Re: Re: Does increasing thyroid (NT) lead to decreasing potassium?

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Yes you added in alot of T4 which can turn ot RT3 and make oyu VERY hypo.

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

>> http://faqhelp.webs.com/

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>> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/

>> http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/

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> Thank you, Val -

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> Why would I go more hypo? I was not hypo at Cytomel 37.5-37.5-37.5. I am

still at that amount plus 1.5 grains NT.

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> Does something *just* about adding NT make me hypo?

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> Also, my temps are not low.

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> Thanks

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>>> I am taking Cytomel 37.5-37.5-37.5.

>>> I just added 1.5 grains Naturethroid, while stopping an additional 12.5

Cytomel (12.5 more than above).

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>>> I am having big swelling in legs and hands as well as constipation.

>>>

>>> I had both the swelling and constipation when I took (1) bio aldo and (2)

florinef. The answer then was increased potassium.

>>>

>>> Can increasing/adding Naturethroid cause potassium loss/ increased need for

potassium?

>>>

>>> 6/15/10 RBC Potassium 77 (42-150)

>>> 6/30/10 Potassium 3.9 (3.5-5.2)

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>>> I stopped florinef in mid-May, and I was taking 120 meq klor con (to get a

4.2 potassium) when I was on florinef. I weaned off the klor con by early June.

>>>

>>> Prior to florinef, my potassium levels were 4.2 without supplementation and

also a high rbc potassium. Now, my potassium seems to be depleted.

>>>

>>> Thanks

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>>> ------------------------------------

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>>> We are not medical professionals here, just patients sharing our

experiences. Please use this information with the help of a competent doctor.

[Guest guest]

Going hyper can cause fluid retention.

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

http://faqhelp.webs.com/

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

http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/

http://artisticgrooming.net/

> Adding -

> Could I be hypo if my temps are (too) high?

> My 1st 2 Dr Rind temps today: 98.8-99.4

>

> Yesterday, my Dr Rind avg was 98.4.

>

> Also, I lost 1.5 pounds the 1st day adding Naturethroid, and I've maintained

that weight loss for the 2 days - despite the swelling.

> Would I have a weight loss if I was going hyper?

>

> Thanks again for all of your help!

>

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>>>>>> I am taking Cytomel 37.5-37.5-37.5.

>>>>>> I just added 1.5 grains Naturethroid, while stopping an additional 12.5

Cytomel (12.5 more than above).

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I am having big swelling in legs and hands as well as constipation.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I had both the swelling and constipation when I took (1) bio aldo and (2)

florinef. The answer then was increased potassium.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Can increasing/adding Naturethroid cause potassium loss/ increased need

for potassium?

>>>>>>

>>>>>> 6/15/10 RBC Potassium 77 (42-150)

>>>>>> 6/30/10 Potassium 3.9 (3.5-5.2)

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I stopped florinef in mid-May, and I was taking 120 meq klor con (to get

a 4.2 potassium) when I was on florinef. I weaned off the klor con by early

June.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Prior to florinef, my potassium levels were 4.2 without supplementation

and also a high rbc potassium. Now, my potassium seems to be depleted.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Thanks

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

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>>>>>> ------------------------------------

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>>>>>> We are not medical professionals here, just patients sharing our

experiences. Please use this information with the help of a competent doctor.

[Guest guest]

I can feel it BIG time on 1 grain wihtin 2-3 days.

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

http://faqhelp.webs.com/

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

http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/

http://artisticgrooming.net/

> Thank you Val!

>

> How quickly does the T4 to RT3 conversion happen?

> I've only been taking Naturethroid for 2 days.

>

> Is this the only explanation?

> I ask because my prior experience (1.5+ years ago) with Armour and Synthroid

did *not* include my current swelling at all.

>

> Thank

>

>

>

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>>>>> I am taking Cytomel 37.5-37.5-37.5.

>>>>> I just added 1.5 grains Naturethroid, while stopping an additional 12.5

Cytomel (12.5 more than above).

>>>>>

>>>>> I am having big swelling in legs and hands as well as constipation.

>>>>>

>>>>> I had both the swelling and constipation when I took (1) bio aldo and (2)

florinef. The answer then was increased potassium.

>>>>>

>>>>> Can increasing/adding Naturethroid cause potassium loss/ increased need

for potassium?

>>>>>

>>>>> 6/15/10 RBC Potassium 77 (42-150)

>>>>> 6/30/10 Potassium 3.9 (3.5-5.2)

>>>>>

>>>>> I stopped florinef in mid-May, and I was taking 120 meq klor con (to get a

4.2 potassium) when I was on florinef. I weaned off the klor con by early June.

>>>>>

>>>>> Prior to florinef, my potassium levels were 4.2 without supplementation

and also a high rbc potassium. Now, my potassium seems to be depleted.

>>>>>

>>>>> Thanks

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> ------------------------------------

>>>>>

>>>>> We are not medical professionals here, just patients sharing our

experiences. Please use this information with the help of a competent doctor.

[Guest guest]

I would reduce the NT now as that wil lhelp either issue.

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

http://faqhelp.webs.com/

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

http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/

http://artisticgrooming.net/

> Thanks so much for all the responses Val!

>

> Given all the info re my high temps yet hypo symptom of swelling, do you think

I should focus on my prob being (1) hyper or (2) rt3 from NT causing hypo?

>

> My swelling was biggest last night and this morning. And my temps today are

way too high.

>

> Should I reduce something?

>

> Thanks!!!

>

>

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>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> I am taking Cytomel 37.5-37.5-37.5.

>>>>>>>> I just added 1.5 grains Naturethroid, while stopping an additional 12.5

Cytomel (12.5 more than above).

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> I am having big swelling in legs and hands as well as constipation.

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> I had both the swelling and constipation when I took (1) bio aldo and

(2) florinef. The answer then was increased potassium.

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Can increasing/adding Naturethroid cause potassium loss/ increased need

for potassium?

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> 6/15/10 RBC Potassium 77 (42-150)

>>>>>>>> 6/30/10 Potassium 3.9 (3.5-5.2)

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> I stopped florinef in mid-May, and I was taking 120 meq klor con (to

get a 4.2 potassium) when I was on florinef. I weaned off the klor con by early

June.

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Prior to florinef, my potassium levels were 4.2 without supplementation

and also a high rbc potassium. Now, my potassium seems to be depleted.

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Thanks

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> ------------------------------------

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> We are not medical professionals here, just patients sharing our

experiences. Please use this information with the help of a competent doctor.

[Guest guest]

I've felt it that fast too.

<>Roni

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It's called knowledge!

Just because something isn't seen

doesn't mean it's not there<>> Thank you Val!>> How quickly does the T4 to RT3 conversion happen?> I've only been taking Naturethroid for 2 days.>> Is this the only explanation?> I ask because my prior experience (1.5+ years ago) with Armour and Synthroid did *not* include my current swelling at all.>> Thank> >> >>>>>>>> >>>>> I am taking Cytomel 37.5-37.5-37.5.>>>>> I just added 1.5 grains

Naturethroid, while stopping an additional 12.5 Cytomel (12.5 more than above).>>>>>>>>>> I am having big swelling in legs and hands as well as constipation.>>>>>>>>>> I had both the swelling and constipation when I took (1) bio aldo and (2) florinef. The answer then was increased potassium.>>>>>>>>>> Can increasing/adding Naturethroid cause potassium loss/ increased need for potassium?>>>>>>>>>> 6/15/10 RBC Potassium 77 (42-150)>>>>> 6/30/10 Potassium 3.9 (3.5-5.2)>>>>>>>>>> I stopped florinef in mid-May, and I was taking 120 meq klor con (to get a 4.2 potassium) when I was on florinef. I weaned off the klor con by early June.>>>>>>>>>> Prior to florinef, my potassium levels were 4.2 without

supplementation and also a high rbc potassium. Now, my potassium seems to be depleted.>>>>>>>>>> Thanks>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------------>>>>>>>>>> We are not medical professionals here, just patients sharing our experiences. Please use this information with the help of a competent doctor.

[Guest guest]

I've felt it that fast too.

<>Roni

Immortality exists!

It's called knowledge!

Just because something isn't seen

doesn't mean it's not there<>> Thank you Val!>> How quickly does the T4 to RT3 conversion happen?> I've only been taking Naturethroid for 2 days.>> Is this the only explanation?> I ask because my prior experience (1.5+ years ago) with Armour and Synthroid did *not* include my current swelling at all.>> Thank> >> >>>>>>>> >>>>> I am taking Cytomel 37.5-37.5-37.5.>>>>> I just added 1.5 grains

Naturethroid, while stopping an additional 12.5 Cytomel (12.5 more than above).>>>>>>>>>> I am having big swelling in legs and hands as well as constipation.>>>>>>>>>> I had both the swelling and constipation when I took (1) bio aldo and (2) florinef. The answer then was increased potassium.>>>>>>>>>> Can increasing/adding Naturethroid cause potassium loss/ increased need for potassium?>>>>>>>>>> 6/15/10 RBC Potassium 77 (42-150)>>>>> 6/30/10 Potassium 3.9 (3.5-5.2)>>>>>>>>>> I stopped florinef in mid-May, and I was taking 120 meq klor con (to get a 4.2 potassium) when I was on florinef. I weaned off the klor con by early June.>>>>>>>>>> Prior to florinef, my potassium levels were 4.2 without

supplementation and also a high rbc potassium. Now, my potassium seems to be depleted.>>>>>>>>>> Thanks>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------------>>>>>>>>>> We are not medical professionals here, just patients sharing our experiences. Please use this information with the help of a competent doctor.

[Guest guest]

I've felt it that fast too.

<>Roni

Immortality exists!

It's called knowledge!

Just because something isn't seen

doesn't mean it's not there<>> Thank you Val!>> How quickly does the T4 to RT3 conversion happen?> I've only been taking Naturethroid for 2 days.>> Is this the only explanation?> I ask because my prior experience (1.5+ years ago) with Armour and Synthroid did *not* include my current swelling at all.>> Thank> >> >>>>>>>> >>>>> I am taking Cytomel 37.5-37.5-37.5.>>>>> I just added 1.5 grains

Naturethroid, while stopping an additional 12.5 Cytomel (12.5 more than above).>>>>>>>>>> I am having big swelling in legs and hands as well as constipation.>>>>>>>>>> I had both the swelling and constipation when I took (1) bio aldo and (2) florinef. The answer then was increased potassium.>>>>>>>>>> Can increasing/adding Naturethroid cause potassium loss/ increased need for potassium?>>>>>>>>>> 6/15/10 RBC Potassium 77 (42-150)>>>>> 6/30/10 Potassium 3.9 (3.5-5.2)>>>>>>>>>> I stopped florinef in mid-May, and I was taking 120 meq klor con (to get a 4.2 potassium) when I was on florinef. I weaned off the klor con by early June.>>>>>>>>>> Prior to florinef, my potassium levels were 4.2 without

supplementation and also a high rbc potassium. Now, my potassium seems to be depleted.>>>>>>>>>> Thanks>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------------>>>>>>>>>> We are not medical professionals here, just patients sharing our experiences. Please use this information with the help of a competent doctor.