Marilynn
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I have just started taking Cytomel this past Monday. I've been taking 1/4 of a 25 mcg tablet twice a day. Since I started, I have developed knee pain (which I've never had before), more fatigue than usual in the afternoon, and since last night I have had a pretty bad headache and a resurgence of my carpal tunnel... something I haven't had in several years. I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, but these symptoms are new or different from my regular issues.
I am wondering if these side effects mean that I have started at too high a dose for my body, or if it means that my thyroid is down-regulating, and I need to take more. I've also just received a bottle of Thyro-Gold (at Dr. Peat's suggestion) but haven't started taking any yet. I'm wondering if T4 is likely to help or hurt this situation.
Does anyone here had any insights on this? I have researched a bit, and some folks say that the headache typically goes away in a couple of weeks. I'm willing to stick it out if that is true. I just don't want to damage myself further.
Thank you!
I am wondering if these side effects mean that I have started at too high a dose for my body, or if it means that my thyroid is down-regulating, and I need to take more. I've also just received a bottle of Thyro-Gold (at Dr. Peat's suggestion) but haven't started taking any yet. I'm wondering if T4 is likely to help or hurt this situation.
Does anyone here had any insights on this? I have researched a bit, and some folks say that the headache typically goes away in a couple of weeks. I'm willing to stick it out if that is true. I just don't want to damage myself further.
Thank you!