Posted by michael on July 13, 2000, at 16:07:10
In reply to Re: atypical depression treatment? - PS » jzp, posted by noa on July 3, 2000, at 8:53:09
Noa -
Just wondering if you might share your T3 dosage...? My pdoc has just prescribed cytomel 50mcg/day - in place of the adrafinil I had been trying - in an attempt to augment 500mg wellbutrin.
Coincidentally, I also recently had some lab tests done in relation to adrafinil, and she also had a TSH test done (this was after the cytomel was prescribed). Mine was .6, which if I understand correctly, wouldn't indicate hypothyroid. (unfortunately, only the TSH was done)
Just wondering, since I have dysthymia-like symptoms (my official diagnosis) which sound similar to hypothyroid symptoms.
I'm feeling better than I had previously (it's been a couple of weeks now), but not as good as with the adrafinil. Thinking about trying 75mcg, it see if it makes any difference...
Thanks,
michael
> The endo I see has recommended the strategy of suppressing my TSH (to 0 if needed) by raising the T4 dose (I am also on T3) gradually, as long as there is noticeable benefit from it. Once I don't notice any more improvement, then I stop increasing. I feel so much better with my TSH suppressed (last check it was .3)
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> Many docs are fearful of increasing the risk of osteoporosis, but the link between taking thyroid hormones and osteoporosis is questionable, according to Mary Shomon's site (www.thyroid-info.com).
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