Posted by Tabitha on January 17, 2005, at 12:46:15
In reply to Re: My Cytomel (T3 thyroid hormone) trial, posted by Bill LL on January 13, 2005, at 14:20:24
I think we've read the same stuff. Dr Bob's tips had some good info about T3.
I did find one reference somewhere that said the osteoporosis link was uncertain. I'm pre-menopausal but I'll try to get regular bone density scans.
I don't actually know if I'm euthyroid since my last lab-work was before the official range of "normal" changed, and I don't have my numbers. But there are some doctors who argue that the bloodwork isn't all that useful anyway, that it's best to treat by symptoms. Maybe that's why pdocs are more open to using the stuff-- that's how they treat their patients anyway due to the lack of lab tests for psych issues.
Regardless, I actually feel healthier on this stuff. Psych meds have always made me feel less healthy. It's like my brain feels better, but my body feels worse. And I think the AD has been pushing me from depression to anxiety. Which does help my functioning, but it isn't really a great result.
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