Cytomel levothyroxine conversion

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765572 tn?1234697366 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.
299155 tn?1235489269 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.
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar m tn 6 They for whatever reason did not do a T3. I am on 100 mcg Levothyroxine and obviously my TSH is not the problem. Is my Free T4 optimal or does that not really matter. I do not understand why I feel so crappy and cannot for the life of me lose any weight. At my wits end here. Any advice/insight would be appreciated.
Avatar n tn t tolerate Synthroid at all. I was on a Cytomel and Levothyroxine combo previous to Synthroid. I had a few issues sleeping, being on Cytomel, and felt I should try and convert my own T4 to T3. So I started Synthroid exclusively. I took it and initially felt a little better, at least the sleeping and such. But after about 3 weeks, I started with severe bloating and arthritis in my hands and hip joints. I'd never before had hip joint pain...EVER before Synthroid.
Avatar f tn 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...
Avatar f tn Did he prescribe Cytomel only? I like the above responders was on Cytomel only prior to RAI. It's T3 and can make you jittery. It's VERY short lived in your body. I now take T3 in conjunction with Levothyroxine - T4 (150mcg Levo & 15mcg cytomel). I have been AROUND THE BLOCK with meds! I'm now back where I started (with T3/T4 ratio changes...) after giving only Synthroid (hated it!) and Levoxyl (the T4 drugs) a whack.
Avatar f tn What are your actual, current, thyroid levels? Please include reference ranges, since those vary lab to lab and have to come from your own report. There are 2 ways to calculate the dosage of desiccated vs synthetic. Dessicated has 38 mcg T4 and 9 mcg T3 per grain, so if you'd raised your desiccated according that, ahmee's calculation would be correct, and would seem logical; however, according to the conversion charts, 1.
Avatar m tn He tested my TSH T3 AND T4 --normal then he tried bactireal tests--normal. ultimately he swithed me to cytomel and levthyroxin. My pain reduced to half but it is not going away. Now Dr. himself is puzzed . I have still have half pain and cramps.
Avatar f tn I take a combo of Levothyroxine and Cytomel since I had a TT for cancer last year. My doc believes as yours does. Most here (I think, can't speak for everyone) take Armour (pig thyroid) if they want a combo. Although the ratio of T3 to T4 is slightly higher than a human's, but most who take it seem to do well and post thusly. My impression is that the majority believe that unless you have a conversion problem (T3 numbers low and T4 high), one should not take T3.
Avatar f tn I go back to the doctor in a week for new labs and I want to ask about adding a small dose of Cytomel to the levothyroxine. Has anyone had more success with this combo?
Avatar f tn hello all I started on cytomel with some positive results. I am still not feeling well but it seems that my levels are still not were they should be I suppose. Can someone offer me some more advice? Here are my new levels: TSH .67 Free t3 3.05 Free t4 .072 I still feel very tired and somewhat depressed. My endo will give me medicine but will not offer any advice on what I should be taking.
Avatar f tn he is my PCP/DO and was just going over the updated meds list. The Levothyroxine .50/.75 alternating daily and the Cytomel .5 1/2 am and 1/2 at 5pm was rx by Endocrinologist.
Avatar f tn I am on 15 mcg of cytomel also. Here is my question, do indeed to increase cytomel with levo increase? Also should I try a different brand or will I feel like this with all thyroid meds. Is it normal to feel depressed with increases? My t4 is very low. At the bottom range. Just wondering if all this is normal?
465389 tn?1209563974 the status quo treatment is levothyroxine. However, I read some interesting new research stating that just T4 thyroxine is not enough and can actually be damaging. Research studies suggest that proper treatment for hypothyroid should follow a protocol that involves administering both synthetic T4 (Thyroxine) and T3 (Triidothyronine) simultaneously in combination. Is this a more productive and safe way to treat this condition? My concern here is that my GP only has ever checked my TSH level.
1001981 tn?1293978481 The TSH tested within 3 month time were 2.04 amd 1.970, the free t4 was 1.4 and the free T3 was 200 the ranges being 230-420 mine being lower.
Avatar f tn Been awhile since my last post. Have slowly been increasing my levothyroxine since having issues in January and halving my levo dose from 175mcg to 75 mcg (due to possible overdose symptoms). I am a little confused. Last Labs collected Sept 25/10 (on 137 mcg levothyroxine) TSH 6.88 (range: .3 - 5.5) *** Last TSH when on 125 mcg was 4.65 Free T4 16 (range:11 - 22) Free F3 3.6 (range: 4.0 - 7.8) So I have increased my dose from 125 to 137 mcg, and my TSH has gone up??
Avatar f tn Having some trouble converting to Free T3. Last labs on 125 mcg levothyroxine = TSH 4.65 (normal .3 - 5.5) Free T4 16 (normal 11-22) Free T3 3.6 (normal 4 - 7.8). I have been doing a lot of research, and have read that conversion problems can be fixed. Increased estrogen can cause this, as well as adrenal exhaustion. I am going to ask my Dr to increase my T4 meds to 137 mcg to bring my TSH down , as I am having some symptoms of hypo : fatique, irritability, constipation etc.
Avatar f tn Hi all. My new endo (who I didn't like) discontinued my cytomel and started me on levothyroxine 25mcg. Sorry I don't have most recent labs back yet. My question is, about an hour and a half after taking my pill I feel almost high. And not in a good way. This lasts about 1-2 hours. Then I go back to feeling tired, sluggish. My normal hypo symptoms. Then about 8 pm I get a great burst of energy. feel clear headed. In general, better than I have in 2 years.