Daily Headache - Potential Causes

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I've been searching the archives on headache and don't find a post that just

addresses the most likely causes, so wondering if Val or Nick could list those

out.

I have a situation where I need to increase T3 pretty frequently (daily) to keep

from getting headaches. Eventually, I get to a point where I start to have side

effects (feeling shakey), but if I stay level, I start to get chronic headaches

until I go off the T3 entirely.

My BP is running around 125/60, pulse around 90+ (seated, relaxed). Headache

gets worse w/activity.

I don't crave salt, and I take potassium supplements at night. I know I have

some adrenal involvement (from the pupil/flashlight test and general symptoms,

e.g., temp goes down w/exercise), but I'm not taking HC and don't want to as I

can't risk the elevated blood sugar it causes. Small doses of pregnenolone

(~5mg) do seem to help me tolerate higher doses of T3.

Thanks!