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Thought I would toss this out there since I haven't seen any threads that answers the questions - will T4 rise on its own after stopping Cytomel used to lower RT3? I started taking 20mcg day of Cytomel in March this year due to high RT3 of 28.1. Just completed my blood test for consult with...

ratbag I'm going to start a new post on the Thyroid section. Think it may help clear up some questions on T3 meds and lowering T4.

Can you post your thyroid labs with ranges? High RT3 will make you feel worse than bad. I just went thru that. Lots of good thyroid members here that can advise you.

Can you post your thyroid labs with ranges? High RT3 will make you feel worse than bad. I just went thru that. Lots of good thyroid members here that can advise you.

I would definitely ask for a full thyroid panel. Low thyroid and low testerone symptoms are identical. At a minimum test TSH, T4, Free T4, Free T3, T3 and Reverse T3. Lots of great information in the Thyroid section of ExcelMale.

Thanks Vince C.... too often most men think when they start having symptoms of ED, low energy, brain fog, etc. that its GOT to be testosterone. I was in that boat about 3 years ago and have since learned a healthy functioning thyroid with optimal T3, T4, RT3 levels can make a huge difference in...

Your testosterone levels certainly don't warrant therapy. Based on your symptoms, have you had a full thyroid panel done? Symptoms are very similar. Here is good explanation by a top thyroid MD: https://www.restartmed.com/thyroid-symptoms-men/

Time to find a new Doctor. Where in Canada do you live? We have some well treated Canadians here that may be able to help.

Have you had T3 and Reverse T3 labs done? Considering your symptoms I would definitely check those. Here is good info on Synthroid: https://stopthethyroidmadness.com/t4-only-meds-dont-work/

Here are 2 good links on how to flush high RT3 out of your system. First you must correct the cause of it in the first place like low iron, ferritin, etc. Good read. My RT3 was 28 back in Feb when first diagnosed. Have been on Cytomel since then and waiting on blood test results to come...

Why are you taking Cytomel and what were your lab test like before starting? Sounds like you aren't taking high enough dose and fatigue, sleepiness are hypo symptoms.

Lt Chris will be interesting to see what Defy changes your meds to after the consult. Looks like your RT3 is responding well to the Liothyronine but your T4 is in the gutter. I'm in same boat with high RT3 of 28.1 back on 2/16 and am taking Cytomel 20mcg day, not quite as much as you. I am...

From the attached study, it appears low thyroid function can cause low testosterone which may be why most of us think its low T causing our symptoms when in fact, very well could be low thyroid function and probably both. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15142373 Its well known in the...

You have to watch your GFR kidney function if taking boron. Been taking 6mg day for about 2 years for high SHBG and my GFR has been declining. Didn’t know that until recently so I’ve stopped. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-894/boron If your GFR is ok then I would take it.

Your symptoms may not be all testosterone related. Could be your thyroid. Your FT3 of 3.3 appears to be in middle of range however, optimal ranges are 3.8-4.4 pg/ml. Here is good resource for what is normal ranges and what is optimal...

Roberto you paid for those labs so if it were me I’d tell the Dr you want a copy and post them here. I’d also find another DR. 2 mg Anastrozle week is crazy!

Kirk I think your free T % is more like 2.8. At a 300 level T 2% of that would be 6. In any event you will be in good care with Defy. Be sure and have them include thyroid testing as well. Symptoms mimic each other in many ways. Good luck and welcome.

A 1 for me. Felt worse while using it. Check out side effects at Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/expert-answers/hcg-diet/faq-20058164

Have you ever tested your ferritin? Low ferritin is a cause as well as blood pressure meds, especially beta blockers (metoprolol), diabetic meds, anti seizure and anti depressants, and so on. Any surgery can put stress on your system as well. Extreme stress can also be a cause. Read thru the...

Meanbreen your Reverse T3 is too high. Needs to be less than 15. You need a T3 med like cytomel to decrease it. What type of thyroid med are you on? Here are 2 very good descriptions and how to treat it: https://www.restartmed.com/reverse-t3/ https://stopthethyroidmadness.com/reverse-t3/

Agreed Orrin... Good post. Too many men think its all about low T when it also could be the thyroid causing the symptoms. Another good link to go with what you already have is this one - https://www.restartmed.com/thyroid-symptoms-men/ Thought I...

shayima since you are going to a health clinic, I would have them run a FULL thyroid panel as well as testosterone. Yes your testosterone is low and will prevent weight loss but, with what you have been thru you may be hypothyroid as well since it is well studied that unable to lose weight is a...

That is really strange. Are you taking any supplements at all? Something is grabbing your E2. Dr Saya hopefully can figure this out but you are the first person I’ve seen with this problem.

Your symptoms may not be testosterone related. Your numbers look perfect so, no reason for testosterone to cause your symptoms IMHO. If it were me, I would get a full thyroid panel done with T4, T3, FT3 and RT3 at a minimum. Here is good comparison of symptoms of low thyroid and low...

Yes according to Dr. Childs who has treated many patients with high RT3. While taking the T3 med cytomel, you can work on the underlying cause of it being high to begin with. Your RT3 and T3 will slowly be corrected. Read this carefully......I would start taking Cytomel as quickly as I could...

By the way, what type of testosterone are you injecting and what is the oil? Just curious......by the way, if I remember correctly Trump's total T was in the 450 range and he's pretty active and healthy....

https://www.restartmed.com/thyroid-symptoms-men/

altec here is a good post by one of our moderators the great Vince that covers a lot of ground on T4 and T3 dosing. They are the only 2 thyroid hormones actually active with T3 being the most important. I would read the post end to end and dig deeper into other posters with website references...

I think you have a thyroid problem that's causing your symptoms. Your T4 is very low and so is your T3. See this link on what is normal thyroid levels and optimal levels: https://www.restartmed.com/normal-thyroid-levels/ Dr Childs also has a great explanation of ALL thyroid symptoms. They...