Hey
@BeADocToGoTo1 , thx for your reply! My RT3 was high when it was measured 3 month ago. I did try Tybone (T3) because of that, but got neuropathic pain from that..
Hi
@Canned
Just because I have seen the impact of thyroid and Hashimotos on a loved one and it nearly detroyed her until it was diagnosed and treated by a doctor who had the disease herself, one more message on the subject.
The impact (or root cause) of thyroid issues on ME/CFS symptoms is not to be underestimated.
Hopefully you have access to a good functional or endocrinologist doctor who preferably has thyroid issues him/herself. Ask if they prescribe Armour (NDT), and not just the synthetics. If not, (run!) find another doctor as it shows that they are closed off to properly treating you.
Since the protocol of thyroid hormones and supplements is very specific to your body and the tiniest over- or under-medication can cause massive swings it is important to find a good doctor to help you with this balancing act. Synthetic (Synthroid) made it much worse, but Armour and a supplement regiment helped in my wife's case. For others it is the reverse. Or just T3 is needed, but there are very few doctors who will do this and have the experience to do it properly and safely.
In addition there are some related nutrient levels that would be good to check:
- selenium, iodide, iron, ferritin, iron binding capacity and saturation, and DHEA.
There are others here like
@Gingergrrl that are far more experienced than I am on the subject and it looks like she already replied above.