The problem is they never give you medicine that gives optimal result ,its just enough to meet a requirement. I know dozens of people that say this for years and have the same problem. Never feel like I operate at that I can actually lose weight or have energy like always in a fog. I never had a weight problem even after 4 children. Its not in my family ,obesity or thyroid. I told my doctor back when I turned 40 that I gained 11 pounds in one month. He told me to push myself away from the table. My father told me I didnt look like myself that my face was fat. I always had a thin body and face. Later the doctor called when he saw me after months and said your metabolism is completely shut dow. I was put on levothyroxine but it just kept me level. Even new doctors still revert to the same old charts and say its stablized. Blood work is extremely expensive and they would have to approve it to be covered.
I was told time and time again that my mothers thyroid meds were ok. Her skin was chronically dry, hair thin, very overweight and very tired. When she transferred to another doc, they upped her dosage.
When my doctor checks thyroid they always say its where it should be,the problem is insurance companies have a standard that they consider in the range for most people and that isnt possible. I have been on medicine for years they may increase it but I never feel optimal. They just say its in the right range.insurance companies are notorious for this.
I can't get a doctor to help me. They removed my thyroid and sold it to the 3lit3. I didn't find you until after it was taken out and now I've been MKUlta'd.
What about ADH? Having high ADH could cause swelling, right? And its a hormone produced by the hypothalamus. But the pituitary is also involved in how much is released, right? Thyroid hormones are also controlled by the those glands. Hmmmm. So much we just don't know. I have plenty of thyroid hormones in my blood. My cells seem to not take them in. Defective thyroid hormone transporters, maybe? Anti TH receptor antibodies? Just wondering if you have ever researched into that?
I reached optimal TSH levels more than a decade ago, but I still have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I have also been taking vitamin D for years. Any other ideas? I have very high prolactin levels as well, but I haven't been taking any medicine for that because it made me nauseous and was very expensive. T3, T2, etc. are not prescribed in my country; it is forbidden. I tend to have high cortisol levels usually. Could that be the reason?
I stopped taking levothyroxine/synthroid about 6-7 years ago with my Drs acknowledgment. I was on a very low dose and it made my symptoms worse and caused heart palpitations. My physician at the time and others since have not offered me anything else. After coming off the meds I was diagnosed with hashimitos ( originally told it was hypothyroidism). Still not offered an alternative. My eyes are always puffy and my face 😞. I asked about armour and they refused to prescribe it for me. Most of the time my TSH is just under a 4 but my last test it was a 7 and that was about 5 months ago and she isn't rechecking it. I'm very frustrated and don't know what to do. I've seen an endocrinologist in the last year and that was useless also. He said because my test results were under a 5 that there was no reason for medication even after noticing how puffy underneath my eyes were 🤦♀️🤷♀️
1-9-2025. A recent experience. For years I have had nodules on my thyroid. I have had biopsies as well as yearly ultrasounds on my thyroid. Over the holidays, I had my yearly ultrasound . THIS TIME I was blown away by the results. The nodules have reduce in SIZE. Hallelujah ! The thing is…….I know WHY I got such a good report. It was because of a supplement that I started taking several months ago. Naturally, I am thrilled to actually see one of my newly found supplements actually WORKING !!!❤️
@@cl3381 iodine.. Finding that we need it to live, the first thing I did was get myself tested to see the amount I needed ( by kinesiology ). I was told 3 per day. The next week I was tested again. 3 per day. The next week I was told 2 per day. And the next it was 1 per day. So, you can see that I really really had a deficiency in iodine.
Can someone explain why free t3 and free t4 would both decrease when taking liothyronine only (working up to 45mcg)? Also, the higher the liothyronine dose, the more my bmr seems to decrease, even tho liothyronine should be increasing the metabolism? Would adding Tirosint be wise to help balance the ft4 and ft3?
I no longer have a thyroid, so taking T3 only means a suppression of T4 and rT3 and there’s no T4 to convert to T3, so I need higher doses of T3. Still trying to figure out the right dose.
If you take a high amount of t3 only, your tsh will become depressed so your thyroid will stop producing t4 and t3. So, both will go down. Often, you have to get the free t3 over the top of the range to feel good when taking t3 only. But lots of people can't handle t3 only, and there are some studies which suggest that t4 is not just a hormone waiting to be converted and actually does affect some cells (like hair follicles) on its own. Reverse t3 will naturally go down when there is no t4 to convert to either t3 or reverse t3. T3 is not converted to reverse t3. It is converted to a form of t2. Hope that helps a little.
@@landslide82 the issue started w my ft3 being too low. Ft4 and tsh were fine. I started w 5mcg of liothyronine and increased by 5mcg every few months. My ft3 remained low and only once managing to reach the very low end of the normal range. Then it dropped below normal again My Ft4 is pretty low, at. 0.3... Which is a normal response to t3 meds as u mentioned. But it's concerning that my ft3 isn't responding to the meds. I take the cofactors like iodine, minerals, mag, tyrosine, selenium, etc. I'm not sure what to do.... If I add the Tirosint, do I lower the liothyronine dose? My doc is stumped and it's been frustrating for me, esp bc my Ft4 was fine before and my ft3 is now lower or the same as before I started the meds a couple yrs ago
@@landslide82 so would adding a t4 medication be wise in a situation like mine? I'm concerned w how low my Ft4 has become (but that's to be expected on t3 meds), but more concerned thst my ft3 still isn't within normal range. I'm also worried my thyroid will become dependant on the t3 meds and not produce the necessary hormones. Can thst occur?
Started taking thyroid support supplement and feel better. Less orbital edema and more energy. ❤
The problem is they never give you medicine that gives optimal result ,its just enough to meet a requirement. I know dozens of people that say this for years and have the same problem. Never feel like I operate at that I can actually lose weight or have energy like always in a fog. I never had a weight problem even after 4 children. Its not in my family ,obesity or thyroid. I told my doctor back when I turned 40 that I gained 11 pounds in one month. He told me to push myself away from the table. My father told me I didnt look like myself that my face was fat. I always had a thin body and face. Later the doctor called when he saw me after months and said your metabolism is completely shut dow. I was put on levothyroxine but it just kept me level. Even new doctors still revert to the same old charts and say its stablized. Blood work is extremely expensive and they would have to approve it to be covered.
Agree. The doctors these days do NOTHING for our hypothyroidism🤬😢
I was told time and time again that my mothers thyroid meds were ok. Her skin was chronically dry, hair thin, very overweight and very tired. When she transferred to another doc, they upped her dosage.
When my doctor checks thyroid they always say its where it should be,the problem is insurance companies have a standard that they consider in the range for most people and that isnt possible. I have been on medicine for years they may increase it but I never feel optimal. They just say its in the right range.insurance companies are notorious for this.
Guasha helped me a lot! Game changer!
So tired of looking good on paper only!! Puffy face and eye lids for months and months.
I can't get a doctor to help me. They removed my thyroid and sold it to the 3lit3. I didn't find you until after it was taken out and now I've been MKUlta'd.
What about ice baths or cryotherapy?
Can you make a video with syntroid and liothyronin treatment togheter?
Hi, if you developed shadows under eyes since been diagnosed, is there anything that can help these
What about ADH? Having high ADH could cause swelling, right? And its a hormone produced by the hypothalamus. But the pituitary is also involved in how much is released, right? Thyroid hormones are also controlled by the those glands. Hmmmm. So much we just don't know. I have plenty of thyroid hormones in my blood. My cells seem to not take them in. Defective thyroid hormone transporters, maybe? Anti TH receptor antibodies? Just wondering if you have ever researched into that?
I reached optimal TSH levels more than a decade ago, but I still have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I have also been taking vitamin D for years. Any other ideas? I have very high prolactin levels as well, but I haven't been taking any medicine for that because it made me nauseous and was very expensive. T3, T2, etc. are not prescribed in my country; it is forbidden. I tend to have high cortisol levels usually. Could that be the reason?
Hi im wondering can i order a few items without starting an account, like order as a guest, ty
I stopped taking levothyroxine/synthroid about 6-7 years ago with my Drs acknowledgment. I was on a very low dose and it made my symptoms worse and caused heart palpitations. My physician at the time and others since have not offered me anything else. After coming off the meds I was diagnosed with hashimitos ( originally told it was hypothyroidism). Still not offered an alternative. My eyes are always puffy and my face 😞. I asked about armour and they refused to prescribe it for me. Most of the time my TSH is just under a 4 but my last test it was a 7 and that was about 5 months ago and she isn't rechecking it. I'm very frustrated and don't know what to do. I've seen an endocrinologist in the last year and that was useless also. He said because my test results were under a 5 that there was no reason for medication even after noticing how puffy underneath my eyes were 🤦♀️🤷♀️
Well that's the problem. Stopped taking thyroid meds. Don't feel 1 bit different. Js
1-9-2025. A recent experience. For years I have had nodules on my thyroid. I have had biopsies as well as yearly ultrasounds on my thyroid. Over the holidays, I had my yearly ultrasound . THIS TIME I was blown away by the results. The nodules have reduce in SIZE. Hallelujah ! The thing is…….I know WHY I got such a good report. It was because of a supplement that I started taking several months ago. Naturally, I am thrilled to actually see one of my newly found supplements actually WORKING !!!❤️
What supplement is that?
Yes! What is that supplement please 😊
@@mariah2490 Iodine, Mariah. It is the first time in my life taking it, and I regret that I wasn’t wiser sooner.
@@cl3381 iodine.. Finding that we need it to live, the first thing I did was get myself tested to see the amount I needed ( by kinesiology ). I was told 3 per day. The next week I was tested again. 3 per day. The next week I was told 2 per day. And the next it was 1 per day. So, you can see that I really really had a deficiency in iodine.
I'd like to know too
Can someone explain why free t3 and free t4 would both decrease when taking liothyronine only (working up to 45mcg)?
Also, the higher the liothyronine dose, the more my bmr seems to decrease, even tho liothyronine should be increasing the metabolism?
Would adding Tirosint be wise to help balance the ft4 and ft3?
I no longer have a thyroid, so taking T3 only means a suppression of T4 and rT3 and there’s no T4 to convert to T3, so I need higher doses of T3. Still trying to figure out the right dose.
If you take a high amount of t3 only, your tsh will become depressed so your thyroid will stop producing t4 and t3. So, both will go down. Often, you have to get the free t3 over the top of the range to feel good when taking t3 only. But lots of people can't handle t3 only, and there are some studies which suggest that t4 is not just a hormone waiting to be converted and actually does affect some cells (like hair follicles) on its own. Reverse t3 will naturally go down when there is no t4 to convert to either t3 or reverse t3. T3 is not converted to reverse t3. It is converted to a form of t2. Hope that helps a little.
@@landslide82 the issue started w my ft3 being too low. Ft4 and tsh were fine. I started w 5mcg of liothyronine and increased by 5mcg every few months. My ft3 remained low and only once managing to reach the very low end of the normal range. Then it dropped below normal again
My Ft4 is pretty low, at. 0.3... Which is a normal response to t3 meds as u mentioned. But it's concerning that my ft3 isn't responding to the meds.
I take the cofactors like iodine, minerals, mag, tyrosine, selenium, etc. I'm not sure what to do....
If I add the Tirosint, do I lower the liothyronine dose? My doc is stumped and it's been frustrating for me, esp bc my Ft4 was fine before and my ft3 is now lower or the same as before I started the meds a couple yrs ago
@@landslide82 so would adding a t4 medication be wise in a situation like mine? I'm concerned w how low my Ft4 has become (but that's to be expected on t3 meds), but more concerned thst my ft3 still isn't within normal range.
I'm also worried my thyroid will become dependant on the t3 meds and not produce the necessary hormones. Can thst occur?
@@summersalix is your tsh suppressed?