Re: How much T3 to replace Synthroid with RT3 problem?/sex hormones

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Yes, an imbalance in sex hormones can definitely hinder progress. As a few

examples, here's links to posts from Val on this subject:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/38721

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/38703

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/38600

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> (Written on behalf of my friend Bonnie)

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> What is the typical amount of T3 that someone would take in a day if they are

on a permanent T3-only drug therapy?

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> I'm currently working to clear my RT3 and have worked my dose slowly up to 60

mcg of Cynomel daily. I just saw my endo, and he says I should be on no more

than 20 mcg of T3 per day TOTAL. I've been feeling so much better with my dose

increases, but now I'm concerned that I might be taking too much.

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> I'm going to order more Cynomel and continue to work through this RT3 issue

until I'm well. What should I set as my top limit on the amount of daily T3 to

take as I reach clearing?

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> Also, could an imbalance in sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone,

testosterone) cause an RT3 issue or make me feel like I'm not getting better

even with the T3-only treatment?

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> Any help you can give is greatly appreciated.

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> Thanks,

> Bonnie

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