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Posted by shar on June 6, 2000, at 22:56:32
Quilter:
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
Posted by Abby on June 7, 2000, at 9:53:42
In reply to Quilter: More on Cytomel (T-3) ?, posted by shar on June 6, 2000, at 22:56:32
> Quilter:
>
> 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
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
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:
> >
> > 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
>
>
> 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.
Posted by shar on June 9, 2000, at 1:23:58
In reply to Re: Quilter: More on Cytomel (T-3) ?, posted by quilter on June 8, 2000, at 0:00:05
Abby & Quilter,
Thanks for the info, I was not aware of T3 (however, my dog is on Thyroid supplement). I am going to go get my blood work for cholesteral check soon, and they always do more than just cholesteral.How would I ask to have them check thyroid stuff? Ask for a complete thyroid hormone test? Is there a T1, T2, T3, T4? Do they all need testing?
Thank you! Again--
S
Posted by Abby on June 9, 2000, at 8:54:30
In reply to Abby and Quilter: Thanks and more questions., posted by shar on June 9, 2000, at 1:23:58
> Abby & Quilter,
> Thanks for the info, I was not aware of T3 (however, my dog is on Thyroid supplement). I am going to go get my blood work for cholesteral check soon, and they always do more than just cholesteral.
>
> How would I ask to have them check thyroid stuff? Ask for a complete thyroid hormone test? Is there a T1, T2, T3, T4? Do they all need testing?
>
> Thank you! Again--
> S
You might like to look at Mary Shomon's pagehttp://www.thyroid-info.com
T1 and T2 probably exist in nature, but they're not tested.
Basic tests are Total T3, T4 (BTW T4 replacement is synthroid or levoxyl etc.) Free T3, T4. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) a high number means that it is responding to underproduction by the thyroid. If you want to get fancy, you can do thyroid antibodies tests. Also TRH, but most doctors don't do that. If you're thyroid is low, you might have somewhat elevated cholestertol.
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