The doctor also told me to stop taking the extra potassium, but that is what has helped the palpitations to be almost gone. Maybe the supplement is a placebo OR maybe the doctor doesn't get it?

Your FT4 is low, and your FT3 is low. Seems you are quite hypoT. If you are not bothered by the Cytomel I would continue it. How long have you used it? And Mariposa, are you on another thyroid med as well? Your heart symptoms you keep experiencing very well could be from not enough thyroid hormone. LIkely you need to increase.

And keep in mind the TSH will be suppressed while on any t3 med; including Armour. Can't go by that TSH.

Thanks, Jeep! You have confirmed that it is time for a new doctor. What I didn't tell you is that my blood glucose level is elevated above range and this has NEVER happened to me before in my life.

The doctor didn't even mention it in her email to me.

I am so (literally) sick of people blowing me off - but this is THE Way of American medicine.

GGGGGGRRRRRRRR

Oh - I am on 50 mcg of synthroid, 5 mcg of cytomel.

Re: the glucose test, was that doing fasting blood work? The elevated glucose very well could be linked to your undertreated thyroid; Or could be an underlying adrenal issue as the adrenals help control blood sugar levels. And keep an eye on your sodium/potassium levels as those are controlled by the adrenal hormone Aldosterone. For more info on that search Google 'STTM Aldosterone'.

Seems you definitely need a raise in your thyroid dose. And just speaking for myself, but when I get heart palps it can mean I need more T3 med. When raising T3 its good to keep an eye on vitals like heart rate and BP. Check vitals before taking dose, and then one hour after and see how you are doing. Keep a log. Best to you!!

Thanks, Jeep! I am going to proceed with caution and FIND A NEW DOCTOR!!!!!! ROAWRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

JeepGirl just gave you stellar advice! (Yay Jeep!)


Here's the deal:
Free T4 25.00% of range
Free T3 26.32% of range

If I had your numbers...I'd be a hott mess, but unable to stand upright. Period.

Your doctor does NOT get it and probably never will. I know you're frustrated...we've all been there, but you can and must find a new doctor asap.

Here's some resources: (You may have to joint the thyroid resources group to see it, but it's worth it! There's alot of great info over there)
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/thyroid-resources/discussions/messages/17745667

Remember, to feel "ok" a typical human will need Free T4 at about 60-100% of range, and a Free T3 of over 50% of range (at least). You've got a ways to go.

Thanks Butterfly! Ah geeves you keeses in mah best French haccent!

I am hot on zhe trail of zhe neeuw doc-tor, like Inspector Clousseau!!!

"Does your Butter Fly?

THAT is not my Butter!"

Heh.

Track 'em down and tie 'em down. Ok, maybe not tie...but you get the idea ;)

Hahahahahaha! Hopefully, I will have enough energy to do exactly that!

Thank you Dear B!!!!

Lol you guys crack me up :)

Gawd Mariposa if I had your levels I'd also be on my back and defo not in a good way. Jeez I've just dropped to 75% of the range and I'm resembling something from night of the living dead. Get those numbers up girl, it's totally worth it.

Ohhhhh Laus - Don't give me any BIG IDEAS.... Let's see.... On my back .... in a kidney-shaped pool (NO , make that - A butterfly-shaped pool) in a tropical paradise.... Hmmmmm.

Actually that sounds pretty appealing, I'm with you - as long as you don't invite any endos along :)
Make it somewhere hot - that way we'll have more thyroid to go around, I feel a plan coming together

OOOOH! Class Trip!!!!! Let's go!!!!

He he hypo class of 2015