Re: confused newbie /aldosterone, vit C, etc.

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SOrry but this is best addressed on the adrenals group, thanks,

I'm wondering if i should start taking florinef. I had my aldosterone checked,

but did not follow protocal. (i hope this isn't too off topic)I did not avoid

salt intake - i feel like a zombie if i don't have large amounts of salt - and

i'm talking about 3000 mg of sodium. Also my labs weren't taken in am. I'm too

weak to drive and my husband could only take off in pm. My resting pulse lowers

by 12 bpm after salt consumption. I'm significantly less bloated after salt

intake.

my aldosterone from Aug 18 was 10 (range <28) I talked to my doctor about this

and she wouldn't agree to florinef. So before i seek an outside source, I would

like opinions on this.

Thank you,

Tonia

> > > > >   

> > > > >> Brief History:

> > > > >> I have hashi's, s/p RAI 1999. Untreated for years b/c labs were

" normal. " Confirmed adrenal fatgiue, so bad that I became and still am bed

ridden since June 2010.  Found Dr. that treats adrenal but she admits she has

lot to learn and knows little to nothing about RT3 issues. Labs results received

on June 25 revealed RT3 ratio of 8 so I discontinued Armor, previously I was on

synthroid. Once my temps were stable on HC, I started Cytomel 5mcg for one week,

then increased to 10mcg a day per doctor. I've been on Cytomel for a total of 11

days.  My ferritin is low 21. I've switched from ferrous sulfate(my ferritin

went down on ferrous sulfate) to iron bisglycinate in hopes that will raise

levels. I have very low progesterone †" actually my levels were at zero. Also

have gluten and soy allergy and I'm vegan.  My vit d is 41.

> > > > >> Question:

> > > > >> I'm confused if I'm doing the right thing overall, but especially in

terms of dealing with the RT3. Will the " decaying " begin once I stop T4 or does

the adrenals have to be stable prior to the T4 levels deminish?  My temps were

stable for a few days prior to starting cytomel †" within .2 daily. But a week

later , they are all over the place. 97.4 -98.3.  I just don't know what to do

or what to be more concerned with. RT3, adrenals, fluctuating temps or all of

the above? I'm just really paranoid I'm doing the wrong thing and I no longer

want to be bed ridden nor deal with depression, dry skin, bloating, etc.   I

know everything takes time, but I so desperately wish to regain some quality of

life back soon.

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> > > > >> Any help or advice is much appreciated.

> > > > >> Tonia

> > > > >> Current meds

> > > > >> Cytomel 10mcg

> > > > >> HC  10-10-10-5

> > > > >> Vit C    1000mg

> > > > >> Vit D    3,000 IU

> > > > >> Vit E    400 IU

> > > > >> Iron    50mg †" iron bisglycinate

> > > > >> Folic Acid     800mg       

> > > > >> Omega 3    1000mg

> > > > >> Betaine Hydrochloride with pepsin 600mg

> > > > >> Polyvitamin           

> > > > >> Adapt vitamins

> > > > >> Magnesium glycinate    800mg

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

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