How much T3 to replace Synthroid with RT3 problem?

[Guest guest]

(Written on behalf of my friend Bonnie)

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

a permanent T3-only drug therapy?

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.

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?

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?

Any help you can give is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Bonnie