Re: RT3 and Cytomel

[Guest guest]

Shakiness is sometimes caused by low cortisol. I see you posted cortisol labs

in January, which weren't too bad, but without a more recent test there's no way

to tell if your cortisol status has changed since then.

I can't say for certain what is causing these symptoms, but I can say what I

would do: decrease the T3 a little and see if it helped. If yes, then I'd stay

there for a few days, then try a small increase again.

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> I am now coming up on 3 weeks on Cytomel to fix my RT3 issue (ratio is 10). I

am up to 31.25 mcg per day. My temp averages for the last few days has been a

consistant 99.0 degrees. After having an iron infusion 2 months ago my ferritin

is 126. I have been experiencing some heart palpitations and ALOT of shakiness

as well as some occasional dizziness. Any ideas on what could be causing this?

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> Thanks, Tammy

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, Margery. I will decrease T3 a bit and slow down the progression. I

have also started taking Rhodiola and Ashwaganda to hopefully help regulate the

cortisol but I am wondering how much of each I should take. Any ideas or should

I consult the adrenal group? Thanks again for your help.

Tammy

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> > I am now coming up on 3 weeks on Cytomel to fix my RT3 issue (ratio is 10).

I am up to 31.25 mcg per day. My temp averages for the last few days has been a

consistant 99.0 degrees. After having an iron infusion 2 months ago my ferritin

is 126. I have been experiencing some heart palpitations and ALOT of shakiness

as well as some occasional dizziness. Any ideas on what could be causing this?

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> > Thanks, Tammy

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[Guest guest]

Yes, the adrenals group is the best place to go for info about Rhodiola and

Ashwaganda. Here's the link:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

Here's a excerpt from one of Val's posts on the adrenal group:

" rhodiola and ashwaganda BOTH are what is called adaptogens which means they

adapt to what your levels of cortisol are. They can help raise it a little when

you are low and lower a little when you are high. "

from:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/message/1693\

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> > > I am now coming up on 3 weeks on Cytomel to fix my RT3 issue (ratio is

10). I am up to 31.25 mcg per day. My temp averages for the last few days has

been a consistant 99.0 degrees. After having an iron infusion 2 months ago my

ferritin is 126. I have been experiencing some heart palpitations and ALOT of

shakiness as well as some occasional dizziness. Any ideas on what could be

causing this?

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> > > Thanks, Tammy

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