any way to help with low T3 depression while waiting to start Cytomel

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have been on 30, then 60mg Armour for a while.

Since starting the higher (60mg) dose of Armour, I have been getting depressed

randomly and frequently. I've had chronic infections (lyme and bartonella) for

about a year, and my RT3 was on the high side of the normal range, and I have

not been able to measure my T3 yet.

I ordered some Cynomel and am waiting on an appt next month with Dr. Rothfeld.

However, both of these are not going to happen until next month (the Cynomel

takes 3-4 weeks for shipping).

Is there anything I can do to raise my T3 levels and improve my mood in the

meantime?

-guggul used to help, but now I feel like it makes me feel worse if I take it.

-same with 5-htp, used to help, but now it doesn't help

-st. john's wort makes me feel weird, also it can be anti-thyroid

-I sometimes take zinc, but it worsens my hirsutism (hair on jaw line, etc.) and

sometimes gives me acne

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

,

Have you tried Inositol and Niacinamide? I started them years ago to keep from

getting weepy around periods. My husband was able to replace an antidepressant

with them also, as they are considered a natural antidepressant. They also help

stabilize blood sugar.

Irene

> Is there anything I can do to raise my T3 levels and improve my mood in the

meantime?

>

> -guggul used to help, but now I feel like it makes me feel worse if I take it.

> -same with 5-htp, used to help, but now it doesn't help

> -st. john's wort makes me feel weird, also it can be anti-thyroid

> -I sometimes take zinc, but it worsens my hirsutism (hair on jaw line, etc.)

and sometimes gives me acne

>

> Thanks,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Irene,Does niacinamide act like niacin?  I didn't know this could help as well.  Do you take the inositol just for feeling down?  I'm looking for something to help with anxiety, have noticed if it helped with that?

Elyse 

,

Have you tried Inositol and Niacinamide? I started them years ago to keep from getting weepy around periods. My husband was able to replace an antidepressant with them also, as they are considered a natural antidepressant. They also help stabilize blood sugar.

Irene