Re: confused newbie / vit C, etc.

[Guest guest]

The usual recommendation is to take the iron and Vitamin C on an empty stomach;

I wonder if this could have contributed to your heartburn? I've found I can

never take iron + vit c on an empty stomach, I always have to take it with food.

Many on this group find they are low in b12 as well as iron. It's worth having

checked if you have not done so already. The lab ranges for B12 STINK. Usually

they are something like 300-900. That may be NORMAL but it is not HEALTHY.

Healthy is top of the range or a little over. I have had very bad b12 problems

in the past, I now keep my b12 up taking 1 of these sublingually every day.

http://www.wonderlabs.com/itemleft.php?itemnum=9841

L.Lee, another group member, recommended these b12s:

this is an active form called Adenylocobalmin

http://www.iherb.com/Country-Life-Active-B-12-Dibencozide-3000-mcg-60-Lozenges/1\

\

\

637?at=0

this is Methylcobalamin form

http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Methyl-B-12-5000-mcg-60-Lozenges/117?at=0

from her post:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/48514

I see you take folate (so do I), L.Lee recently discussed this, as well:

Active forms are Folinic Acid & 5-Mthf. please AVOID synthetic inactive Folic

acid. A good B Multi should provide enough Folate.

from her post:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/48514

Have you seen Moderator Nick's website? Tons of good RT3 info.

main page

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

starting and dosing (good info on RT3 decay timeline here. Sorry to say yours

may well be slower than some folks, as your T3 raises may need to be slower as

you are also raising low iron)

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

Hope this helps.

> > >

> > >> 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.

> > >>

> > >> 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

> > >>

> > >>

> > >

> > >

> > >

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

> > >

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

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

[Guest guest]

The usual recommendation is to take the iron and Vitamin C on an empty stomach;

I wonder if this could have contributed to your heartburn? I've found I can

never take iron + vit c on an empty stomach, I always have to take it with food.

Many on this group find they are low in b12 as well as iron. It's worth having

checked if you have not done so already. The lab ranges for B12 STINK. Usually

they are something like 300-900. That may be NORMAL but it is not HEALTHY.

Healthy is top of the range or a little over. I have had very bad b12 problems

in the past, I now keep my b12 up taking 1 of these sublingually every day.

http://www.wonderlabs.com/itemleft.php?itemnum=9841

L.Lee, another group member, recommended these b12s:

this is an active form called Adenylocobalmin

http://www.iherb.com/Country-Life-Active-B-12-Dibencozide-3000-mcg-60-Lozenges/1\

\

\

637?at=0

this is Methylcobalamin form

http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Methyl-B-12-5000-mcg-60-Lozenges/117?at=0

from her post:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/48514

I see you take folate (so do I), L.Lee recently discussed this, as well:

Active forms are Folinic Acid & 5-Mthf. please AVOID synthetic inactive Folic

acid. A good B Multi should provide enough Folate.

from her post:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/48514

Have you seen Moderator Nick's website? Tons of good RT3 info.

main page

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

starting and dosing (good info on RT3 decay timeline here. Sorry to say yours

may well be slower than some folks, as your T3 raises may need to be slower as

you are also raising low iron)

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

Hope this helps.

> > >

> > >> 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.

> > >>

> > >> 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

> > >>

> > >>

> > >

> > >

> > >

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

> > >

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

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

[Guest guest]

The usual recommendation is to take the iron and Vitamin C on an empty stomach;

I wonder if this could have contributed to your heartburn? I've found I can

never take iron + vit c on an empty stomach, I always have to take it with food.

Many on this group find they are low in b12 as well as iron. It's worth having

checked if you have not done so already. The lab ranges for B12 STINK. Usually

they are something like 300-900. That may be NORMAL but it is not HEALTHY.

Healthy is top of the range or a little over. I have had very bad b12 problems

in the past, I now keep my b12 up taking 1 of these sublingually every day.

http://www.wonderlabs.com/itemleft.php?itemnum=9841

L.Lee, another group member, recommended these b12s:

this is an active form called Adenylocobalmin

http://www.iherb.com/Country-Life-Active-B-12-Dibencozide-3000-mcg-60-Lozenges/1\

\

\

637?at=0

this is Methylcobalamin form

http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Methyl-B-12-5000-mcg-60-Lozenges/117?at=0

from her post:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/48514

I see you take folate (so do I), L.Lee recently discussed this, as well:

Active forms are Folinic Acid & 5-Mthf. please AVOID synthetic inactive Folic

acid. A good B Multi should provide enough Folate.

from her post:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/48514

Have you seen Moderator Nick's website? Tons of good RT3 info.

main page

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

starting and dosing (good info on RT3 decay timeline here. Sorry to say yours

may well be slower than some folks, as your T3 raises may need to be slower as

you are also raising low iron)

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

Hope this helps.

> > >

> > >> 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.

> > >>

> > >> 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

> > >>

> > >>

> > >

> > >

> > >

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

> > >

> > > 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 do a sublingual b-12 2500mcg sorry forgot to add that also...my brain no

longer functions as well as it use to. My b-12 was checked in june and it was

actually high around 1200. I do take the iron with food but i can't recall if i

took the vit c with food. thanks for the tip about the folic acid. i've got b

complex 100 on order and that has 400mcg folic. i found Nick's website through

sttm. A total Godsend. I presented my dr with the info from his site. that's

how i came to be on cytomel. the only problem is, if i need to keep increasing

the cytomel dose, my dr is not on board with that. she said she is not

comfortable going higher that 10mcg per day. so i don't know what i will do

about that. I can't tell you guys how thankful i am to have discovered all the

info you guys have. I'm 35 years old, i was very athletic, ran marathons, rock

climbing, etc. was in perfect shape and to now be bed ridden is horrible, even

worse when my endocrinologist said nothing was wrong with me and i just needed

an internist to give me anti-depressants. Anyway. Thank you to all. Your advice

is very much appreciated.

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.

> > > >>

> > > >> 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

> > > >>

> > > >>

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

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

> > > >

> > > > 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 do a sublingual b-12 2500mcg sorry forgot to add that also...my brain no

longer functions as well as it use to. My b-12 was checked in june and it was

actually high around 1200. I do take the iron with food but i can't recall if i

took the vit c with food. thanks for the tip about the folic acid. i've got b

complex 100 on order and that has 400mcg folic. i found Nick's website through

sttm. A total Godsend. I presented my dr with the info from his site. that's

how i came to be on cytomel. the only problem is, if i need to keep increasing

the cytomel dose, my dr is not on board with that. she said she is not

comfortable going higher that 10mcg per day. so i don't know what i will do

about that. I can't tell you guys how thankful i am to have discovered all the

info you guys have. I'm 35 years old, i was very athletic, ran marathons, rock

climbing, etc. was in perfect shape and to now be bed ridden is horrible, even

worse when my endocrinologist said nothing was wrong with me and i just needed

an internist to give me anti-depressants. Anyway. Thank you to all. Your advice

is very much appreciated.

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.

> > > >>

> > > >> 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

> > > >>

> > > >>

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

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

> > > >

> > > > 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 do a sublingual b-12 2500mcg sorry forgot to add that also...my brain no

longer functions as well as it use to. My b-12 was checked in june and it was

actually high around 1200. I do take the iron with food but i can't recall if i

took the vit c with food. thanks for the tip about the folic acid. i've got b

complex 100 on order and that has 400mcg folic. i found Nick's website through

sttm. A total Godsend. I presented my dr with the info from his site. that's

how i came to be on cytomel. the only problem is, if i need to keep increasing

the cytomel dose, my dr is not on board with that. she said she is not

comfortable going higher that 10mcg per day. so i don't know what i will do

about that. I can't tell you guys how thankful i am to have discovered all the

info you guys have. I'm 35 years old, i was very athletic, ran marathons, rock

climbing, etc. was in perfect shape and to now be bed ridden is horrible, even

worse when my endocrinologist said nothing was wrong with me and i just needed

an internist to give me anti-depressants. Anyway. Thank you to all. Your advice

is very much appreciated.

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.

> > > >>

> > > >> 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

> > > >>

> > > >>

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

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

> > > >

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

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

[Guest guest]

Hi Tonia, I can not tell you what to do. I can tell you what I did. My Dr.

would not prescribe T3-only at all, and was visibly annoyed that I ordered my

own RT3 test. I was desperate to get better and I could not find a doctor to

help, so I started treating myself. I order my T3 from outside the U.S.,

without a a prescription, as do many on this group. I adjust my dosage

according to Moderator Nick's website.

Anyone who would like a source list to order medications from, just put in a

post titled something like " need source list, please " . The source list can NOT

be posted on the board (Yahoo rules), only emailed privately.

I was on Armour for 3 years and I was feeling sicker and getting weaker and

fatter with every month that passed. I did not know where my attempts to

self-treat were going to lead, but I DID know I was going to try SOMETHING else.

Because the road I was on did not have a good ending.

> > > > >

> > > > >> 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.

> > > > >>

> > > > >> 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

> > > > >>

> > > > >>

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

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

> > > > >

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

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

[Guest guest]

You might want to educate your doctor.

http://www.drugs.com/pro/cytomel.html

<>Roni

Immortality exists!

It's called knowledge!

Just because something isn't seen

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Subject: Re: confused newbie / vit C, etc.To: RT3_T3 Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 4:18 PM

I do a sublingual b-12 2500mcg sorry forgot to add that also...my brain no longer functions as well as it use to. My b-12 was checked in june and it was actually high around 1200. I do take the iron with food but i can't recall if i took the vit c with food. thanks for the tip about the folic acid. i've got b complex 100 on order and that has 400mcg folic. i found Nick's website through sttm. A total Godsend. I presented my dr with the info from his site. that's how i came to be on cytomel. the only problem is, if i need to keep increasing the cytomel dose, my dr is not on board with that. she said she is not comfortable going higher that 10mcg per day. so i don't know what i will do about that. I can't tell you guys how thankful i am to have discovered all the info you guys have. I'm 35 years old, i was very athletic, ran marathons, rock climbing, etc. was in perfect shape and to now be bed ridden is horrible, even worse

when my endocrinologist said nothing was wrong with me and i just needed an internist to give me anti-depressants. Anyway. Thank you to all. Your advice is very much appreciated.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.> > > >>> > > >> 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> > > >>> > > >> > > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > ------------------------------------> > > >> > > > We

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