Re: Re: Gaining weight on T3 only/me too

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I was taking 70mcg of T3, and then the pharmacy had to call the doctor for a renewal and he insisted on an appointment, and then on a blood test. All in all, this took about a week.

My blood sugar read 101, which was the first time this happened. I'm back on it again, but they changed the brand. It was hard getting used to it and I had to start much lower. I'm up to 60mcg right now and I get very tired in the afternoon. I divide the pills 4 times a day except that I reserve one of the 5mcg pills at night for use during the night when I always have to get up to go to the bathroom. I discovered it helps with not waking up with cramps in my feet. My question is should I take another 5mcg in the afternoon to take care of the tiredness?

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Subject: Re: Gaining weight on T3 only/me tooTo: RT3_T3 Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 9:40 AM

I say yes, too much T3 causes insulin resistance. Others will shoot this theory down again, but you, I, and others have reported weight gain from too much T3. Every body is different. Just cause it didn't happen to them doesn't mean it happens to some. Barb> >> > Thanks for sharing your experiences, Val and Nick. I'm encouraged by your eventual loss, Nick. Val do you think this is fluid retention you are experiencing? > > > > GLA is gamma linoleic acid. I'm trying the GLA as a result of finding a list of things on the realthyroidhelp forum of things besides hypo that impact fluid retention. Here's the list:> > > > "Estrogen /Progesterone imbalances> > poor diet - low potassium and sodium imbalances (electrolyte )> > low b-6 - 200 mgs 2-3 times a day you will be peeing like a race horse for 2-3

weeks> > insulin resistance and regulation - prediabetics> > adrenal imbalances - stress> > EFA imbalances - GLA will dump water> > Lack of proper sleep.> > Heart issues and cardiovascular disease> > Toxic colon and liver> > too much sugar intake> > meds side effects such as SSRI, and betablockers"> > > > Venezia, the liver makes glutathione, but I either don't make it well or use inordinate amounts so need to take this. Its important for detox.> > > > Sherry> > > > > I piled on 10 pounds in a month and another 8 or so in the first 6> > > months on T3 before it stabilized and I got rid of 7 or so, I lost> > > another 7 in a week with a horrible stomach bug and have lost a few> > > pound since then> > > > > > I hope there will be a downward

trend now> > > > > > Nick> > > -- > > >> >>------------------------------------We are not medical professionals here, just patients sharing our experiences. Please use this information with the help of a competent doctor.