Questions about temps and dosing T3

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Okay, here's the scenario:

my FT3/RT# ratio from April 28 of this year was 6.9. My ferritin, vit. D, and

other labs were all good so on May 18 I started taking T3 (had been on Erfa

Thyroid). I am now up to 125mcg. Cynomel in 5 divided doses. I am also on 35mg

HC (Cortef).

My basal temps over the last 2 weeks have been between 97.1-97.9, mostly ranging

between 97.3-97.6. My daily average temps have been mostly between 98.4-98.8,

with a couple of days in the low 97.xx range. I sometimes take my temps at

different times then 3 hrs. after rising, 3 hrs. later, 3 hrs. later—is that

okay?

My temp at 9:15 am today was 98.9. I do get some palpitations, especially when

lying in bed. I am at week 8 on T3 only, and I want to know:

1) at what point should I get labs to see how I am doing?

2) do I stay at this dosage, lower it, or continue to raise? I am finally

starting to slowly lose weight again, first time in months.

3) after 12 weeks, do I slowly try to wean down?

4) what does low BASAL temp signify? is it possible to be naturally lower than

98.6? I started out at 96.6-96.9.

Thanks!