I've got many questions (see paragraph at the end) and I am getting very frustrated!

A few years ago, even though I have exercised for years (still do) and tend to eat low calorie healthy foods, I started to put on weight for what seemed like no reason at all. My doc dx'd me w/ a subclinical thyroid problem. I recall that my test results were somewhat normal, but my T3 was a little abnormal...I believe low.

My doc put me on Thyrolar. I got excellent results. I continued eating well and lost about 1.5 to 2 pounds consistently each week and then evened out at my normal weight. I was very happy.

About 1.5-2 years ago, I started gaining weight again and at some point to make matters worse, they stopped making Thyrolar. My doc tried putting me on Cytomel and Synthroid and this helped a tad, but not really. I still gained, but maybe slightly slower. For some unkown reason (never got to the bottom of it) the doctor took me off of all thyroid medication for a while. Since this time, the weight gained has speeded up a little.

Over the last year, I have gained 30 pounds. I have tried a variety of different programs...but always tend to eat low to moderate calories, healthy, low sugar/carbs and avoid things like sugar, fatty foods and salt. My overall diet and exercise program tends to be very good and consistent. Again, right now I'm not on any thyroid medication.

Recently, I have tried eating every two hours...some veggies and a low fat protein...this did not help.

I usually drink plenty of water (not as consistent as I should be), but even when I am consistent, this does not help.

I spoke w/ my doc who re-took the tests and I have not picked them up yet (will tomorrow) and quickly over the phone he indicated that my T4 was fine, but my T3 was again sluggish. He is hesitatant to give me any medication.

I have noticed that sometimes (not consistent) I blow up (swell) when I eat sugar or bread ...although I do not eat bread or sugar a lot and this is not consistent.

Doc is now saying that he thinks I have adrenal insufficiency.

One more thing (sorry so long and complicated). Many years ago, on an MRI I was shown to have a tiny pituitary tumor. This test was repeated 1 year later and the tiny tumor was gone. Thoughts?

Other than weight gain, a little eyelid drooping, slight fatigue, morning insomnia (waking up early lately), dry hair, some difficulties w/ body temp regulation...I'm not seeing any obvious symptoms. The weight gain is the main thing...even with low calorie, low carb, healthy foods + exercise. HELP...please see questions below...

QUESTIONS: Any clues? How do I proceed? Does this sound like subclinical hypo-thyroid? Do they still make Cytomel? Can a person take this alone? HELP! Thank you.