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Thyroid, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, DHEA, etc
Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
My start on NDT
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<blockquote data-quote="WrenchHead80" data-source="post: 156069" data-attributes="member: 17451"><p>UPDATE:</p><p></p><p>Been a while since I started thyroid treatment again. I'm glad to say this time around everything is going a lot better.</p><p></p><p>I started by taking one 9/38mcg capsule in the AM for one week. Second week I added one 4.5/19mcg capsule in the afternoon for one week. Following week raised the afternoon dose by another half for a total of 1grain AM and 1grain PM. I felt better with every raise but after a couple days I'd go backwards a little till the next raise.</p><p></p><p>Dr, Saya wanted me to stop at 2grains total a day till follow up labs but I felt with the positive effects I was having and reading at STTM that it's okay to go up to 3grains before labs if no negative symptoms come up, I could raise it. I called up Defy and asked if I could raise another grain by doing half one week followed by another half the following week. The RN nurse asked Saya and he gave me the okay. So I raised the AM dose by 1/2 and again the AM the following week by another 1/2 (total of 2grains AM 1grain PM).</p><p></p><p>After a week or two of that dose I felt I needed more. Figured it was worth trying to see if they would without labs but understood if they said no. They said no but said I could get labs to see where I was and to schedule my follow up appointment to discuss future dosing. The nurse I spoke to said 3grains is a lot and doubted I needed more. So I got labs done.</p><p></p><p>Here’s the results of 2grains AM 1grain PM.</p><p></p><p>TSH .946 (.270-4.200)</p><p>FT4 0.81 (.80-1.90)</p><p>FT3 2.95 (2.00-4.40)</p><p>RT3 8.6 (9.0-27.0) WOOHOO</p><p>AB 30 (0-115)</p><p>TPO 51 (<35) WOOHOO COMING DOWN!</p><p></p><p>IRON CAME UP NICELY</p><p>IRON 126 (59-158)</p><p>UIBC 183 (112-347)</p><p>IRON BINDING CAPACITY 309 (250-450)</p><p>FERRITIN 134 (30-400)</p><p>IRON SATURATION % 41 (13-45)</p><p></p><p></p><p>After seeing these results I called to get the okay to raise in the mean time since my follow up appointment was weeks away and again I started feeling I was going backwards again. The RN lady still stuck with her you’re on a lot right now. I explained my symptoms and labs clearly show I'm going in the right direction but I need more. Told her run this my Dr. Saya he will say it’s okay. Got a response the next day from her saying he said it was okay.</p><p></p><p>I raised the morning dose by 1/2 and again a week later the other half (total of 3grains am 1grain pm). I decided after a few days of that to split the dose equally since I take my two dosing almost 12hrs apart. So I've been taking 2grains am and 2grains pm now.</p><p></p><p>I also started taking the LDN early on with no problems. The pharmacy only makes 4.5mg pills and read some people need to start on a lower dose to avoid negative symptoms. So I ordered empty pill shells and split the powder of one pill in half by eye balling it with a razor blade. Made two weeks’ worth of half pills to transition on to LDN before taking the full 4.5mg pill. Had no problems. I never had sleep problems but I can tell you I get the deepest sleep of my life now. I dream threw out the whole night now too. I also started feeling a lot calmer threw out the day.</p><p></p><p>Since being on the thyroid medication this time, I can tell you it was the missing link. Now I'm actually starting to feel and look like someone that’s on TRT. My strength has increased and I'm starting to put on muscle easier. Veins are popping up all over the place too. My heart alone has shown much improvement based on the heart monitor my CrossFit gym uses. My resting heart rate is lower, my heart rate doesn't climb as high during hard work outs and my recovery heart rate is much better. My brain fog is mostly gone and my memory is getting a lot better now. I also feel calmer and more at peace. </p><p></p><p>I understand now why some members suggested using Dr. Saya to start with. If you have thyroid problems or a difficult case just save yourself time and book it with him.</p><p></p><p>My follow-up with Dr. Saya is this Tuesday. I will be asking for another raise in thyroid dosing.</p><p></p><p>What’s considered a "normal" or "high" synthetic thyroid dose to people here?</p><p></p><p>I'm thinking I may end up in the 5 to 6grains area when I finally get to my final dose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WrenchHead80, post: 156069, member: 17451"] UPDATE: Been a while since I started thyroid treatment again. I'm glad to say this time around everything is going a lot better. I started by taking one 9/38mcg capsule in the AM for one week. Second week I added one 4.5/19mcg capsule in the afternoon for one week. Following week raised the afternoon dose by another half for a total of 1grain AM and 1grain PM. I felt better with every raise but after a couple days I'd go backwards a little till the next raise. Dr, Saya wanted me to stop at 2grains total a day till follow up labs but I felt with the positive effects I was having and reading at STTM that it's okay to go up to 3grains before labs if no negative symptoms come up, I could raise it. I called up Defy and asked if I could raise another grain by doing half one week followed by another half the following week. The RN nurse asked Saya and he gave me the okay. So I raised the AM dose by 1/2 and again the AM the following week by another 1/2 (total of 2grains AM 1grain PM). After a week or two of that dose I felt I needed more. Figured it was worth trying to see if they would without labs but understood if they said no. They said no but said I could get labs to see where I was and to schedule my follow up appointment to discuss future dosing. The nurse I spoke to said 3grains is a lot and doubted I needed more. So I got labs done. Here’s the results of 2grains AM 1grain PM. TSH .946 (.270-4.200) FT4 0.81 (.80-1.90) FT3 2.95 (2.00-4.40) RT3 8.6 (9.0-27.0) WOOHOO AB 30 (0-115) TPO 51 (<35) WOOHOO COMING DOWN! IRON CAME UP NICELY IRON 126 (59-158) UIBC 183 (112-347) IRON BINDING CAPACITY 309 (250-450) FERRITIN 134 (30-400) IRON SATURATION % 41 (13-45) After seeing these results I called to get the okay to raise in the mean time since my follow up appointment was weeks away and again I started feeling I was going backwards again. The RN lady still stuck with her you’re on a lot right now. I explained my symptoms and labs clearly show I'm going in the right direction but I need more. Told her run this my Dr. Saya he will say it’s okay. Got a response the next day from her saying he said it was okay. I raised the morning dose by 1/2 and again a week later the other half (total of 3grains am 1grain pm). I decided after a few days of that to split the dose equally since I take my two dosing almost 12hrs apart. So I've been taking 2grains am and 2grains pm now. I also started taking the LDN early on with no problems. The pharmacy only makes 4.5mg pills and read some people need to start on a lower dose to avoid negative symptoms. So I ordered empty pill shells and split the powder of one pill in half by eye balling it with a razor blade. Made two weeks’ worth of half pills to transition on to LDN before taking the full 4.5mg pill. Had no problems. I never had sleep problems but I can tell you I get the deepest sleep of my life now. I dream threw out the whole night now too. I also started feeling a lot calmer threw out the day. Since being on the thyroid medication this time, I can tell you it was the missing link. Now I'm actually starting to feel and look like someone that’s on TRT. My strength has increased and I'm starting to put on muscle easier. Veins are popping up all over the place too. My heart alone has shown much improvement based on the heart monitor my CrossFit gym uses. My resting heart rate is lower, my heart rate doesn't climb as high during hard work outs and my recovery heart rate is much better. My brain fog is mostly gone and my memory is getting a lot better now. I also feel calmer and more at peace. I understand now why some members suggested using Dr. Saya to start with. If you have thyroid problems or a difficult case just save yourself time and book it with him. My follow-up with Dr. Saya is this Tuesday. I will be asking for another raise in thyroid dosing. What’s considered a "normal" or "high" synthetic thyroid dose to people here? I'm thinking I may end up in the 5 to 6grains area when I finally get to my final dose. [/QUOTE]
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