Guest guest Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I just recently cut back from 75 of T3 to 60.5 and in one week I've gained 2 pounds but for the last 3 weeks I've been gaining each week. I've gained a total of 12 pounds. I can't deal with the higher dose of T3 because of high heart rate issues and my bp goes up too. Now that I lowered the T3 I gain weight. I know something is not right I feel like crap but I have no idea what or where to go from here. I've had all the tests for ferritin, sodium, vit D and they are fine now. My cortisol is okay during the day but morning is off the chart high. I've been working on my adrenals for the last two year or more. Darn if this isn't driving me nuts. I have no strength at all in my arms and legs. I used to be a strong person. I swept out something today and ended up exhausted from doing this. I've had a diet for over 20 years eating low carbs and no sugar. I have broken that diet many times but it's not a habit. I thought I ate good. I'm at a loss of what to do next. I can't keep gaining weight it's so depressing for me. I've never been this heavy in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 First you need to find the cause of your high pulse as I do nto believe it si from that low a dose of T3, but it will prevent you from optimizing your thyroid. Iowuld get electrolytes tested as high cortils can deplete both sodium adn potassium and that can raise your pulse quite a bit. What do oyu take for the high AM cortisol? -- 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 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I have had electrolytes tested and everything was fine. I've been having the pulse issue all along and can't seem to resolve it, each test seems to be normal. I was low in Vit D the last test was 35 and before that it was 30, so I take at least 5,000 every day since and it's been four months. I don't take anything for the high AM cortisol. Cortisol must be evening out when I take the first dose of T3. I upped the T3 to 75 because I can't deal with 60.5 yet my pulse is better when it's lower but I don't feel very good. I want to get this resolved but for the life of me I can't figure out what's the problem. I test and retest and nothing seems wrong. I've eliminated everything but Vit D, so once I get this up should just go back and test everything else again? I just had a thought, does Ginseng raise cortisol? Two months ago I started to take a supplement for adrenals which has Ginseng in it. First you need to find the cause of your high pulse as I do nto believe it si from that low a dose of T3, but it will prevent you from optimizing your thyroid. Iowuld get electrolytes tested as high cortils can deplete both sodium adn potassium and that can raise your pulse quite a bit. What do oyu take for the high AM cortisol? -- 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 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I have had electrolytes tested and everything was fine. I've been having the pulse issue all along and can't seem to resolve it, each test seems to be normal. I was low in Vit D the last test was 35 and before that it was 30, so I take at least 5,000 every day since and it's been four months. I don't take anything for the high AM cortisol. Cortisol must be evening out when I take the first dose of T3. I upped the T3 to 75 because I can't deal with 60.5 yet my pulse is better when it's lower but I don't feel very good. I want to get this resolved but for the life of me I can't figure out what's the problem. I test and retest and nothing seems wrong. I've eliminated everything but Vit D, so once I get this up should just go back and test everything else again? I just had a thought, does Ginseng raise cortisol? Two months ago I started to take a supplement for adrenals which has Ginseng in it. First you need to find the cause of your high pulse as I do nto believe it si from that low a dose of T3, but it will prevent you from optimizing your thyroid. Iowuld get electrolytes tested as high cortils can deplete both sodium adn potassium and that can raise your pulse quite a bit. What do oyu take for the high AM cortisol? -- 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 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Sounds like it very well could be the Ginseng. Ginseng may lower blood sugar levels, so it shouldn't be taken by people with diabetes unless under a doctor's supervision. Ginseng may worsen insomnia. Side effects of ginseng may include nervousness, agitation, insomnia, diarrhea, headaches, high blood pressure, and heart palpitations. http://altmedicine.about.com/od/ginseng/a/ginseng.htm There is also a section that talks about side effects with taking it with certain medications. From: Louise Hill Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 10:51 PM To: RT3_T3 Subject: Re: another weight gain? I have had electrolytes tested and everything was fine. I've been having the pulse issue all along and can't seem to resolve it, each test seems to be normal. I was low in Vit D the last test was 35 and before that it was 30, so I take at least 5,000 every day since and it's been four months. I don't take anything for the high AM cortisol. Cortisol must be evening out when I take the first dose of T3. I upped the T3 to 75 because I can't deal with 60.5 yet my pulse is better when it's lower but I don't feel very good. I want to get this resolved but for the life of me I can't figure out what's the problem. I test and retest and nothing seems wrong. I've eliminated everything but Vit D, so once I get this up should just go back and test everything else again? I just had a thought, does Ginseng raise cortisol? Two months ago I started to take a supplement for adrenals which has Ginseng in it. First you need to find the cause of your high pulse as I do nto believe it si from that low a dose of T3, but it will prevent you from optimizing your thyroid. Iowuld get electrolytes tested as high cortils can deplete both sodium adn potassium and that can raise your pulse quite a bit. What do oyu take for the high AM cortisol?-- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WVhttp://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 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Thanks, I only took one today and I'm going to stop taking it to see if I feel better. I've got to look on the label to see what type of Ginseng it is. Sounds like it very well could be the Ginseng. Ginseng may lower blood sugar levels, so it shouldn't be taken by people with diabetes unless under a doctor's supervision. Ginseng may worsen insomnia. Side effects of ginseng may include nervousness, agitation, insomnia, diarrhea, headaches, high blood pressure, and heart palpitations. http://altmedicine.about.com/od/ginseng/a/ginseng.htm There is also a section that talks about side effects with taking it with certain medications. From: Louise Hill Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 10:51 PM To: RT3_T3 Subject: Re: another weight gain? I have had electrolytes tested and everything was fine. I've been having the pulse issue all along and can't seem to resolve it, each test seems to be normal. I was low in Vit D the last test was 35 and before that it was 30, so I take at least 5,000 every day since and it's been four months. I don't take anything for the high AM cortisol. Cortisol must be evening out when I take the first dose of T3. I upped the T3 to 75 because I can't deal with 60.5 yet my pulse is better when it's lower but I don't feel very good. I want to get this resolved but for the life of me I can't figure out what's the problem. I test and retest and nothing seems wrong. I've eliminated everything but Vit D, so once I get this up should just go back and test everything else again? I just had a thought, does Ginseng raise cortisol? Two months ago I started to take a supplement for adrenals which has Ginseng in it. First you need to find the cause of your high pulse as I do nto believe it si from that low a dose of T3, but it will prevent you from optimizing your thyroid. Iowuld get electrolytes tested as high cortils can deplete both sodium adn potassium and that can raise your pulse quite a bit. What do oyu take for the high AM cortisol?-- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WVhttp://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 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Thanks, I only took one today and I'm going to stop taking it to see if I feel better. I've got to look on the label to see what type of Ginseng it is. Sounds like it very well could be the Ginseng. Ginseng may lower blood sugar levels, so it shouldn't be taken by people with diabetes unless under a doctor's supervision. Ginseng may worsen insomnia. Side effects of ginseng may include nervousness, agitation, insomnia, diarrhea, headaches, high blood pressure, and heart palpitations. http://altmedicine.about.com/od/ginseng/a/ginseng.htm There is also a section that talks about side effects with taking it with certain medications. From: Louise Hill Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 10:51 PM To: RT3_T3 Subject: Re: another weight gain? I have had electrolytes tested and everything was fine. I've been having the pulse issue all along and can't seem to resolve it, each test seems to be normal. I was low in Vit D the last test was 35 and before that it was 30, so I take at least 5,000 every day since and it's been four months. I don't take anything for the high AM cortisol. Cortisol must be evening out when I take the first dose of T3. I upped the T3 to 75 because I can't deal with 60.5 yet my pulse is better when it's lower but I don't feel very good. I want to get this resolved but for the life of me I can't figure out what's the problem. I test and retest and nothing seems wrong. I've eliminated everything but Vit D, so once I get this up should just go back and test everything else again? I just had a thought, does Ginseng raise cortisol? Two months ago I started to take a supplement for adrenals which has Ginseng in it. First you need to find the cause of your high pulse as I do nto believe it si from that low a dose of T3, but it will prevent you from optimizing your thyroid. Iowuld get electrolytes tested as high cortils can deplete both sodium adn potassium and that can raise your pulse quite a bit. What do oyu take for the high AM cortisol?-- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WVhttp://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 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 You have probably already thought of this -- but do you drink caffeine? I was having palpitation problems when I tried to raise T3 and I eliminated caffeine and found the palpitations and increased pulse significantly decreased and I was able to increase T3. > > > >> > >> First you need to find the cause of your high pulse as I do nto believe > >> it si from that low a dose of T3, but it will prevent you from > >> optimizing your thyroid. Iowuld get electrolytes tested as high cortils > >> can deplete both sodium adn potassium and that can raise your pulse > >> quite a bit. What do oyu take for the high AM cortisol? > >> > >> -- > >> 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 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Okay, I'll try that too. Yes, I do drink caffeinated coffee, about two cups a day. You have probably already thought of this -- but do you drink caffeine? I was having palpitation problems when I tried to raise T3 and I eliminated caffeine and found the palpitations and increased pulse significantly decreased and I was able to increase T3. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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