Should I start T3 yet? VALERIE

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Hi Val,

I am not sure if I should post this here or on the Adrenal group. I have been on 30 mg of HC for about 3 1/2 weeks. I have had stable temps at about 98-98.2 since 3/8, however Saturday it was 97.8 average and then back up to 98.2 and today time got away from me so I didn't get all my temps. Anyway, I have had swelling in my belly, thighs...the skin burns a bit because I feel like it's being stretched. I have gained 4-5lbs since Thursday/Friday. So the Adrenal mods said it might be too high and to try lowering my HC by 2.5 at my noon dose. Didn't make a difference today, but we'll see... So right now I am dosing at 10/7.5/5/5. I am getting my electrolyte labs back tomorrow.

Anyway, I got my Cynomel in the mail. Do you think the swelling is from the HC or because I am ready for the T3? I have a ratio of 18.2, so not terrible, but still need the T3. Should I start the T3 or wait a little longer on the HC? And if I do start, how much should I start out with? I have 25 mg tablets. I am also going to get my iron re-tested tomorrow, just in case It was 71 in December and hope that it's still up there. Should I be trying to increase it to the upper range (90)?

Thank you!

Terri