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T3 and rT3 - Treated with Cytomel

I will update when I have new numbers. I appreciate your thoughts.
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- Post #21
- Jul 16, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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T3 and rT3 - Treated with Cytomel

Starting TSH was 2.69 I haven't had my TSH checked since April. I will have it re-check in a couple months when I have my complete lab review.
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- Post #19
- Jul 16, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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T3 and rT3 - Treated with Cytomel

Starting back in April was: Free T4: 1.39 Free T3: 3.8
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- Post #17
- Jul 16, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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T3 and rT3 - Treated with Cytomel

Bottom of the free T4 range? My reference range says: .082-1.77 and my lab was 1.26
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- Post #15
- Jul 16, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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T3 and rT3 - Treated with Cytomel

I think the majority of my flatness is due to my diet. I was only eating around 100 - 200g of CHO a day. I really feel like I need to be more at least 300g a day. What I was eating: Protein: 300g CHO: 250g Fat: 125g I think I need to adjust this to: Pro - 250g CHO - 300g Fat - 125g Keep...
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- Post #12
- Jul 16, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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T3 and rT3 - Treated with Cytomel

I have only been on the T3 for about 3 - 4 months. He anticipates once I bump up to 25mcg for 3 months or so, my rT3 will drop and my Free T4 will come down along with it.
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- Post #11
- Jul 16, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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T3 and rT3 - Treated with Cytomel

I was told to pay attention to my resting heart rate. If it seems like my heat is racing or I start to feel crappy then I should lower my Cytomel dosage back down.
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- Post #7
- Jul 16, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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T3 and rT3 - Treated with Cytomel

This is exactly what I am experiencing. However, I noticed if I bump my carbohydrate intake up to around 250 or more a day, then I start to fill out more.
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- Post #6
- Jul 16, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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T3 and rT3 - Treated with Cytomel

I am not taking NDT or T4. I am strictly taking 15mcg of Cytomel (liothyronine sodium). My PA recommends of the Free T3 to rT3 ratio above 20%. Currently it is around 18%.
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- Post #4
- Jul 16, 2019
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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T3 and rT3 - Treated with Cytomel

Is anyone else on Cytomel long term? I have had my numbers checked a couple of times. Currently my numbers are: Free T4 - 1.26 ng/dl Free T3 - 4.2 pg/dl rT3 - 23.2 ng/dl My dosage of Cytomel was just increase from 15mcg a day to 25mcg a day. My metabolism feels like had increase substantially...
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- Jul 16, 2019
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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TRT for 4 months - No change in labs

Yes sir. I was so hungry after my lab draw. Lol. I try to be as hydrated as I can.
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- Post #40
- Mar 28, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TRT for 4 months - No change in labs

Hey I just wanted to give you guys an update. It has been a couple minutes since I have switched from subQ to IM. One other change I made was adding back in the anastrozole. After a few weeks of IM my body order was horrible so I figured my estrogen was high. Since switching My labs were as...
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- Post #38
- Mar 28, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Horrible Body Odor with Testosterone Injections

This is exactly my though too. I believe I experienced the same thing. I start the anastrozole and everything seem to calm down. I am not sweating as much and smell 100% better!
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- Post #14
- Jan 11, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Nelson is right, the shoulder in the best injection site...

I agree with what you said. When stating absorption, I was assuming all other factors hormone/labs values, would be the same; being it is the same person. I am unsure how injecting in the left delt vs the right delt would make a difference. To answer the OP. I have not experienced this before...
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- Post #25
- Jan 3, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Nelson is right, the shoulder in the best injection site...

I don't know what to say. It could just be a coincidence. The fact of the matter is, realistically, you probably wouldn't see a direct effect from the test cyp you inject a day before. Cyp is a longer acting ester and can take weeks to be fully absorbed. If you were using prop, I would be more...
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- Post #20
- Jan 3, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038