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I had a total thyroidectomy 16 years ago . I've been on 600 mg of levythyroxine ever since I've had blood tests and yet in past two years I've gained so much weight and my hair is like straw my skin is crappy my mood swings suicidal thoughts depression early menopausal symptoms always cold anemic hypoglycemia and insomnia brain fog head aches nose bleeds chest and adrenal pain fatigue and mustel aches you name it I gotbit , trouble swallowing like I still got a goitor stuck in my throat , my tube dosent contract properly since after my op to remove goitor thyroid , I'm constantly tired . I bare eat and my diet is good I've been plant base since birth . I don't eat junk food or procces foods nor take aways I don't drink or do drugs , I smoke but cut down stopped a few times . And I get so forgetful I bruise easy , I have trouble with my tonsils ear infections thrush boy you name it I get it I'm at the end of my mind I've been telling Mt endocrinology doctor I want to change to the or try it with my levythyroxine, I can't swallow any tablets they get stuck in my wind pipe I can't eat a lot cos I bring it up and feel like a circle storing food in my neck. This has been going g on foe years , I can't eat bread or certain foods cos boy I feel like I can't breath and my throat swells up. My para thyroid is in da get of developing parathyroid cancer my organs feel like they not working properly , I had all this b4 for 7 years prayer to my thyroidectomy I complained qs my neck was stealing same problems heavy bleeds on my monthly cycle that leave me bleeding weeks to months at a time loosing blood , went to hospital so many times was passing blood , always suffering with piles as well , they said I had kidney stones as I had grave kidney pains , then was kidney infections and then they said I had nental health. Wasn't until my 3rd child I saw a doctor in maternity who said I may have thyroid issues as I was bleeding all throw every pregnancy I had , I have 4 children. I developed cervical cancer had q great percentage of my cervix removed when I was 14 wks pregnant with my 4th baby. But when I had my 3rd the doctor said I had thyroid issues but at time they couldn't do anything cos I was pregnant then after I had him , I couldn't do it cos was on waiting list by time I was ready be seen I was pregnant with 4th baby , after my cervix removal I had same issues and balloned in weight , they still keeper telling me was kidney stones ect I mentioned what the metanerty doc said they said some woman develope it during pregnancy like preaclamptia and gestational diabetes, then it goes away. But I told them I can't breath I was getting sleep apnea and felt so awful, gaining extra weight cold tired ect , O went to q different hospital second opinion luckily saw an Egyptian doctor said I had goitor , needed revoking, so went bk to my hospital with paper work. Saw doctor there, he said he'd take put a portion then I'd bed another 3 ops. I said no if your going cut my throat you do it once only and remove it all. He said he couldn't do it. So went bk to other hospital the Egyptian doctor was also a surgeon he removed it took 7 half hours , it was size of a graipfruit, he told me there then he put me on 600 mg levythyroxine for 6 months butter I'd need go on t3 in future , it never changed as my local hospital they wouldn't do it. 3 years ago I suffered a lot stress was attacked the stress affected my hashimotos and again I lost lot blood heavy bleeds I was again put on steroid infusion with made me gain weight and fuck up my nerve system a d a blood transfusion ever since that steroid transfusion I been having vibrations in the body chest pains and qll my under active symptoms, also developed full body rents cos of it. I've tryed fasting juice diets and also raw diet , raw diet used help me but now nothing works. I've tryed natural remedies every thing you can imagine . I've diagnosed myself with every type of illness and every type cancer kniw to man kind cos I truly and going out my fucking mind here . I'm just so tired all time , I can't hint some days you know I totally forgot my own name the other week my memory is fading . I was told I might have parkisons then it was cpd, then it was covid then it was again kidney infection then it was gall bladder problems, one doctor even said it might be hetil hernia , they don't know wtf is wrong with me . One doctor the neurologist said I had brain damage was autistic I have mental health problems . Seriously, I mean I told him no it's my thyroid , no one is taking me seriously I been throw it already I know . I notice my symptoms worsen when I get stressed. The only one who believes me is my mum it runs in family thyroid issues. I was wondering if I could ask my endocrinologist aboutCytomel (liothyronine T3 , as I been saying this to levythyroxine is doing nothing but making me feel worse I noticed when I stopped taking it 2 weeks I don't feel so crappy as soon as I go bk on it same issues . But I bet he's gonna up my dose to 650 he already said he was thinking of doing it. But it won't change shit. It's never worked for me . Please help me . I'm seeing him tomorrow have an appointment at 11am I just want feel normal again. BTW I do 40 min cardio a day and I struggle to do it someday I have stop start. I used bike hike run and eat loads and do so much now I feel like I'm 80 years old. I never loose weigh or gain muscle, in fact I feel as I have no muscle its not pumping up ?? Is that a thing low muscle with hadhimotos ? And I don't sweat I go red , I'm always cold even when doing exersice in summer to. My eye sight is also detiriating. No one is understanding my pain I've lived like this so long now . I take zinc and selenium and ashwaganda, I tryed everything
Thank you thank you thank you for offering up your knowledge to the world! You are truly helping. I find your thorough, structured but concisely laid out information the most helpful of all. There are very few people, doctors and patients out there shining the light on these quietly debilitating conditions. Thank you for not sparing your energy on educating us and pointing us to the right direction. It's truly appreciated when all you battle is dismissal by most MDs. Would love to support you in every possible way!
Today I found a doctor who listened to me. She immediately put me on a low does of T3 with 25mcg of T4. She has ordered Reverse T3 tests (my endocrinologist wouldn't) and she understands the direct correlation between diet and hashimotos. She has recommended AIP. I am currently paleo. I had lost hope of finding someone who could understand that although my blood test results looked "optimal" I've felt anything but. Thank you for your advice, guidance and suggestions as many of us battle this seemingly alone.
Erin Jack I don’t know if my doctor will listen, I live in TX this is my 3 Endocrinologist....she’s better than the other but I am still struggling with her getting me the right treatment. If anyone sees this please let me know of any doctor in TX 🙏🏼
Hello, I live in Fort Worth area and am quite satisfied with my doctor, who DOES listen. He is family practice, but hormones is his deal. If you're in this area his name is : John E. Staniland @@lorettanagy4716
Before I started my liothyronine I used to struggle so much with low energy, low body temperature always cold , and depression. I just started taking liothyronine 25mcg and I feel alive again . I no longer feel cold all the time , I feel more energy almost immediately.
Thank you for this! I had a TT in 9/16 and I’ve gained 30 pounds on various doses of synthroid and 5 cytomel. Just started NDT and feel better but not necessarily good & my TSH is still high. Your video has validated my personal experience & equipped me with knowledge I can talk with my endo about. I am sincerely grateful
Very helpful. Thank you. I’m seeing a new GP today to discuss adding cytomel to my levothyroxine I have doubts about his ability to understand the thyroid I did well on NDT but my dr retired and I ended up on levothyroxine again and I’ve gained 30 lbs and my energy is low. Love your videos 👍🏻
This was incredibly informative and succinct! Thank you for not filling this with fluff! I noticed while slowly weaning off of my 25mcg Cytomel that my heart went into overdrive. It felt like it was beating harder and faster than it ever did on cytomel. I’ve since gone back on the med but thought it was interested that my heart responded as though I was hyperthyroid when in fact I was hypo. Weird. Love your work!
Thank you for the info. My Dr. Prescribed 25 mcg of Cytomel, along w my 100 mcg of Synthroid, but because it said hair loss, I had already lost about 40 percent of my hair, I did not add it. Finally, I did and I lost 5 lbs and my hair is growing back, so please, tell your patients that the T3 deficiency may be the reason for the hair loss!
@@QuantumOfSolace1 I am at 75 cytomel and 125 T4. 15 cytomel is nothing… particularly because the half life is so short. I am on slow release compounded, and still have to split it into 3 doses (25 each). I do not convert t4 into t3 properly (only minimally).
When adding T3, do you need to lower the T4 dose at same time and then do a 80/20? (not a dr) Not sure if I fully understood, but I plan on sending this to my doc.
Thank you for this video! I’ve been taking T4 now for 13 years and my T3 level has been low. My doctor just prescribed me T3 so I’m excited to see how this will affect me!
Thank you for all the wonderful information you provide! You answer so many questions ive had for years... and you do an excellent job making difficult topics easier to understand.
your videos and supplements are literally life savers! They arm me with all the information I need to advocate for myself. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
Awesome you included the mental health relationship. After months (nearly a year) of switching out combinations of anti depressants and mood stabilizers with no positive effects, My psych dr added cytomel to my cocktail and...tada. i can actually get out of bed without agonizing pain and remember things better. And have since tapered off many of the pysch meds further improving my cognition. My pcdoc never tested me for vitamins/mineral deficiencies or thyroid issues...so i did "fire" her and am looking for a new pcdoc, but glad to see the connection to mental health included in your talk.
Thanks for sharing! I actually think one of the hidden benefits to T3 is in treating those with treatment resistant depression. I wish there was a better way to spread the word!
I have taken levothyroxine for over 5 years now without any relief of low thyroid symptoms. I finally found a doctor who was dedicated to helping me. He did every test under the sun including T3 reverse. My T3 reverse number was 33. He stopped my levothyroxine and started me on the lowest Cytomel dose and I am increasing every week. I'm only on my second week. I always see studies that combine T4 and T3 meds. Are there any that have been done with T3 meds alone? What is your experience with that?
This was a great informative video. I'm getting ready to start experimenting with self treating with t3. I have most of the hypothyroid symptoms and my bloodwork shows low thyroid production. If my experiments prove successful with improving my symptoms and shows good on my bloodwork I plan to take it to my doctor and see if he will work with me for a proper treatment. I know this sounds backwards but it's just kind of how I do things. I like learning and studying and experimenting with this stuff on my own. Either way thanks for this video, it was very informative. Edit: Also subscribed, I can't wait to dig through your other videos when I have time and see what more I can learn.
@joe blow I will have first set of lab next week since starting it. When my refill came in the mail and it is the generic. But I think it works better.
Thank you so much for putting these videos out! There is a huge need for good information about this. Question- I find the extended release t3 to really increase my appetite. Is there a brand that doesn’t? Or a specific compounding pharmacy you recommend?
I am 67 and have been on levothyroxine 100 mcg since I was 25. I'm always tired and I have a very difficult time losing weight. I have also developed numbness and tingling in my left arm and left side of face. I have been complaining the last 3 years and my PCP just looks at me and moves on. In Dec she finally said she wanted me to have a brain scan bc she thinks it's a stroke. It's not a stroke. Stokes don't cause numbness to travel up your arm over several years.
@drwestinchilds can you talk more about this.....i thought it was an adrenaline response , but you said " the way thyroid hormone works is that it latches onto the nucleus of the cell, and it kickstarts genetic transcription, and this is how it works in most tissues in your body. However, in your heart, it doesnt do that, t3 sits right on the calcium channels and it causes an increased and forced contraction of the heart immediately. This is why some people that take t3, they feel that rush, those palpitations."
I am on 25mcg of compounded T3 (Liothyronine) (not Cytomel), and use the infrared sauna about once a week, each time staying in the sauna for about 25 minutes until it reaches 149F. I have not had any adverse effects. Once it hits 149F I get out.
Thank you very much Dr Child,Great info. I will be seeing the PhD soon regardless my meds, and see if they can give me T3 small amount 5 mcg of Sytonel to start with. You're very informative and helpful! I'm learning so much watching your videos. Thank you!
Good vid doc, I use 12.5mcg and gives me good results. 25mcg is 'normal body dose' but when I took it I was sweating very hard it was not fun to be on that dose. How can this be? It was pharma grade t3. People say that 12.5mcg is way to low to get results but I have deffo good results. (With perfect Diet plan tho 2200 kcal, 200 protein, 80 healthy fats, ..)
Thank You for this information it is extremely helpful, I am switching from Armour to Tirosint and Cytomel and I really needed a concise explanation because it is scary!
Hello Again Dr Childs, Listening to this, as I have been playing with different doses of T3 for my Hashi and low body temp, and was wondering if the amount you take daily really matters if you take at once in the AM or split up? Benefits for Hashi's and /or Weight lose? If you were taking 50 MCG, take both in the am or split up? I have tried a few ways and not sure I can tell a difference. I also hear some people need to go up to 75 or even 100 MCG per day, how would you know if you need that much? I have been having extreme dry mouth in the AM and I hear that could be caused by T3 as well? Any input appreciated. thanks Paul
When you take the medication doesn't really matter provided you tolerate it, and increasing your dose may be necessary - some people do require more than others, but I would check your serum lab values first.
Lisa Prater, how long did you have tinnitus? And it " disappeared with the medication? I've had it for years. I would love for mine to go away. It's only gotten worse with time. And louder. I always, always have ringing in the ears. It's horrible.
Does taking Sertraline affect natural T3 levels and also Physeptone/Methadone.? Prescribed for me after a motor accident where I incurred a spinal injury and experiencing chronic pain. I have however reduced on methadone down to 5mg per day from 90mg per day with alternative non narcotic pain management and since have noticed my bodyfat has lowered dramatically and I am holding less water weight ...Still on 100mg per day of Sertraline! . Can you please give me some feedback on this Doctor. Thank you!
I'm on Levothyroxine .112 mg and the compound T3: Liothyronine 11mg and feel better on the compounded T3 medication vs the standard T3...could be the fillers in the standard....what are your thoughts on the compounded T3?
How should one go about dosing? Specifically. Start around where? Dose increases? I think I started off too high on T3, got very bad afternoon fatigue and other symptoms even though my temp and pulse were fine. Scaling back now but wondering how much and how often to increase T3 dose. I am already on one grain NDT but my reverse T3 is too high, therefore adding T3. Thank you.
Can you tell me if t3 helps those with pcos or perhaps not having enough can be the root cause of pcos? Also, where should I go to get this supplement or see if I need it?
Dr will you do a video regarding the Wilson T3 therapy? I have high reverse t3 with normal thyroid levels. I’m taking small doses of tiromel(all I could get in Aus) to flush reverse t3 out.
Dr. Child, thank you for your information, I’m one of the beneficiary of your videos, I started take Lio a years ago reading saw the tremendous change in me, I am very happy about it. But I also realize the I have to keep increasing the dosage over the time. I was Started off with 25 mg Levothyroxine and the 25mg Liothyronine and did wonderfully, but after 3 or 4 months, I noticed weight started gaining slowly ( always the same healthy diet ) I have to increased dosages, and just like this, every several months the doses have to be increased or I will see weight gain. I wonder is the increasing dosage normal and why is that, could you please do a video to talk about the dosage increase please?
Taking T3 medication can lower your TSH quite a bit. I am not sure but I think low TSH stops your body from converting your ft4 into ft3, so now you need to make up for it with more medication.
Hi dr Childs. My RT3 is 44 and T3 is 2.6, and I am talking with my doctor about the treatment with T3. Whats is a good dose to start? 10 mcg in the morning and 10 mcg in the evening is a good place to start? Normal T3, not sustained release.
Dr. Westin Childs- I am currently on 137 mic of Tyrosint and have probably gained weight. I asked my endocrinologist to prescribe me Cytomel and just yesterday she prescribed 5 micrograms. How many micrograms of Cytomel is okay to take with 137 Tyrosint? I just want to lose some Weight or at least try!
Thanks for the video. If you take T3 for weight loss and only that should you take it in cycles for example12 weeks and then have 4 to 6 weeks off? Also, I know this is probably a stupid question but the higher the dose you take, does that mean you are more likely to lose weight quicker? I know 75mcg is the max dosage but if I was to take 100mcg or 125 mcg would it benefit me most now weighing 93kg or if I was 60kg trying to become underweight? For my BMI I need to be 80kg to be in the normal range and 59kg to be underweight. I know the heavier you are the less effective the medicine is but I would image at 60kg it would be very difficut for me to get rid of the stubborn fat. So that's why I ask about the doageages. I have heard that you need to cycle Cytomel because if you take it for 2 years and then stop, your body will forget to produce thyroid. Is this true?
I am on 300mcg of Levothyroxine. Been on it for years!! It doesn't work! My doctor won't change anything. Now that I have seen this video and heard what you said, I know more can be done. I have a very low functioning thyroid, I have T2 diabetes, I have everything you described! Insulin resistance. I am on 4 diabetic medications. Insulin, metformin, Trulicity and Glipizide ER. I know my thyroid is broken, but I can't get my doctor's to help. I've had 2 endo's and my GP doesn't know how to help. I am 50, 5ft 2 and currently categorized as obese. I cannot lose weight. I have tried everything.
You might try going on a very low carb or carnivore diet to get rid of type 2 diabetes. That type is diet related. No one needs to be a type 2 diabetic
Hello thanks for the information. how long does it take to see weight loss result on cytomel. I see some improvements on the rest of symptoms but no change in weight. Thanks
Is there any side effect if we suddenly stop cytomel in between when taking cytomel and Levothyroxine together ? And why do doctors prefer levothyroxine only ?
This gone come of bad but bipolar is a mind state. This gone sound extreme but if you have PTSD and take XTC it will smooth over trauma brain cells and help sometimes fix the problem. Now back to T3 is a "Hormone" and hormones effect any mood in alot of ways. Use it for a year Max but after a year low the intake from 100 mcg (Max.) to 25 mcg and never buy it again. 🖒
I think that Dr child has advised that people not waste a lot of time trying to convince their doctor to treat them for hypothyroidism or to treat them in a certain way for hypothyroidism. Give it your best shot with your current doctor and if your current doctor refuses to help you, move on to another doctor. That is what I did, and my new doctor prescribed levothyroxine the first visit. Next visit I am going to try to get him to increase the level of levothyroxine and add some form of t3.
Thank you Doctor, my endocrinologist prescribed me a cytomel but I was afraid to take it because of the side effects. My_tsh is 0.333, and the values of t3 and t4 are normal and are in the upper range.
K. R. Depends on how bad your thyroid and what your doctor thinks. My doctor gave me 25mg and later reduce it when we saw improvement. Always talk to your doctor Always.
Hi first time on here. My Dr prescribed Cytomel although I have normal thyroid. She said bc I had a hysterectomy and have fatigue this may help along with weight loss due to menopause at the age of 39. Im now 45. Any thoughts on me taking this w a normal thyroid. I don’t want to mess with it just because. Thanks 🙏
I’ve been taking 75 now 100 if Levoxyl but I was still feeling so tired my Endocrinologist said my t3 is extremely low so she gave me 25 mcg of cytomel and I still feel the same, now I know why because t3 is reversing so I’m going to try the Cytomel by itself for a week and see if there’s a difference.
Hi Dr. I started taking t3 2 months ago and was doing great 2x 25mcg. Lost some weight, my mood was fantastic and etc. but now I see that I dont feel the side effects of t3 anymore. I feel a a bit depressed. Does T3 stops working over time? should I increase my dose?
I'm on Cytomel only 5 mg along with my Tirosent 100mcg and i was suffering from chronic fatigue and barely had any energy i saw a difference the first day and now i still feel a bit fatigued i don't know whether it's because I'm doing more or it's because I'm obese and my doctor said that Cytomel was good for me because my TSH was low Do you think she made the right choice to prescribe Cytomel to me? I've had all the labs done that Isabella Wentz has advised and apparently all have come back normal
I recently began taking t3 and still titrating my dose. I have hashimotos (but antibodies are finally low with ldn). Do i need to take t4 with my t3...it would seem since it seems i was not converting my t4 before - that there's no real reason to take 25mcg of tyrosint.
Okay, so I’m taking plant based HRT, estriol/estradiol, testosterone, and progesterone for menopause. My TSH is good, and T4, but my practitioner said the that my T3 is low. I’m ready to start liothyronine-10 mcg. I’m trying to find info on why my T3 is low without any other thyroid TSH level issues. Is this a precursor to total hypothyroid?
I've been advised to take my T3 and NDT at least two hours after and two hours before any meal. I take it either late in the evening or when I get up during the night. Is this necessary? Is there an optimum time to take either med? Thank you.
@@leannegreen7830 I restarted my T3 this week. My thyroid lvls still struggle to get to a minimum. Its sad that my new doctor didn't even know what liothyronin was. Omg! I immediately asked for an endo referral. May take another 10yrs to get one but at this point I guess I have to evaluate my own lvls and tell them what I need. 😕
@Tiffany Lumanshattuck What is your dosage? You’d have more luck getting a T3 prescription with a specific kind of doctor called a “Functional medical doctor”. Or a naturopath.
@@leannegreen7830 Im on 125mcg levothroxin and 2.5 of lio. I get blood work done in a few weeks to check haw its working. I already feel a difference. Not much but im sure my lio will be increased.
I take Armour I’m on 180 rn but experiencing hair loss and have hashimoto my TPO was greater than 600. My hair has fallen out about 60-70% of what I had. There’s no regrowth PLEASE HELP
HEY GUYS! If you liked this video don't forget to DOWNLOAD my free thyroid resources (foods to eat/avoid, the complete list of optimal thyroid lab tests, how to find a thyroid doctor, and more) HERE: www.restartmed.com/start-here/
ALSO, I have much newer videos that I am creating so be sure to check those out as well.
I had a total thyroidectomy 16 years ago . I've been on 600 mg of levythyroxine ever since I've had blood tests and yet in past two years I've gained so much weight and my hair is like straw my skin is crappy my mood swings suicidal thoughts depression early menopausal symptoms always cold anemic hypoglycemia and insomnia brain fog head aches nose bleeds chest and adrenal pain fatigue and mustel aches you name it I gotbit , trouble swallowing like I still got a goitor stuck in my throat , my tube dosent contract properly since after my op to remove goitor thyroid , I'm constantly tired . I bare eat and my diet is good I've been plant base since birth . I don't eat junk food or procces foods nor take aways I don't drink or do drugs , I smoke but cut down stopped a few times . And I get so forgetful I bruise easy , I have trouble with my tonsils ear infections thrush boy you name it I get it I'm at the end of my mind I've been telling Mt endocrinology doctor I want to change to the or try it with my levythyroxine, I can't swallow any tablets they get stuck in my wind pipe I can't eat a lot cos I bring it up and feel like a circle storing food in my neck.
This has been going g on foe years , I can't eat bread or certain foods cos boy I feel like I can't breath and my throat swells up. My para thyroid is in da get of developing parathyroid cancer my organs feel like they not working properly , I had all this b4 for 7 years prayer to my thyroidectomy I complained qs my neck was stealing same problems heavy bleeds on my monthly cycle that leave me bleeding weeks to months at a time loosing blood , went to hospital so many times was passing blood , always suffering with piles as well , they said I had kidney stones as I had grave kidney pains , then was kidney infections and then they said I had nental health. Wasn't until my 3rd child I saw a doctor in maternity who said I may have thyroid issues as I was bleeding all throw every pregnancy I had , I have 4 children. I developed cervical cancer had q great percentage of my cervix removed when I was 14 wks pregnant with my 4th baby. But when I had my 3rd the doctor said I had thyroid issues but at time they couldn't do anything cos I was pregnant then after I had him , I couldn't do it cos was on waiting list by time I was ready be seen I was pregnant with 4th baby , after my cervix removal I had same issues and balloned in weight , they still keeper telling me was kidney stones ect I mentioned what the metanerty doc said they said some woman develope it during pregnancy like preaclamptia and gestational diabetes, then it goes away. But I told them I can't breath I was getting sleep apnea and felt so awful, gaining extra weight cold tired ect ,
O went to q different hospital second opinion luckily saw an Egyptian doctor said I had goitor , needed revoking, so went bk to my hospital with paper work. Saw doctor there, he said he'd take put a portion then I'd bed another 3 ops. I said no if your going cut my throat you do it once only and remove it all. He said he couldn't do it. So went bk to other hospital the Egyptian doctor was also a surgeon he removed it took 7 half hours , it was size of a graipfruit, he told me there then he put me on 600 mg levythyroxine for 6 months butter I'd need go on t3 in future , it never changed as my local hospital they wouldn't do it. 3 years ago I suffered a lot stress was attacked the stress affected my hashimotos and again I lost lot blood heavy bleeds I was again put on steroid infusion with made me gain weight and fuck up my nerve system a d a blood transfusion ever since that steroid transfusion I been having vibrations in the body chest pains and qll my under active symptoms, also developed full body rents cos of it.
I've tryed fasting juice diets and also raw diet , raw diet used help me but now nothing works. I've tryed natural remedies every thing you can imagine .
I've diagnosed myself with every type of illness and every type cancer kniw to man kind cos I truly and going out my fucking mind here .
I'm just so tired all time , I can't hint some days you know I totally forgot my own name the other week my memory is fading .
I was told I might have parkisons then it was cpd, then it was covid then it was again kidney infection then it was gall bladder problems, one doctor even said it might be hetil hernia , they don't know wtf is wrong with me . One doctor the neurologist said I had brain damage was autistic I have mental health problems .
Seriously, I mean I told him no it's my thyroid , no one is taking me seriously I been throw it already I know . I notice my symptoms worsen when I get stressed. The only one who believes me is my mum it runs in family thyroid issues.
I was wondering if I could ask my endocrinologist aboutCytomel (liothyronine
T3 , as I been saying this to levythyroxine is doing nothing but making me feel worse I noticed when I stopped taking it 2 weeks I don't feel so crappy as soon as I go bk on it same issues .
But I bet he's gonna up my dose to 650 he already said he was thinking of doing it. But it won't change shit.
It's never worked for me .
Please help me . I'm seeing him tomorrow have an appointment at 11am
I just want feel normal again. BTW I do 40 min cardio a day and I struggle to do it someday I have stop start. I used bike hike run and eat loads and do so much now I feel like I'm 80 years old. I never loose weigh or gain muscle, in fact I feel as I have no muscle its not pumping up ?? Is that a thing low muscle with hadhimotos ?
And I don't sweat I go red , I'm always cold even when doing exersice in summer to.
My eye sight is also detiriating.
No one is understanding my pain I've lived like this so long now .
I take zinc and selenium and ashwaganda, I tryed everything
BTW I'm not a mental case .I just need help
@@sedoniadragotta8323i used to be the same but thank to the medications i got over it
Thank you thank you thank you for offering up your knowledge to the world! You are truly helping. I find your thorough, structured but concisely laid out information the most helpful of all. There are very few people, doctors and patients out there shining the light on these quietly debilitating conditions. Thank you for not sparing your energy on educating us and pointing us to the right direction. It's truly appreciated when all you battle is dismissal by most MDs. Would love to support you in every possible way!
You're welcome!
Great topic, as a nurse practitioner my knowledge of t3 was limited and I found this very educational and eye opening
Today I found a doctor who listened to me. She immediately put me on a low does of T3 with 25mcg of T4. She has ordered Reverse T3 tests (my endocrinologist wouldn't) and she understands the direct correlation between diet and hashimotos. She has recommended AIP. I am currently paleo. I had lost hope of finding someone who could understand that although my blood test results looked "optimal" I've felt anything but. Thank you for your advice, guidance and suggestions as many of us battle this seemingly alone.
You're welcome and it sounds like you are on the right track!
Erin Jack I don’t know if my doctor will listen, I live in TX this is my 3 Endocrinologist....she’s better than the other but I am still struggling with her getting me the right treatment.
If anyone sees this please let me know of any doctor in TX 🙏🏼
Hello, I live in Fort Worth area and am quite satisfied with my doctor, who DOES listen. He is family practice, but hormones is his deal. If you're in this area his name is : John E. Staniland @@lorettanagy4716
@@lorettanagy4716 Dr. Boulden at OPTIMAL THYROID. inbox me if you need any info.
@@sandytorok1719 You are so kind and thoughtful to share your doctor. What kind of doctor is he? MD or ? ❤🙏
Before I started my liothyronine I used to struggle so much with low energy, low body temperature always cold , and depression. I just started taking liothyronine 25mcg and I feel alive again . I no longer feel cold all the time , I feel more energy almost immediately.
No hairloss ?
Thank you for this! I had a TT in 9/16 and I’ve gained 30 pounds on various doses of synthroid and 5 cytomel. Just started NDT and feel better but not necessarily good & my TSH is still high. Your video has validated my personal experience & equipped me with knowledge I can talk with my endo about. I am sincerely grateful
Happy to help!
Did you drop the 30lbs that’s what I need to loose
Yep, same 30. Good luck 🍀 ❤
Very helpful. Thank you. I’m seeing a new GP today to discuss adding cytomel to my levothyroxine I have doubts about his ability to understand the thyroid I did well on NDT but my dr retired and I ended up on levothyroxine again and I’ve gained 30 lbs and my energy is low. Love your videos 👍🏻
This was incredibly informative and succinct! Thank you for not filling this with fluff! I noticed while slowly weaning off of my 25mcg Cytomel that my heart went into overdrive. It felt like it was beating harder and faster than it ever did on cytomel. I’ve since gone back on the med but thought it was interested that my heart responded as though I was hyperthyroid when in fact I was hypo.
Weird. Love your work!
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thank you for the info. My Dr. Prescribed 25 mcg of Cytomel, along w my 100 mcg of Synthroid, but because it said hair loss, I had already lost about 40 percent of my hair, I did not add it. Finally, I did and I lost 5 lbs and my hair is growing back, so please, tell your patients that the T3 deficiency may be the reason for the hair loss!
how long before you lost five pounds?
Cytomel works better taking 5mcg 3 to 4 times a day!
Not for me - I am on 200mcg T4 and 15mcg T3 and my hair is falling out! And never lost weight!
@@QuantumOfSolace1 but are you taking Cytomel ?
@@QuantumOfSolace1 I am at 75 cytomel and 125 T4. 15 cytomel is nothing… particularly because the half life is so short. I am on slow release compounded, and still have to split it into 3 doses (25 each). I do not convert t4 into t3 properly (only minimally).
Best video I’ve seen on the topic so far. Will subscribe!
When adding T3, do you need to lower the T4 dose at same time and then do a 80/20? (not a dr) Not sure if I fully understood, but I plan on sending this to my doc.
I just started taking Cytomel today. I needed this information. Thanks so much Dr. Childs
Happy to help!
How did you do on it?
Thank you for this video! I’ve been taking T4 now for 13 years and my T3 level has been low. My doctor just prescribed me T3 so I’m excited to see how this will affect me!
Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you Doctor. You explained so well. Love and hugs from India. And I pray good health and successful career for you Sir.
Happy to help!
Thank you for all the wonderful information you provide! You answer so many questions ive had for years... and you do an excellent job making difficult topics easier to understand.
No problem.
your videos and supplements are literally life savers! They arm me with all the information I need to advocate for myself. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
Happy to help!
Interesting and thorough information. ❤❤
Awesome you included the mental health relationship. After months (nearly a year) of switching out combinations of anti depressants and mood stabilizers with no positive effects, My psych dr added cytomel to my cocktail and...tada. i can actually get out of bed without agonizing pain and remember things better. And have since tapered off many of the pysch meds further improving my cognition.
My pcdoc never tested me for vitamins/mineral deficiencies or thyroid issues...so i did "fire" her and am looking for a new pcdoc, but glad to see the connection to mental health included in your talk.
Thanks for sharing! I actually think one of the hidden benefits to T3 is in treating those with treatment resistant depression. I wish there was a better way to spread the word!
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I have taken levothyroxine for over 5 years now without any relief of low thyroid symptoms. I finally found a doctor who was dedicated to helping me. He did every test under the sun including T3 reverse. My T3 reverse number was 33. He stopped my levothyroxine and started me on the lowest Cytomel dose and I am increasing every week. I'm only on my second week. I always see studies that combine T4 and T3 meds. Are there any that have been done with T3 meds alone? What is your experience with that?
Thank you for this I finally got a Dr to prescribe T3 in conjunction w my T4 today!
That's great!
Awesome video analysis 🧐 👏👏👏
You have been a God send!😇Thank you!!
This was a great informative video. I'm getting ready to start experimenting with self treating with t3. I have most of the hypothyroid symptoms and my bloodwork shows low thyroid production. If my experiments prove successful with improving my symptoms and shows good on my bloodwork I plan to take it to my doctor and see if he will work with me for a proper treatment. I know this sounds backwards but it's just kind of how I do things. I like learning and studying and experimenting with this stuff on my own. Either way thanks for this video, it was very informative.
Edit: Also subscribed, I can't wait to dig through your other videos when I have time and see what more I can learn.
How and what time to take Tiromel 25 mg ? On empty stomach in the morning or lunch time after a meal? Thanks for the video
Wow, so much detailed information l am finally feeling hope.
Starting a low dose tomorrow. Great video.
@joe blow I will have first set of lab next week since starting it. When my refill came in the mail and it is the generic. But I think it works better.
Thank you for the knowledge and explanations. Greatly helpful to me.
Thank you so much for putting these videos out! There is a huge need for good information about this.
Question- I find the extended release t3 to really increase my appetite. Is there a brand that doesn’t? Or a specific compounding pharmacy you recommend?
Awesome video! Very well said n explained! Keep up the amazing work you do!! Thank you!
When should we take t3 and Levoxyl how far apart for best results
I am 67 and have been on levothyroxine 100 mcg since I was 25. I'm always tired and I have a very difficult time losing weight. I have also developed numbness and tingling in my left arm and left side of face. I have been complaining the last 3 years and my PCP just looks at me and moves on. In Dec she finally said she wanted me to have a brain scan bc she thinks it's a stroke. It's not a stroke. Stokes don't cause numbness to travel up your arm over several years.
Very very useful …. Do you do remote consultation ? Where is your practice
@drwestinchilds can you talk more about this.....i thought it was an adrenaline response , but you said
" the way thyroid hormone works is that it latches onto the nucleus of the cell, and it kickstarts genetic transcription, and this is how it works in most tissues in your body. However, in your heart, it doesnt do that, t3 sits right on the calcium channels and it causes an increased and forced contraction of the heart immediately. This is why some people that take t3, they feel that rush, those palpitations."
Would using an infrared sauna for detoxification be contraindicated with cytomel use due to raising body temperature while using the sauna?
I am on 25mcg of compounded T3 (Liothyronine) (not Cytomel), and use the infrared sauna about once a week, each time staying in the sauna for about 25 minutes until it reaches 149F. I have not had any adverse effects. Once it hits 149F I get out.
Thank you very much Dr Child,Great info.
I will be seeing the PhD soon regardless my meds, and see if they can give me T3 small amount 5 mcg of Sytonel to start with.
You're very informative and helpful!
I'm learning so much watching your videos.
Thank you!
Good vid doc, I use 12.5mcg and gives me good results. 25mcg is 'normal body dose' but when I took it I was sweating very hard it was not fun to be on that dose.
How can this be? It was pharma grade t3. People say that 12.5mcg is way to low to get results but I have deffo good results. (With perfect Diet plan tho 2200 kcal, 200 protein, 80 healthy fats, ..)
It depends on how hypo you are. If you’re aren’t hypo at all then 25mcg or less tends to work well for maintaining weight loss
Thanks for sharing this information, it will help me to have a discussion with my doctor regarding my thyroid nodules
You're welcome! You might also find the information in this article helpful as well: www.restartmed.com/thyroid-nodules/
Thank you so much!!! How can I get a consultation with you?
Thank You for this information it is extremely helpful, I am switching from Armour to Tirosint and Cytomel and I really needed a concise explanation because it is scary!
Glad it was helpful!
I’m on armour and it helped a lot but I’m still overweight and losing soooooo much hair and it’s not regrowing back
Are there any contraindications with taking high dose of vit D and cytomel?
Hello Again Dr Childs,
Listening to this, as I have been playing with different doses of T3 for my Hashi and low body temp, and was wondering if the amount you take daily really matters if you take at once in the AM or split up? Benefits for Hashi's and /or Weight lose? If you were taking 50 MCG, take both in the am or split up? I have tried a few ways and not sure I can tell a difference. I also hear some people need to go up to 75 or even 100 MCG per day, how would you know if you need that much? I have been having extreme dry mouth in the AM and I hear that could be caused by T3 as well? Any input appreciated.
thanks
Paul
When you take the medication doesn't really matter provided you tolerate it, and increasing your dose may be necessary - some people do require more than others, but I would check your serum lab values first.
Lisa Prater, how long did you have tinnitus? And it " disappeared with the medication? I've had it for years. I would love for mine to go away. It's only gotten worse with time. And louder. I always, always have ringing in the ears. It's horrible.
@@carlamarie110 me too!
My ear ringing went away two weeks after starting cytomel.
Does taking Sertraline affect natural T3 levels and also Physeptone/Methadone.? Prescribed for me after a motor accident where I incurred a spinal injury and experiencing chronic pain. I have however reduced on methadone down to 5mg per day from 90mg per day with alternative non narcotic pain management and since have noticed my bodyfat has lowered dramatically and I am holding less water weight ...Still on 100mg per day of Sertraline! . Can you please give me some feedback on this Doctor. Thank you!
Thank you so much because i was just put on this. Seriously.
Glad you found it helpful!
Where can I find this whole article ? it was very helpful since i just started taking Cytomel
I'm on Levothyroxine .112 mg and the compound T3: Liothyronine 11mg and feel better on the compounded T3 medication vs the standard T3...could be the fillers in the standard....what are your thoughts on the compounded T3?
What is the ratio for T3 with 90 mg of Levothyroxine? Also, Hashimotos disease is a factor.
On the dosing should you dose once or twice a day how many hours apart and what's the mcg or mg dose range?
Read the book "Recovering with T3". Answers are there.
thanks for sharing golden info
No problem!
How should one go about dosing? Specifically. Start around where? Dose increases? I think I started off too high on T3, got very bad afternoon fatigue and other symptoms even though my temp and pulse were fine. Scaling back now but wondering how much and how often to increase T3 dose. I am already on one grain NDT but my reverse T3 is too high, therefore adding T3. Thank you.
Can you tell me if t3 helps those with pcos or perhaps not having enough can be the root cause of pcos? Also, where should I go to get this supplement or see if I need it?
It can help with some of the symptoms of PCOS, yes.
Can you please address the adrenals in this topic?
Dr will you do a video regarding the Wilson T3 therapy? I have high reverse t3 with normal thyroid levels. I’m taking small doses of tiromel(all I could get in Aus) to flush reverse t3 out.
Dr. Child, thank you for your information, I’m one of the beneficiary of your videos, I started take Lio a years ago reading saw the tremendous change in me, I am very happy about it. But I also realize the I have to keep increasing the dosage over the time. I was Started off with 25 mg Levothyroxine and the 25mg Liothyronine and did wonderfully, but after 3 or 4 months, I noticed weight started gaining slowly ( always the same healthy diet ) I have to increased dosages, and just like this, every several months the doses have to be increased or I will see weight gain. I wonder is the increasing dosage normal and why is that, could you please do a video to talk about the dosage increase please?
Pleae can we address this question
Taking T3 medication can lower your TSH quite a bit. I am not sure but I think low TSH stops your body from converting your ft4 into ft3, so now you need to make up for it with more medication.
Hi dr Childs. My RT3 is 44 and T3 is 2.6, and I am talking with my doctor about the treatment with T3. Whats is a good dose to start? 10 mcg in the morning and 10 mcg in the evening is a good place to start? Normal T3, not sustained release.
Thoughts on T2?
Dr. Westin Childs- I am currently on 137 mic of Tyrosint and have probably gained weight. I asked my endocrinologist to prescribe me Cytomel and just yesterday she prescribed 5 micrograms. How many micrograms of Cytomel is okay to take with 137 Tyrosint? I just want to lose some Weight or at least try!
Just discovered you! Very interesting.
Thanks for the video. If you take T3 for weight loss and only that should you take it in cycles for example12 weeks and then have 4 to 6 weeks off? Also, I know this is probably a stupid question but the higher the dose you take, does that mean you are more likely to lose weight quicker? I know 75mcg is the max dosage but if I was to take 100mcg or 125 mcg would it benefit me most now weighing 93kg or if I was 60kg trying to become underweight? For my BMI I need to be 80kg to be in the normal range and 59kg to be underweight. I know the heavier you are the less effective the medicine is but I would image at 60kg it would be very difficut for me to get rid of the stubborn fat. So that's why I ask about the doageages. I have heard that you need to cycle Cytomel because if you take it for 2 years and then stop, your body will forget to produce thyroid. Is this true?
Wow that was informative.
I am on 300mcg of Levothyroxine. Been on it for years!! It doesn't work! My doctor won't change anything. Now that I have seen this video and heard what you said, I know more can be done. I have a very low functioning thyroid, I have T2 diabetes, I have everything you described! Insulin resistance. I am on 4 diabetic medications. Insulin, metformin, Trulicity and Glipizide ER. I know my thyroid is broken, but I can't get my doctor's to help. I've had 2 endo's and my GP doesn't know how to help. I am 50, 5ft 2 and currently categorized as obese. I cannot lose weight. I have tried everything.
You might try going on a very low carb or carnivore diet to get rid of type 2 diabetes. That type is diet related. No one needs to be a type 2 diabetic
Hello thanks for the information. how long does it take to see weight loss result on cytomel. I see some improvements on the rest of symptoms but no change in weight. Thanks
Very informative...thank you!
Welcome!
Can I take this with armour?
Is there any side effect if we suddenly stop cytomel in between when taking cytomel and Levothyroxine together ? And why do doctors prefer levothyroxine only ?
I have been on time release t3 37.5mcg 2xday for 4 years. My body rejected it. I'm now hoping to go back ND.
If you take cytomel will the body stop converting t4 to t3 naturally because it gets lazy?
I'd like to know that too!!
Yes. If you do it too long.
I have bipolar and I noticed a difference upon taking Cytomel.
This gone come of bad but bipolar is a mind state. This gone sound extreme but if you have PTSD and take XTC it will smooth over trauma brain cells and help sometimes fix the problem. Now back to T3 is a "Hormone" and hormones effect any mood in alot of ways. Use it for a year Max but after a year low the intake from 100 mcg (Max.) to 25 mcg and never buy it again. 🖒
Thanks for explaining so well
How do you avoid the insomnia the Cytomel causes?? 😢
Very helpful!
What is your opinion of liothyronine bought from peptide company?
Thank You What is your opinion of thyroid supplements such a Thyraxis- Pt? Will it help a person such as myself who has high rt3 and low t3??
I'm not familiar with that supplement so I can't comment on whether or not it works! But thyroid supplements can certainly help.
How do I convince my dr to even treat my low t3???
I think that Dr child has advised that people not waste a lot of time trying to convince their doctor to treat them for hypothyroidism or to treat them in a certain way for hypothyroidism. Give it your best shot with your current doctor and if your current doctor refuses to help you, move on to another doctor. That is what I did, and my new doctor prescribed levothyroxine the first visit. Next visit I am going to try to get him to increase the level of levothyroxine and add some form of t3.
Thanks!
Can I use it with Tamoxifen and Lucrin shots. I am on treatment for Breast Cancer. NED since Sept 2017
Great info
Thank you Doctor, my endocrinologist prescribed me a cytomel but I was afraid to take it because of the side effects. My_tsh is 0.333, and the values of t3 and t4 are normal and are in the upper range.
Hi can I just take 12mg of T3 a day for 4-6 weeks for help in weight loss?
Once getting on Cytomel and getting the dose up to 37.5. How soon until someone would see a change in their symptoms and/or weight loss?
If it's the right therapy then usually weeks to months.
What's the recommended dosage for women and for what cycle duration ?
K. R. Depends on how bad your thyroid and what your doctor thinks. My doctor gave me 25mg and later reduce it when we saw improvement. Always talk to your doctor Always.
@@kali18 I think you mean mcg not mg
Hi first time on here. My Dr prescribed Cytomel although I have normal thyroid. She said bc I had a hysterectomy and have fatigue this may help along with weight loss due to menopause at the age of 39. Im now 45. Any thoughts on me taking this w a normal thyroid. I don’t want to mess with it just because.
Thanks 🙏
I’ve been taking 75 now 100 if Levoxyl but I was still feeling so tired my Endocrinologist said my t3 is extremely low so she gave me 25 mcg of cytomel and I still feel the same, now I know why because t3 is reversing so I’m going to try the Cytomel by itself for a week and see if there’s a difference.
Does age dictate dosage of T3?
Generally, the older the patient the more sensitive they are to T3.
Dr Childs I am 40 weigh 267 and take liquid T3. Is .30 a safe dose for weight loss? In the past I lost 80lbs with this.
Hi Dr. I started taking t3 2 months ago and was doing great 2x 25mcg. Lost some weight, my mood was fantastic and etc. but now I see that I dont feel the side effects of t3 anymore. I feel a a bit depressed. Does T3 stops working over time? should I increase my dose?
The t3 did not stop working, it was just an adjustment period.
Please advise... would the dosage need to be increased to receive the benefits?
I'm on Cytomel only 5 mg along with my Tirosent 100mcg and i was suffering from chronic fatigue and barely had any energy i saw a difference the first day and now i still feel a bit fatigued i don't know whether it's because I'm doing more or it's because I'm obese and my doctor said that Cytomel was good for me because my TSH was low Do you think she made the right choice to prescribe Cytomel to me? I've had all the labs done that Isabella Wentz has advised and apparently all have come back normal
How did you get on in the end?
@@swhiting100 I'm doing well and no longer taking cytomel don't really why I stopped but feel good
Interesting how t3 impacts one with bi-polar disorder.
My dr has me on half a pill right now and add half a pull every 7 days. Was wondering if it matter if you chew it or not?
Whats the difference between hcg and t3
I recently began taking t3 and still titrating my dose. I have hashimotos (but antibodies are finally low with ldn). Do i need to take t4 with my t3...it would seem since it seems i was not converting my t4 before - that there's no real reason to take 25mcg of tyrosint.
Is it safe to use an infrared sauna if u take cytomel???
Okay, so I’m taking plant based HRT, estriol/estradiol, testosterone, and progesterone for menopause. My TSH is good, and T4, but my practitioner said the that my T3 is low. I’m ready to start liothyronine-10 mcg. I’m trying to find info on why my T3 is low without any other thyroid TSH level issues. Is this a precursor to total hypothyroid?
Also, I do have many low thyroid symptoms.
doc, can you just do t3 and stop NP. Very high rT3., like 20., fT3 3.3.
If I have a temperature of 98.6 then I have the flu or a fever. Because my body temperature is always around 96-97.
Wh6 I can't get T3 prescribe with armour ?
I've been advised to take my T3 and NDT at least two hours after and two hours before any meal. I take it either late in the evening or when I get up during the night. Is this necessary? Is there an optimum time to take either med? Thank you.
It's better to take both medications on an empty stomach to increase absorption.
What if you dissolve it under your tongue
Should I split my dosage of liquid t3 I take .4 in am and .4 in afternoon
Thank you for this very informative video!
T3 help with UARS/sleep apnea?
Does anyone know if we take our T4 and T3 at the same time every morning?
Yes!!!
You can but I don't usually recommend it. It's often better to take them apart.
I think my body temp hit 98.6 twice in 10yrs. Lol my range is 94 to 97 degrees .
Did you ever go on T3 to get your temperatures up?
@@leannegreen7830 I restarted my T3 this week. My thyroid lvls still struggle to get to a minimum. Its sad that my new doctor didn't even know what liothyronin was. Omg! I immediately asked for an endo referral. May take another 10yrs to get one but at this point I guess I have to evaluate my own lvls and tell them what I need. 😕
@Tiffany Lumanshattuck What is your dosage? You’d have more luck getting a T3 prescription with a specific kind of doctor called a “Functional medical doctor”. Or a naturopath.
@@leannegreen7830 Im on 125mcg levothroxin and 2.5 of lio. I get blood work done in a few weeks to check haw its working. I already feel a difference. Not much but im sure my lio will be increased.
@Tiffany Lumanshattuck Your dose of Liothyronine is 2.5mcg? I’ve never heard of a dose that small. If your on Cytomel, do you cut the pill up?
I take Armour I’m on 180 rn but experiencing hair loss and have hashimoto my TPO was greater than 600. My hair has fallen out about 60-70% of what I had. There’s no regrowth PLEASE HELP