cytomel conversion

Unless you are having conversion problems, Cytomel is not what you need. Comparing your Free T4 to your Free T3 can show a conversion problem if it exists. Your TSH MAY be a little low. Dropping your dosage to 112mcg might make you feel better. It's trial and error finding just the right dose. The Pub is a recent creation for laughs and relaxation, and of course you may join.

You could try cutting back on Cytomel slowly to see if conversion replaces the Cytomel. However, as always...one thing at a time so you can really isolate its effects.Change too many things at once, and you're guessing...

Why someone who is hypothyroid with low T4 and also T3 and with poor conversion into T3 is not suplemented with Cytomel only? If T3 is an active form do we need T4 ( synthroid) at all if there is poor conversion of course?

Hi everyone. I recently switched from taking 15 mcg of cytomel to 1 1/2 grains of naturethroid (which is like armour) On the naturethroid conversion chart it says that 1 grain is equal to 25mcg of cytomel (t3), despite the fact that it also states that 1 grain has 9 mcg of t3 in it. So I am really confused. Is one grain equal to 9 mcg or 25 mcg of cutomel???

It only becomes necessary to need both when there is a conversion problem. Through blood work a dr can configure if the conversion is taking place. If there were a problem a dr would then prescribe an adjunct T3 med like the brand Cytomel. Rachel4: I agree. The fillers in any of the synthetic meds might not be entirely vegan so it’s probably best to contact a co. on that.

I have been on thie Synthroid for over 15years. I have been on the Cytomel for about 10 years. I feel like the Cytomel is a waste of money. I was thinking about gradually dropping it to see if I notice any changes. I feel that 5 mg is hardly enough to notice a difference. Does anyone have any idea how long it takes to stabilize or to notice the change. I have forgotten to take it on occasion and I don't notice a difference in energy.

I am thinking of increasing cytomel Currently I'm on 5 mg in am. I am adding 2.5 in afternoon before 3. How long does it take to feel better with an increase like this I think I have a conversion problem. Is there anything that helps with this? Also, how long for cytomel to leave your system?

s are on the low side of low 236 and is putting me on 100 Synthroid from 137 and 10 mcg of Cytomel my question is because this is a t3 issue is the reason I am not producing Free T3 levels due to RT3 or that I and is my pain going to come back what causes this? my T4 level was .39 and I am a Thyca survivor that just wants to get back to normal.

I been on on 75 synthroid and 15 cytomel ( split into twice a day) . Not sure if 1 1/2 grain is enough or too much.

so what you are saying is that maybe i didnt need the cytomel added if i didnt have a conversion problem? how do you know when it is a conversion problem? would another increase of 25 help if i dont get relief from going back on the 125? i'm to see him in 6 weeks this time.

Supplementing with Cytomel will cause the body to convert less T4 into T3, because you will need less. It will also lower the amount of Free T4 in your blood. At least that is the way I understand it. It is not a permanent change, just an adjustment to try to keep the two hormones in balance.

Has anyone lost weight on Tirosint and cytomel? Feel less tired. Is it ok to ask her to place me on Armour with cytomel in the afternoons to bump up my t3?

I am now on a mixture of the two, but I still feel like I have an easier time with the cytomel. A couple of times I have felt like the armour was working when I took iodine, but that sort of went away. I am only on one grain but when I try and raise I don't feel too hot. I saw my doc and he is going to check my reverse T3 level to see if I have a conversion problem. He is alwso going to switch me from cytomel to a time release T3.

Hi everyone Many of you have been helping me through a rough patch regarding my attempt to switch from cytomel (T3 only) to naturethroid. At this point I am wondering if I actually need the T4. Is there something important about T4 other than the fact that it is turned into T3?

9, he decided to change my synthroid to 100 much and added Cytomel 5mcg twice a day. I’m not familiar with Cytomel, will the addition of this medicine compensate reducing my synthroid? Will it help with my Simptoms? Thank you!

I think your doctor had a very good suggestion. You appear to have a conversion problem since your FT3 is so low. Cytomel would most likely make you feel better. T4 is the storage form of the thyroid hormones...your body cannot use it until it is converted to T3. So, FT3 is the most important of the thyroid tests. If it isn't at optimum levels, you will not feel well. It's always a good idea to have antibodies tested so that you know what you are dealing with...

Can you take just Cytomel? I am on levothyroxine and feeling awful. I heard that this generic of Synthroid is actually not the same as Synthroid and that it is not as good. I heard some people have fabulous results on Armour and Cytomel. Why are Dr's so reluctant to prescribe these other meds? I heard Cytomel really helps with fatigue. All I want to do is sleep, it's awful.

Cytomel is not so great because it cannot be stored. T4 is a storage mechanism. It is converted to T3 as needed. With Cytomel there is no device to meter the hormone once it enters your system, other than binding proteins. So through the day you will be hypo and euthroid and hyper, endlessly. One hour too much T3, the next hour not enough T3. It is not the way to manage your illness long term. You need to find a better answer. As Peggy says, you need to press for an answer, not a bandaid.

I don't think cytomel should be added unless a Free T3 test shows that T3 is actually low or low normal. Free T4 Index (T7) = 2.3 (range 1.4-3.8) is about mid range - maybe your FT4 needs to come up a bit. It's possible you might have a conversion problem, but there's no way to know that without an FT3 test.....mtkst13 is right - I don't think T3 uptake is of much use anymore - some doctors insist on staying "behind the times"....

Even the results from before taking the cytomel do not necessarily indicate a conversion issue. Your FT4 was too low, even then and you didn't have anything to convert, which was keeping your FT3 below range. If you took your medication at 6:30 am and didn't have blood work until 5:30 pm, it shouldn't have affected the FT3 reading that much.

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