Posted by Chloe on November 10, 2002, at 10:07:13
In reply to Re: To read above post, click 'Español' on top line :) » Jonathan, posted by Pfinstegg on November 10, 2002, at 0:35:48
> Hi Chloe...I remember that your taking Cytomel 5 mcg. seemed to prevent the crashes a week or two ago. Can't you stay on just the 5 mcg.? You absolutely do not have to worry about any damage to your thyroid gland as long as you take the correct dosage. You just need to be sure that the TSH doesn't go below about 0.5. Normal values for TSH range from 0.3 to 4.5. The reason for your taking T3 was because it is needed for emotional balance, and some people just don't convert some of their natural T4 to T3 the way they should.
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> If you begin crashing again, I would think 5 mcg. of Cytomel would be the safest, most effective medication that you could take as an adjunct. If you do fine without it- so much the better!
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Pfenstegg,
I think I am going to try 2.5 mcgs or whatever the pill cutter can do. It really just turns to dust, the pill is so small. But I think I had more energy and "verve" when I was taking the Cytomel. I am so sleepy, and it's hard to focus right now. But, 5 mcgs (I made a mistake with the 10 mcgs, I have never taken that much) is really too much, I get so sweaty and racy. I will experiment with half the dose while I wait for my pdoc to give me the report about my labs.
Thanks so much for answering. I am relieved I can't hurt my thyroid if I take a small, proper amount. I hope you are well.
Chloe
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