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Ok, got it :) every other day it is.

The Zinc doesn't say 'sulfate'.... in the fine print it just says Zinc Gluconate

I do have a different type of Magnesium, it's just plain Magnesium 250mg
So I'll take that instead of the Oxide

I'll check out the vitamin forum now (won't stay up all night again tho) !

Thanks for everything and have a Great Christmas!
Looks like we're gonna get an arctic blast here in the plains of the Central Midwest !

The Hashimoto's causes peripheral neuropathy. It is reversible depending on how long you've had the disorder. For myself it might not be completely reversible.

I have symptoms of: muscle loss in arms and back, tingling sensations in the arms/tricep/forearms/upperback, and a burning sensation - due to the nerve irriation damage. And muscle weakness.

T4 and T3 should be used for replacement therapy together. In preparations such as Thyrolar. T4 only replacement will cause lingering symptoms of hypothyroidism to continue. Due to impaired T4/T3 conversion and Reverse T3 increasing in many people further slowing metabolism. This is why if you are on say 100mcg of T4 you should add 25mcg of T3 to it.

Peoples dosages depend on where their symptoms resolve some people do well on 100mcg T4, 25mcg T3. Some are on 200mcg T4 and 50mcg of T3. It depends on the person. Their are even people who only respond to T3 - Cytomel only which completely resolves their symptoms.

If you've had enough of thyroid problems check out this website for helpful information on how to be your own doctor:

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

In regards to peripheral neuropathy what i have found to work is ultra-high doses of MethylB12 anywhere from 20-30grams per day.

Another nutrient called Benfotiamine which is the fat soluble form of Vitamin B1 has also been extremely helpful for relieving PN symptoms in many people.

http://www.mcvitamins.com/neuropathy.htm

Your best bet is to find the underlying cause of your neuropathy and treat it vigorously as soon as possible so it doesn't get worse.

For some people their could be a hidden genetic cause to their PN due to MTHFR mutation. Which is the gene mutation for folate metabolism. It simply means you cannot use regular folic acid due to this mutation and require the active form folinic acid.

Folinic Acid has many benefits for neurological disorders, elevated homocysteine levels, supports healthy methylation reactions in your body and supports your immune system and DNA repair and replication.

Hope this helps everyone.

In the US Thyrolar is not currently available (often is off the market for some mysterious reason) and Natural Thyroids are not available either (FDA acting upon them.)

Cytomel is still available (the only T3)

Some compounding pharmacies have natural animal derived thyroid powder, and are compounding capsules for some patients here and there.

Any new research on this topic since 2009?