Posted by quilter on June 8, 2000, at 0:00:05
In reply to Re: Quilter: More on Cytomel (T-3) ?, posted by Abby on June 7, 2000, at 9:53:42
> > Quilter:
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> > I've never heard of Cytomel (T3). Is it a medication or an enzyme/naturally occurring substance in our bodies?
> >
> > I have terrible weariness, need naps, often sleep on my lunch hour.
> >
> > Could you say more about T3?
> >
> > Thank you!
> > S
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> Cytomel is a brand name of thyroid hormone. It is a more active form than T4---which is converted into T3 in the body.---Abby
Abby has it right. Cytomel is most often prescribed to augment antidepressants. Thyroid deficiencies are more often treated with T4 (thyroxine ?) or the two hormones in combination.
T3 has made a great deal of difference, First when teamed with a TCA in 1984(?) and the recent restoration of it to the level that first helped me. Peculiar lab values made my pdocs reduce the dosage during the disaster in 1997. I have had only brief bright spells since then, but this feels much more solid and real. I sure hope it lasts more than a few weeks before dropping me back into hell.
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