What is Graves Disease

Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative ex...

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Synthroid and Cytomel
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Thinking about adding cytomel to my meds, what are your experiences with this combination? T3 seems to be the problem with me, though i have no way of knowing since my endo doesn't see a reason to test for it.
Posted on 11/05/09, 04:11 pm
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Reply #1 - 11/05/09  4:59pm
" mz...I would ask to have your FT3 added to your panel and see what the results are first. If your endo wont do it ask your GP. Big Hugs...Kathy "
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Reply #2 - 11/05/09  5:12pm
" i agree, i'm going to start going to my GP for blood tests because if i want something done, she'll ask my why but won't give me a hard time about it. "
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Reply #3 - 11/05/09  5:33pm
" Mz ,
I agree that you should have your Ft3 tested just to make sure that is the problem.
I can't remember if I have asked or if you have posted if you have had RAI to TT.

When I can't get my Armour I use synthroid and cytomel. It works ok but not as good as the natural stuff, but much better than synthroid alone!!


Angel "

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