Question on how to start Cortef

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Hello,

I want to ask my doc about a trial of Cortef and am wondering how to proceed

based on my current meds. I take 45 mcg compunded T3 (SR), 3 times a day. I've

read alot on how to start Cortef prior to being on any thyroid medication or

when currently on T4 only.

I haven't broached this topic with my doc yet, and case he is resistant or

unfamiliar with how to proceed (in respect to my current meds), I want to be

armed with some info/details.

Last appointment he talked about switching back to a T4/T3 med as I have been on

T3 only for over 4 months and haven't felt any better. I am thinking this is

the perfect time to give Cortef a trial, but want to see what y'all think how to

proceed with one of the following:

1) starting cortef and continuing T3 only in

conjunction with this (and best way to do this

with dosing schedule, amount of cortef, stopping

T3 for a week prior, etc.)

2) Starting cortef (and stopping T3 for a period of

time prior to the trial) and then adding in Armour

or some other T4/T3

combo (and best way to do this).

Hopes this makes sense!

Thanks,