Posted by noa on July 14, 2000, at 6:59:13
In reply to Re: atypical depression treatment? - PS » noa, posted by michael on July 13, 2000, at 16:07:10
Michael, are you sure your TSH was .6, as in 0.6? That is definitely low, meaning NOT hypothyroid. With a TSH that low, you would think the doc would also get free t3 and free t4 tests, just to be sure you aren't hyperthyroid, and also to get a baseline before beginning treatment.
My cytomel dose is 12.5 mcg 2x day. It had been 25 mcg once a day, but the endocrinologist suggested I split it, because it has a short half life. Also, when first starting on cytomel, my pdoc started small, 12.5 mcg per day.
I guess you will judge the cytomel by how you feel after a few weeks. Also, I would retest TSH, free T3, free T4 again in 6-8 weeks.
Maybe you might want to check out the thyroid/depression folder at
http://www.egroups.com/links/psycho-babble-tips
There is a link to Mary Shomon's site, a page that gives info on specific tests and normal value ranges.
Good luck.
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