Darlene Shares Her Experience with Cytomel (t3)

by Dr. G. Pepper | Apr 10, 2009 | general health & nutrition, hormones, metabolism, thyroid

Darlene sent us this post in which she explains how the addition of Cytomel (t3) resulted in a great improvement in her symptoms of hypothyroidism. Many physicians including endocrinologists continue to dispute the benefit of adding t3 in situations such as...

Dr. Cobbs Clarifies His Position on Thyroid Hormone Replacement

by Dr. G. Pepper | Mar 27, 2009 | hormones, metabolism, thyroid

Dr. Cobbs responds to questions from Tony Kingkade, regarding the use of branded t4 (Synthroid), in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Dr. Cobbs, Chief of Endocrinology at North General Medical Center, writes: Mr Kingkade has a very interesting opinion. I prefer to deal...

Tony Kingkade Responds to Dr. Cobbs

by Dr. G. Pepper | Mar 24, 2009 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid

Several days ago, Dr. Ron Cobbs offered his opinion on thyroid hormone replacement therapy. He was very much in favor of using pure t4 therapy, specifically the branded products (Synthroid, Levoxyl). Now Tony Kingkade offers his response to Dr. Cobbs. Read his opinion...

Dr. Ron Cobbs, Noted Endocrinologist, Speaks Out

by Dr. G. Pepper | Mar 22, 2009 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, thyroid

We welcome a contribution from Dr. Ron Cobbs. Dr. Ron Cobbs and I go way back. We knew eachother when he was finishing his endocrinology fellowship at LIJ Medical Center on Long Island in the 80’s. Later he worked as an attending Endocrinologist at a New York...

Carol’s Experience with Thyroid Hormone Replacement.

by Dr. G. Pepper | Mar 22, 2009 | hormones, thyroid

Carol has submitted a great post about her experience with thyroid hormone replacement therapy. I think our visitors will find it helpful. You can find her post on our forum page at: https://www.metabolism.com/health-and-nutrition-forum/ Click on over to the forum and...

Will Kay’s Metabolism Get a Boost from Cytomel?

by Dr. G. Pepper | Mar 19, 2009 | general health & nutrition, metabolism, thyroid

I too am having the same problem after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 4 weeks ago. I am on .25 mcg of Levothyroxine and am experiencing severe fatigue and weight gain as well as feeling all around “sluggish”. I, too, am at a job where I need my mental...