Guest guest Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 TSH 1.270 (0.450-4.500) uIU/mL T3, free, serum 2.1 (2.0-4.4) pg/mL RT3 434 ( 90-350) pg/mL T4, free (direct) 1.32 (0.82-1.77) ng/dL Ouch you were certainly dead in the water! Your ratio here is 4.8 and needs ot be at least 20. This is an absolutely HORRIBLE Rt3 issue. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thanks, . You say my ratio is 4.8. If so, then am I understanding correctly that the way to calculate it is to move the decimal point 3 places on the T3 reading, changing it from 2.1 to 2100; then divide this by the RT3 reading? 2100 divided by 434 equals 4.8. I know this is a horrible RT3 issue. And I've been in treatment for a month with absolutely no improvement in how I feel, no matter what my test results say tomorrow. One reason may be that my doctor prescribed SR T3, 15 mcg twice a day. Not only do I not feel better--I feel worse, as I've had stomach problems ever since starting it.. I think it's because the compounded SR T3 contains methyl cellulose. I thought the digestive problems were from the iron I was using to raise ferritin. But I stopped iron a week ago and feel no better. I learned from a recent Talk Shoe that many people have problems with cellulose. I'm going to ask him to switch to regular T3. With my ratio, is there a particular dosage I should ask for? Peggy >> TSH 1.270 (0.450-4.500) uIU/mL T3, free, serum 2.1 (2.0-4.4) pg/mL RT3 434 ( 90-350) pg/mL T4, free (direct) 1.32 (0.82-1.77) ng/dL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 You need to start low and raise it by symptoms. I would start wiht 25mcg spolit into two doses am and arounf 12-1PM then addin additional dosing for four times a day. You may need up to 125mcg but many people find releif around 75mcg. TIME also plays into this as it take asbotu 12 weeks for the RT3 to clear once the excess T4 is reduced. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hi Peggy, I too, am taking T3 compounded with cellulose, however my T3 is the quick-release kind. I have just ordered a switch to T3 compounded with acidophilus, which I should receive in the next day or two. I will post how I do with it. I am having digestive issues with the cellulose, I believe, and it is also causing acne. I've also had headaches - which I wasn't sure was from the T3 or the cellulose. I can say, however, that I'd tried a supplement recently (rhodiola) and it was also causing acne. The only inactive ingredient was cellulose. > > Thanks, . You say my ratio is 4.8. If so, then am I understanding correctly that the way to calculate it is to move the decimal point 3 places on the T3 reading, changing it from 2.1 to 2100; then divide this by the RT3 reading? 2100 divided by 434 equals 4.8. > > I know this is a horrible RT3 issue. And I've been in treatment for a month with absolutely no improvement in how I feel, no matter what my test results say tomorrow. One reason may be that my doctor prescribed SR T3, 15 mcg twice a day. Not only do I not feel better--I feel worse, as I've had stomach problems ever since starting it.. I think it's because the compounded SR T3 contains methyl cellulose. I thought the digestive problems were from the iron I was using to raise ferritin. But I stopped iron a week ago and feel no better. I learned from a recent Talk Shoe that many people have problems with cellulose. I'm going to ask him to switch to regular T3. With my ratio, is there a particular dosage I should ask for? > > Peggy > > >> > TSH 1.270 (0.450-4.500) uIU/mL > T3, free, serum 2.1 (2.0-4.4) pg/mL > RT3 434 ( 90-350) pg/mL > T4, free (direct) 1.32 (0.82-1.77) ng/dL > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 I also take compounded LDN, and had problems with the cellulose filler in that. Have had no problems with LDN since switching to acidophilus filler. I just spoke with my doctor and he offered me the option of either having SR T3 compounded with acidophilus or taking Cytomel. I opted for Cytomel, as I've read so much about regular T3 being better for us than SR. Not to mention that SR is very expensive, almost $60 a month. I'm hoping the Cytomel will be much cheaper, and that my digestive problems will clear up quickly. Thanks to everyone who wrote. Peggy Re: calculating the ratio Hi Peggy,I too, am taking T3 compounded with cellulose, however my T3 is the quick-release kind. I have just ordered a switch to T3 compounded with acidophilus, which I should receive in the next day or two.I will post how I do with it. I am having digestive issues with the cellulose, I believe, and it is also causing acne. I've also had headaches - which I wasn't sure was from the T3 or the cellulose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Please let me know how you do with the Cytomel, Peggy, in switching from your SR T3. I've opted not to try Cytomel yet anyway, as it has ingredients contrary to my food intolerances, which is why I'll be trying the quick-release acidophilus T3 and dosing 5x/day. You're correct, though, definitely more expensive getting the med compounded than going the Cytomel route. I'll be curious about differences you notice - and how quickly. Will you be adjusting your beginning Cytomel doses, given the absorption differences in taking a cellulose-based T3, or staying at your current daily dosing schedule? Alixe > > I also take compounded LDN, and had problems with the cellulose filler in that. Have had no problems with LDN since switching to acidophilus filler. I just spoke with my doctor and he offered me the option of either having SR T3 compounded with acidophilus or taking Cytomel. I opted for Cytomel, as I've read so much about regular T3 being better for us than SR. Not to mention that SR is very expensive, almost $60 a month. I'm hoping the Cytomel will be much cheaper, and that my digestive problems will clear up quickly. > > Thanks to everyone who wrote. > > Peggy > > Re: calculating the ratio > > > > Hi Peggy, > > I too, am taking T3 compounded with cellulose, however my T3 is the quick-release kind. I have just ordered a switch to T3 compounded with acidophilus, which I should receive in the next day or two. > > I will post how I do with it. I am having digestive issues with the cellulose, I believe, and it is also causing acne. I've also had headaches - which I wasn't sure was from the T3 or the cellulose. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Please let me know how you do with the Cytomel, Peggy, in switching from your SR T3. I've opted not to try Cytomel yet anyway, as it has ingredients contrary to my food intolerances, which is why I'll be trying the quick-release acidophilus T3 and dosing 5x/day. You're correct, though, definitely more expensive getting the med compounded than going the Cytomel route. I'll be curious about differences you notice - and how quickly. Will you be adjusting your beginning Cytomel doses, given the absorption differences in taking a cellulose-based T3, or staying at your current daily dosing schedule? Alixe > > I also take compounded LDN, and had problems with the cellulose filler in that. Have had no problems with LDN since switching to acidophilus filler. I just spoke with my doctor and he offered me the option of either having SR T3 compounded with acidophilus or taking Cytomel. I opted for Cytomel, as I've read so much about regular T3 being better for us than SR. Not to mention that SR is very expensive, almost $60 a month. I'm hoping the Cytomel will be much cheaper, and that my digestive problems will clear up quickly. > > Thanks to everyone who wrote. > > Peggy > > Re: calculating the ratio > > > > Hi Peggy, > > I too, am taking T3 compounded with cellulose, however my T3 is the quick-release kind. I have just ordered a switch to T3 compounded with acidophilus, which I should receive in the next day or two. > > I will post how I do with it. I am having digestive issues with the cellulose, I believe, and it is also causing acne. I've also had headaches - which I wasn't sure was from the T3 or the cellulose. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hi Alixe, My doc is prescribing 5 mcg Cytomel tabs, and suggested I take 2 or 3 at each dosing time, and gradually increase. But he said to back off if I get hyper symptoms. I'll try to remember to post my experience, but if I forget, just remind me and I'll be glad to share. Peggy Re: calculating the ratio> > > > Hi Peggy,> > I too, am taking T3 compounded with cellulose, however my T3 is the quick-release kind. I have just ordered a switch to T3 compounded with acidophilus, which I should receive in the next day or two.> > I will post how I do with it. I am having digestive issues with the cellulose, I believe, and it is also causing acne. I've also had headaches - which I wasn't sure was from the T3 or the cellulose.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hi Alixe, My doc is prescribing 5 mcg Cytomel tabs, and suggested I take 2 or 3 at each dosing time, and gradually increase. But he said to back off if I get hyper symptoms. I'll try to remember to post my experience, but if I forget, just remind me and I'll be glad to share. Peggy Re: calculating the ratio> > > > Hi Peggy,> > I too, am taking T3 compounded with cellulose, however my T3 is the quick-release kind. I have just ordered a switch to T3 compounded with acidophilus, which I should receive in the next day or two.> > I will post how I do with it. I am having digestive issues with the cellulose, I believe, and it is also causing acne. I've also had headaches - which I wasn't sure was from the T3 or the cellulose.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Cool. Thx, Peggy. > > > > I also take compounded LDN, and had problems with the cellulose filler in that. Have had no problems with LDN since switching to acidophilus filler. I just spoke with my doctor and he offered me the option of either having SR T3 compounded with acidophilus or taking Cytomel. I opted for Cytomel, as I've read so much about regular T3 being better for us than SR. Not to mention that SR is very expensive, almost $60 a month. I'm hoping the Cytomel will be much cheaper, and that my digestive problems will clear up quickly. > > > > Thanks to everyone who wrote. > > > > Peggy > > > > Re: calculating the ratio > > > > > > > > Hi Peggy, > > > > I too, am taking T3 compounded with cellulose, however my T3 is the quick-release kind. I have just ordered a switch to T3 compounded with acidophilus, which I should receive in the next day or two. > > > > I will post how I do with it. I am having digestive issues with the cellulose, I believe, and it is also causing acne. I've also had headaches - which I wasn't sure was from the T3 or the cellulose. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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