Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
Hi! I'm new to this hypothyroid group.
My symptoms are: HIrsutism, cystic acne, major hair loss, weight gain/trouble losing weight, fibroids, afternoon fatigue, pms, constipation, cold hands/feet, High DHEA, Low T3, Low D. I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis since 2005.
Just last week, my rheumatologist put me on 5mcg of cytomel a day until I can get to an endocrinologist for my low T3.
Labs in December:
TSH= 1.21 (.4-4.5)
T4 free= 1.4 (.8-1.8)
T3 Total= 66 L (76-181)
thyroglobulin antibodies= 1
thyroid peroxidase antibodies= 1
I have only been on Cytomel 1 week. I feel more energy. I have had a little weight loss. But I have had more hair loss! What are your thoughts on my labs? My low T3? What could be causing this? What is the solution? Thanks!
My symptoms are: HIrsutism, cystic acne, major hair loss, weight gain/trouble losing weight, fibroids, afternoon fatigue, pms, constipation, cold hands/feet, High DHEA, Low T3, Low D. I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis since 2005.
Just last week, my rheumatologist put me on 5mcg of cytomel a day until I can get to an endocrinologist for my low T3.
Labs in December:
TSH= 1.21 (.4-4.5)
T4 free= 1.4 (.8-1.8)
T3 Total= 66 L (76-181)
thyroglobulin antibodies= 1
thyroid peroxidase antibodies= 1
I have only been on Cytomel 1 week. I feel more energy. I have had a little weight loss. But I have had more hair loss! What are your thoughts on my labs? My low T3? What could be causing this? What is the solution? Thanks!
You may need more T3 also.
Since your Total T3 is below the bottom of the range, it's more than likely that your Free T3 has bottomed out. There's quite a few things that can cause this, actually. But, no matter the cause - it seems you need supplementation. I'm glad you got some cytomel, but from here on out you need to get your Free T3 and Free T4 labs drawn, K?
Here's your breakdown for Free T4: 60% of range. While many people might feel well at this level - you have a ways to go inside the range. If you're experiencing the symptoms above it's quite possible you could do with a dab of Free T4.
As always, discuss that with your doctor, K?