthroid to 75 and adding 5mcg of cytomel in the am along w/ the synthroid.
Avatar f tn 2) with these results I had severe heart palps and muscle pain, along with hair loss. Going off the cytomel slowed the heart palps and hair loss no longer a problem. Brain fog lifted after switching to tirosint. Just dealing with heart palps that start at around 3pm every day. Last night was a rough night with them. I'm only into the 2nd week of new med. I didn't take med today and feeling less "wired". Maybe I need less of a dose of tirosint?
Avatar n tn I got diagnosed with hypothyroidism 6 weeks ago. I had TSH=6.5 and normal Free T3 and T4 at that point. I started on 25 mcg levothyroxine . I took that for 3 weeks and had lots of side effects. So Doctor asked me to stop it after taking it for three weeks. I went without any meds for 1 week and measured TSH again ...it was 5.0. Then I got started on 25 mcg cytomel. I have no major side effeccts on cytomel so far. But my big concern is my weight.
Avatar n tn feel awful after a complete thyroidectomy 1 1/2 years ago, weight gain, depression, soft peely nails, weird new allergies, poor concentration and memory, hair loss, muscle loss and muscle cramps and on and on. My most recent blood test shows T3 Free in range at 3.2, TSH low .14 and T4 Free in range at 1.6 so what could possibly be wrong?!! My endocrinologist suggested counseling!
Avatar f tn My Cytomel was slowly increased over time to 5 mcg per day. I take 1/2 pill in the morning and 1/2 at 3pm. I've been on the whole 5 mcg now for several weeks and I feel great but I'm sweating ALL THE TIME. Night sweats like crazy. I know I"m 43 but is this a side effect of too much? Everything is else great. Feel great. No more hair loss. No more muscle aches. I'm living in a perfect post TT world here and now my life is one continuous hot flash!
Avatar f tn I wonder why you are only on Cytomel and not a T4 drug as well. I would suggest you go to an endo and get on the right combination of drugs so you can feel better. Get your TGab and TPOab tests for Hashimoto's. I have Hashimoto's. I get the chronic sinus infections, simply because my immunity is lower due to my disease. I take Flonase and Zyrtec. That has helped tremendously.
Avatar m tn hairloss, brainfog, extreme fatigue, cold hands and feet, constant headaches, and i lot alot of weight to the point i became unweight and loss of appetite, couldnt sleep at night and neck pain.
Avatar n tn s, it will also depend on how much of your thyroid is destroyed, etc. I am on 100 Synthroid and 5 Cytomel. I tried 10 Cytomel and it was just too strong. My body is doing a pretty fair job of converting my T4 to T3, therefore, I don't need much Cytomel.
Avatar f tn The other endos tell me that I need to get off the ctyomel immediately as it causes heart problems and osteoporosis in menopausal women. The endo that put me on cytomel told me that these endos were full of sh**!! And that he himself has been on cytomel for years, so why would he put himself on a drug that risks his heart? I am torn as to who is right here.
Avatar n tn Finally I got to this wonderful endo , she did a CT on my thyroid and discovered 2 cysts. Decided to treat me with Cytomel(T3) , Synthroid(T4 needs to be converted to T3 to work in your body) and can cause hair loos (side effect not many people are aware of). MY serum Iron was fine H&H was fine , my Ferritin level was little low but still within the normal range. She told me also to take some Iron which I did and within a short period of time I was fine, my hair loss had stopped.
Avatar m tn 5 I am on 50mcg of Synthroid and 5mcgs of Cytomel T4. I am at a loss as I am doing everyting in my power to help stop this hair loss. I take a very good brand of whole food vitamins, B12, 4000mcg Biotin, B complex, Hair Skin & Nail vitamins, Vit D...I pop pills all day long. I sleep 7.5 hrs a night. I've practially eliminated gluten from my diet. I eat salmon and lean meats. No soda, coffee, tea. I drink a 1/2 gallon of water each day. I use top salon shampoos.
Avatar f tn Will adding cytomel to your levoxyl help with hair loss? This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/263292'>Cytomel in addition to Synthroid</a>.
Avatar f tn It is to the point scalp is showing and bald spots are occuring. Wide part. Thin all over and very dry and brittle. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks so much!
744962 tn?1270942038 I struggle to gain weight. 160 cm in length and weigh 44 kilograms. I sruggle with muscle weakness, sore throats and most of all often feel verrrrry cold and have tremors that from time to time become worse than before. I use 125g of Armour Thyroid a day together with 0.5 mg of Thyroxin per day. Is there anything I can take to lesson the tremors?
1504101 tn?1299155264 Anyone else feel like their immune system takes a hit when starting an exercise program or continuing one? I feel like I get the flu after exercising, not just the common muscle aches. I've been landscaping my yard these past few days and, after bathing I literally get chills, but I don't have a fever. I'm seeing my endo today and will mention this weird symptom, because I had it before diagnosed with hypothyroid and my TT.
Avatar f tn I had my bi-annual thyroid checkup and my doctor said I was on too much meds due to my weight loss and reduced me to a half Cytomel and 100 mcg Synthoid. Got tested again after 6 weeks and was told I was slightly high but could stay at that level. However I was feeling awful on that (really tired) so I talked to my doctor and agreed to going back to 25mcg Cytomel/75 mcg Synthroid.
Avatar f tn I am using 1/2 synthroid and the cytomel and my skin and hair seem better again. Thankyou for your answer.
Avatar f tn if anything I feel worse based on fatigue, muscle aches, insomnia, cold hands and feet, HAIR LOSS, brain fog, depression, sore throat, forgetfulness, sensitivity to medications and wow I can go on and on. I think Im reading to many blogs lol in which some doctors believe in there set ways. But in the mean time we are suffering. Thank you Barb for your help. What would you recommend for treatment? I know there is natural and synthetic t4 and t3 meds...which is better?
Avatar n tn What will it take to lose weight while having hypothyroidism and being on cytomel? I know the side effects of cytomel includes weight loss......but how much time do you have to be on cytomel for to start seeing those side effects? I can use any help on this. Thanks in advance.