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Originally Posted by mrsD
Yes, it would require a special prescription.
However, the way T3 works, it would only confer a small advantage. T3 is quickly absorbed into tissues. It is not protein bound and carried around for a longer time period like T4 is.
T4 is designed biologically thru evolution to be a "backup" and standby, as part of the biofeedback process.
Too much T3, will over stimulate tissues over time, and lead to side effects, like bone loss, and cardiac stimulation. Too much thyroid is a factor in osteoporosis.
A sustained release form of T3, would slow the absorption down a little each day. But it too is not perfect. I don't think any of our thyroid treatments are "perfect" yet.
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Thank you MRs.D. I went to my local pharmacy, unfortunately, they do not do compounding.
My TSH has gone haywired. Never did my T3 has gone out of range, till recently even after the total thyroidectomy. I am not sure if this abnormality in my thyroid function is causing the flare ups of my neuropathy (if not the usual pain cannot be considered as flare-ups).
I am interested to know if the TSH, T3 and T4 are back to the normal levels, can I go back to just taking Synthroid without Cytomel? I am trying to minimize my medications to protect the liver/kidney.