I have found some of the Hashimotos survivors are far more thorough and informed then most of the doctors (including specialists). And, it is sad (from the perspective of medical practice). Great insight, thanks for the amazing video.
Incorrect. People who have a current blazing passion will spout everything they know. Which makes they appear to know a lot more than the people who say nothing. A long time practicing doctor, unless getting paid probably doesn't really care unless theyre asked the question directly. Background also matters, a lot of internet Physicians dont currently practice or study. Which means they've ceased to learn. But doctors, in general definitely know more than these people here, maybe not on the same topics however. There are Physician specialties for a reason.
@@cokedupcat My point was that the *framework* of medical practice has a flaw too. It is an old framework and no longer fulfill the needs to people in 21st century. Also, about doctors, not all doctors are the same. I am an engineer by profession and I can relate that there are professional who go to the root cause of the problem and then there are the ones who just settle for bare minimum solution. For doctors, those few who want to dig deep and know more, would face medical practice (as a framework) an obstacle. Also, doctors cannot be patient of all diseases and thus are at a disadvantage of not knowing things from their own experience! And those rare doctors who actually had experience the disease say otherwise. Refer to this doctor who recovered herself from Hypothyroid disorder - ua-cam.com/video/_VZrY2vSbws/v-deo.html
@@ahmedshinwari Yeah, I agree with you. I want to have a research clinic that I can take on tough medical cases and not leave the patient without an answer. That's what I hope to do anyway. I misunderstood you.
I've been struggling with different endocrinologists for over a year now. They all told me after taking t4 my numbers were all within range and the answer to the reasons why I was still feeling like shit was to see a counselor. It was so insanely frustrating and I would often leave their offices in tears because I didn't feel heard. I found a doctor via Paloma Health and waited 1.5 months to talk to him. I've been unmedicated for a year and so my tsh was 33 and tpo antibodies over 600 and he told me he was surprised my t4 and t3 actually weren't too bad. He doesn't think I poorly convert to t3 but he's having me take Levo and liothyroxine to see how I feel. I'm hopefully but cautious. I've gained so much weight and I was so active before. I just don't feel like myself anymore and my new doc told me we'd get me back to my old self again! 🥺😍
Hi how are you feeling now? I'm hoping to talk to my Endo about possibly starting me on t3, with levo which I'm taking now. I have been suffering with Hashimotos for awhile now and haven't felt better on just levo alone :(
Very similar story over here. 5 endocrinologists over 8 years and they all say different things. So confusing and I’m still sick. Trying a functional medicine doctor now. Also, check out dr. Westin child’s on you tube. His stuff is interesting. Good luck.
Thank you for this video! I've been on T4 for 6 weeks and just added T3 this week after not having much symptom relief from just the T3. I'm so excited to start feeling better! Thanks for sharing this information
I've been on synthroid and cytomel for 18 years. Recently my TSH was a little low and my dr took me off of cytomel. I wasn't feeling great at the time, but now I feel awful and have that "fibro" feeling. Still waiting to return to dr and have levels checked.
I had a low T3 for 12 years, until I started taking cytomel about a month ago. That is not much time for it to kick in, so the jury is still out, but I think I might have a little more energy
I had a partial thyroidectomy last year. I was started on 25mcg of levothryoxin. Now I’m on 50mcg. Unable to lose weight, unable to sleep without Ambien, do not take temperature changes well. Wondering if Cytomel would help.
I started taking Cytomel with my Synthroid a month ago and started feeling better within days once I started taking it! If your doctor is still giving you trouble on prescribing it, find a new one. There are lots of new studies that prove people with thyroid issues need both medications. Facebook has a couple of great resource groups for Hashimoto’s, Thyroid disease, etc.
I currently take 137 micrograms of Tyrosint and just recently got my endocrinologist to give me a low dose of Cytomel but it didn’t make a difference because the dose was so low. I ordered Cytomel online and got it and have now bumped up my dose of Cytomel to 25 micrograms and might go up a little in time. What is your opinion about the dose of Cytomel I should take in addition to the Tyrosint?
I finally got my dr to prescribe t3 w/ my tyrosint t4 - I have hashimotos. I'm hearing others talking about spreading dose out 3x day. My dr says early am & midday...but I'm dropping around 3-4pm. What do you think about dividing doses to 3x or dividing the later 2 doses in half. Also, when do you take your tyrosint?
I take this in addition to metformin, and synthroid. I have hashimoto's. I'm 32. It actually stopped me from gaining weight. I kept gaining like crazy for no reason, and my metabolism stopped. I became insulin resistant, and had pcos,pcs, and now ovarian issues calling for a full hysterectomy soon. wasnt peeing or pooping and my food was just setting in my stomach. Its genetic. But I'm better.
@@Lannie74 cytomel 5mcg, metformin 1000mg, synthroid 100mcg. Had full radical hysterectomy 2/25 no more ovaries, so bc of that I now have an estrogen patch until I'm 50.
And yes I agree it's kinda what works for you! Everyone's body is different. I've struggled since I was 16. My thyroid might as well just be removed in my opinion I feel it does more damage than good. I'm seriously thinking about discussing it with my endocrinologist.
Great video! I'll have to research the difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. I was looking and feeling great with cytomel until going into early menopause. Plus the pandemic, I gained 40 pounds, now I'm trying to learn how to live in a new body. All my labs are normal, the only thing wrong is that I am morbidly obese for my height. I am trying everything I know. Thanks for your channel!
@@determined1TV IF didn't help me. I think being menopausal and having thyroid issues may not suit his method. I've been doing it for ages and, if anything, seem worse.
thank you for this, queen. i also take tirosint (100mcg), and my doctor prescribed my liothyronine (after i asked her about it) but idk when to take it. should i take it at the same time as my tirosint, first thing in the morning? 🙏🏼
Hi Sara: do you take both your Tirosint and T3 together at the same time? in an empty stomach? I am starting Tirosint sol and I take slow release compounded T3. Should I take them together? one hour before breakfast? or take them appart? Thank you! Rosa Bazzani RN
Sounds like I need Cytomel. My labs are pretty good but I’m still having symptoms bad symptoms. It has me scared because I don’t know what’s wrong. I’ve seen a rheumatologist and she said my blood work came back okay so I don’t know!
I always suggest keeping a journal of symptoms and include what your medicine/dose is at that time. Use labs and symptoms to guide you in your discussions with your doctor. It's a rough road sometimes when you are in the midst of a medication change. Being your own best advocate - AND implementing diet/lifestyle changes - are the right ways to move forward. Hang in there, Amy and thank you for watching.
I had my thyroid removed because of cancer, but I have Hashimoto’s, because I still create the antibodies. I wonder if it attacks the hormone I taking through so I don’t mail and levothyroxine.
My doctor won't give T3 with synthroid Found out I have enlarge liver after gallbladder was removed January 2024. I eat healthy vegan diet no grains no sugar...my T3 is on the vary low end of normal. HOW DID FIND DOCTOR GIVE YOU T3?
Thank you for the video, it is much needed for those thyroid patients who are looking for answers when their T4 isn't working and they know something isn't right. First step is to have rT3 and FT3 checked. I currently use compounded T3 but it's very expensive. At my next appointment I am going to ask my doctor if she will switch me over to Cytomel. If your endocrinologist won't prescribe you T3, try a doctor called a "functional medical doctor" or a naturopath who deals with bio- identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
@@OzmaOfOzz I’m not sure. I know, however, that my doctor who was a practising conventional medical doctor (MD), who now deals exclusively with natural bio-identical hormones (BHRT), has the ability to prescribe patients both compounded Liothyronine (T3), as well as the pharmaceutical equivalent - the synthetic T3 called Cytomel. This is in Canada. As for T4, I have no idea. She can also prescribe compounded Cortef as well as the over-the-counter Cortef which can be found in regular pharmacies.
I started getting t3 from mexico and my regular endocrinologist got mad and aaid he wasnt calling in my T4 no more. So now i got to figure out what to do with the dosage of t3 by itself
thanc you fir the video ms sara ..i have questions please ..i use levoroxine 120mlg and i lose fat but the problom is strong heartbeat ...so the doctor change from 120 to 75. ...the heartbeat decrease but I gain weight egain so if i take t3 with it it help me or no ..note that i have insulin resistant ,.....and the last question if the t4 not turn to t3 is that decrease testosterone ,...thanc you
I have the same issues....increased resting heart rate when increasing levothyroxine alone or in combination with liothyronine or np thyroid. Don't know what to do. I agained a lot of weight in a short amount of time and I can't lose it. Now I take 225 mcg of levothyroxine but heart rate is above 90 bpm.
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I have found some of the Hashimotos survivors are far more thorough and informed then most of the doctors (including specialists). And, it is sad (from the perspective of medical practice).
Great insight, thanks for the amazing video.
Incorrect. People who have a current blazing passion will spout everything they know. Which makes they appear to know a lot more than the people who say nothing. A long time practicing doctor, unless getting paid probably doesn't really care unless theyre asked the question directly. Background also matters, a lot of internet Physicians dont currently practice or study. Which means they've ceased to learn. But doctors, in general definitely know more than these people here, maybe not on the same topics however. There are Physician specialties for a reason.
@@cokedupcat My point was that the *framework* of medical practice has a flaw too. It is an old framework and no longer fulfill the needs to people in 21st century.
Also, about doctors, not all doctors are the same. I am an engineer by profession and I can relate that there are professional who go to the root cause of the problem and then there are the ones who just settle for bare minimum solution.
For doctors, those few who want to dig deep and know more, would face medical practice (as a framework) an obstacle.
Also, doctors cannot be patient of all diseases and thus are at a disadvantage of not knowing things from their own experience!
And those rare doctors who actually had experience the disease say otherwise. Refer to this doctor who recovered herself from Hypothyroid disorder - ua-cam.com/video/_VZrY2vSbws/v-deo.html
@@ahmedshinwari Yeah, I agree with you. I want to have a research clinic that I can take on tough medical cases and not leave the patient without an answer. That's what I hope to do anyway. I misunderstood you.
I've been struggling with different endocrinologists for over a year now. They all told me after taking t4 my numbers were all within range and the answer to the reasons why I was still feeling like shit was to see a counselor. It was so insanely frustrating and I would often leave their offices in tears because I didn't feel heard. I found a doctor via Paloma Health and waited 1.5 months to talk to him. I've been unmedicated for a year and so my tsh was 33 and tpo antibodies over 600 and he told me he was surprised my t4 and t3 actually weren't too bad. He doesn't think I poorly convert to t3 but he's having me take Levo and liothyroxine to see how I feel. I'm hopefully but cautious. I've gained so much weight and I was so active before. I just don't feel like myself anymore and my new doc told me we'd get me back to my old self again! 🥺😍
Hi how are you feeling now? I'm hoping to talk to my Endo about possibly starting me on t3, with levo which I'm taking now. I have been suffering with Hashimotos for awhile now and haven't felt better on just levo alone :(
@@NishwarMohtamin how's your diet? I highly recommend eating a very clean Meat based diet. you can eat fruit and Vegetables if you can tolerate them.
@@NishwarMohtamin include liver. you will heal.
Very similar story over here. 5 endocrinologists over 8 years and they all say different things. So confusing and I’m still sick. Trying a functional medicine doctor now. Also, check out dr. Westin child’s on you tube. His stuff is interesting. Good luck.
Find a body builder they can get their hands on t3
Thank you for this video! I've been on T4 for 6 weeks and just added T3 this week after not having much symptom relief from just the T3. I'm so excited to start feeling better! Thanks for sharing this information
T4
I've been on synthroid and cytomel for 18 years. Recently my TSH was a little low and my dr took me off of cytomel. I wasn't feeling great at the time, but now I feel awful and have that "fibro" feeling. Still waiting to return to dr and have levels checked.
I had a low T3 for 12 years, until I started taking cytomel about a month ago.
That is not much time for it to kick in, so the jury is still out, but I think I might have a little more energy
I had a partial thyroidectomy last year. I was started on 25mcg of levothryoxin. Now I’m on 50mcg. Unable to lose weight, unable to sleep without Ambien, do not take temperature changes well. Wondering if Cytomel would help.
I started taking Cytomel with my Synthroid a month ago and started feeling better within days once I started taking it! If your doctor is still giving you trouble on prescribing it, find a new one. There are lots of new studies that prove people with thyroid issues need both medications. Facebook has a couple of great resource groups for Hashimoto’s, Thyroid disease, etc.
Very interesting. Thank you.
I have low body temperature and on a compound not getting better
I currently take 137 micrograms of Tyrosint and just recently got my endocrinologist to give me a low dose of Cytomel but it didn’t make a difference because the dose was so low. I ordered Cytomel online and got it and have now bumped up my dose of Cytomel to 25 micrograms and might go up a little in time. What is your opinion about the dose of Cytomel I should take in addition to the Tyrosint?
Amy, did you ever receive an answer? I'm curious as well.
How are you doing on these drugs now?
I finally got my dr to prescribe t3 w/ my tyrosint t4 - I have hashimotos. I'm hearing others talking about spreading dose out 3x day. My dr says early am & midday...but I'm dropping around 3-4pm. What do you think about dividing doses to 3x or dividing the later 2 doses in half. Also, when do you take your tyrosint?
I take this in addition to metformin, and synthroid. I have hashimoto's. I'm 32. It actually stopped me from gaining weight. I kept gaining like crazy for no reason, and my metabolism stopped. I became insulin resistant, and had pcos,pcs, and now ovarian issues calling for a full hysterectomy soon. wasnt peeing or pooping and my food was just setting in my stomach. Its genetic. But I'm better.
Thank you for watching. I am happy you have found the medication combination that works best for you!
What dosage are you on?
This sounds just like me
@@Lannie74 cytomel 5mcg, metformin 1000mg, synthroid 100mcg.
Had full radical hysterectomy 2/25 no more ovaries, so bc of that I now have an estrogen patch until I'm 50.
And yes I agree it's kinda what works for you! Everyone's body is different. I've struggled since I was 16. My thyroid might as well just be removed in my opinion
I feel it does more damage than good. I'm seriously thinking about discussing it with my endocrinologist.
Great video! I'll have to research the difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. I was looking and feeling great with cytomel until going into early menopause. Plus the pandemic, I gained 40 pounds, now I'm trying to learn how to live in a new body. All my labs are normal, the only thing wrong is that I am morbidly obese for my height. I am trying everything I know. Thanks for your channel!
Check out dr fung, and maybe try intermittent fasting. Also check out dr Westin child’s, he’s also got some interesting info. Good luck.
@@teeski693 Thank you!
@@determined1TV IF didn't help me. I think being menopausal and having thyroid issues may not suit his method. I've been doing it for ages and, if anything, seem worse.
@@swhiting100 I’ve weaned myself off of the Cidermill now I feel so much better wish you the best on your health success
thank you for this, queen. i also take tirosint (100mcg), and my doctor prescribed my liothyronine (after i asked her about it) but idk when to take it. should i take it at the same time as my tirosint, first thing in the morning? 🙏🏼
How are you doing on these drugs?
I’m in aurora I would love the speak with you ? I’m currently on cytomel
My doc wants to add cytomel but I heard it makes your hair fall out. Can you advise based on your experience?
I was on it for 5 years and never had a problem!
Hi Sara: do you take both your Tirosint and T3 together at the same time? in an empty stomach? I am starting Tirosint sol and I take slow release compounded T3. Should I take them together? one hour before breakfast? or take them appart?
Thank you! Rosa Bazzani RN
Sounds like I need Cytomel. My labs are pretty good but I’m still having symptoms bad symptoms. It has me scared because I don’t know what’s wrong. I’ve seen a rheumatologist and she said my blood work came back okay so I don’t know!
I always suggest keeping a journal of symptoms and include what your medicine/dose is at that time. Use labs and symptoms to guide you in your discussions with your doctor. It's a rough road sometimes when you are in the midst of a medication change. Being your own best advocate - AND implementing diet/lifestyle changes - are the right ways to move forward. Hang in there, Amy and thank you for watching.
I had my thyroid removed because of cancer, but I have Hashimoto’s, because I still create the antibodies.
I wonder if it attacks the hormone I taking through so I don’t mail and levothyroxine.
Oh My Gosh, it's like you read my mail, this is my life for the last At Least 7 years
My dr agreed to add 5mcg of cytomel daily. Even though my free t3 was 3.1. 10 months later my free t3 is now 1.1. Why would it drop so low?
That’s a super low dose. They usually just prescribe that dose to appease us and make us go away.
@@teeski693 not when it was already at 3.1
My doctor won't give T3 with synthroid
Found out I have enlarge liver after gallbladder was removed January 2024.
I eat healthy vegan diet no grains no sugar...my T3 is on the vary low end of normal. HOW DID FIND DOCTOR GIVE YOU T3?
Are you holistic doctor I’m in aurora co
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Thank you for the video, it is much needed for those thyroid patients who are looking for answers when their T4 isn't working and they know something isn't right. First step is to have rT3 and FT3 checked. I currently use compounded T3 but it's very expensive. At my next appointment I am going to ask my doctor if she will switch me over to Cytomel. If your endocrinologist won't prescribe you T3, try a doctor called a "functional medical doctor" or a naturopath who deals with bio- identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
Thank you for watching!
Do naturopaths even prescribe synthetic hormones? Just wondering.
@@OzmaOfOzz I’m not sure. I know, however, that my doctor who was a practising conventional medical doctor (MD), who now deals exclusively with natural bio-identical hormones (BHRT), has the ability to prescribe patients both compounded Liothyronine (T3), as well as the pharmaceutical equivalent - the synthetic T3 called Cytomel. This is in Canada. As for T4, I have no idea. She can also prescribe compounded Cortef as well as the over-the-counter Cortef which can be found in regular pharmacies.
I started getting t3 from mexico and my regular endocrinologist got mad and aaid he wasnt calling in my T4 no more. So now i got to figure out what to do with the dosage of t3 by itself
You can get T4 also from mexico!
thanc you fir the video ms sara ..i have questions please ..i use levoroxine 120mlg and i lose fat but the problom is strong heartbeat ...so the doctor change from 120 to 75. ...the heartbeat decrease but I gain weight egain so if i take t3 with it it help me or no ..note that i have insulin resistant ,.....and the last question if the t4 not turn to t3 is that decrease testosterone ,...thanc you
I have the same issues....increased resting heart rate when increasing levothyroxine alone or in combination with liothyronine or np thyroid. Don't know what to do. I agained a lot of weight in a short amount of time and I can't lose it. Now I take 225 mcg of levothyroxine but heart rate is above 90 bpm.