Recent content by bluezebra5

Quick update, I've been titrating up for 3 weeks now. I started at 1.5 grains, 1 in the morning and .5 in the afternoon. I tried to do the 1.25 but I only have .5's and they are damn near impossible to split- so I just took a few day to let the levothyroxine wear off before starting. I am now...

Funny you should ask, I started doing this the day before I posted. I've cut out all grains, dairy, sugar, and sweeteners (basically following the Whole30 guidelines). But to answer your question: my regular diet has been "healthy" (nutrient-dense foods, lots of protein and good fats, minimal...

Will do. Thanks Chris. I will post labs once I've been at this for a few weeks.

You are correct, TPOab has been the issue, althought TGab was slightly up and out of range for the first time on my most recent labs. The last time I had it checked, I had an RT3 of 16.1 ng/dL (9.2-24.1) to a FT3 of 3.1 pg/mL (2.0-4.4), but this was over a year ago. Thank you very much for all...

Thank you Chris. I have not, in the past, had an issue with pooling but it certainly could be a recent development. How would you suggest I go about switching meds? I've read suggestions ranging from "just start taking an equivalent dose" to excruciatingly slow ramp ups. Additionally, what do...

I would only view it as a negative if I were to later find out that there was some correctable, underlying reason that I couldn't keep my FT3 up on levothyroxine. Happy to make the switch, I just don't want the hassle of dosing throughout the day, being careful with food/coffee if that's not...

Hey guys, I posted a while back when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. I've come a long way, but my energy levels are still not anywhere close to what they were. I'm now up to 125mcg of levothyroxine daily. At first it seemed like I was making T3 nicely, and that perhaps T4 monotherapy would...

You are on a rather high dose of testosterone. One of our experts should chime in on this, but if you would feel comfortable reigning it back a bit, your lipids may thank you. Have you had a full CBC/CMP + lipid panel on this regimen?

I was doing Optimen from ON with additional Kelp (NOW brand I think). I'm experimenting with Legion Triumph as of a couple of weeks ago. I'm planning on doing a full panel (esp TPO) once I get home from a trip this weekend. I'll be sure to post the results. Thank you for your input, I...

I've been far too slow to update and I apologize. My sincere thanks, again for all of your contributions. Here's the latest: After meeting with my endocrinologist, and soon after, Dr. Saya, I began levothyroxine therapy at 75mcg/day. I was apprehensive at first, given all that I'd read about...

A) That's quite an interesting theory. Thank you for providing the literature to back it up as well. B) I started season 4 of House of Cards right before I read your post. Kind of spooky.

I'm with you. I've had 8 cardiologists weigh in on these arrhythmias. That's about 6 too many cooks in the kitchen. Wish you the best as well.

I understand, and I appreciate the concern CoastWatcher. There's a bit of a waitlist to see Dr. Saya, a testament to his prowess as a physician. He's in the loop.

Chris, so I can prepare myself for Monday, if I'm being offered synthetic T4, would you recommend I push for something like Armour instead?

Well first it was, "so when did you stop using anabolic steroids"? But depression certainly came up. Talk soon, Dr. Saya. Thank you.