Hi Everybody,

So these results are after being on LDN for 250 days.  

The difference in my regimen since my last testing is that I added .37mg T4 (Levothroid) to the .7mcg of T3 (Cytomel) that I took in the previous testing period.    Also, I was more consistent with taking my 5mg DHEA.  I've been taking a nightly 3mg of melatonin and 5000iu D3 which I've been taking for months (years ?).    I mention these supplements specifically because I think they have a more direct impact on the immune system than my other supplements.  (ie fish oil,  etc)

The biggest improvement I experienced with this test round was a drop in my TSH so, clearly, the T4 has helped in that area.

I was disappointed that my antibodies didn't drop any further -- they're still significantly lower than they were when I started LDN...but I wanted another big drop.  

I'm not sure if I'll be changing any of my regimen....maybe a slight increase in T4 ???  I've been feeling pretty good -- slightly hyperish today -- but...???  Hmmmmnnnn...need to think this over.

Best wishes,

Jann

BTW: I updated my test results table if you want to see these results in context with other labs. 

Note:  I had a slight increase in my cholesterol.  I had been taking 250mg of niacin several times a week in my previous testing - but didn't take any in the last 6wks.    I'm sure the 'BLT' sandwich (bacon, lettuce, tomato)  that I ate the night before testing contributed somewhat to my slight increase in cholesterol, however, I think I may go back to the niacin -  maybe just once a week though.

Hi Jann,

Wow, has it been that long on LDN? Amazing!

How have you been feeling since starting DHEA? From everything I've been reading, the D3 is now a lynchpin to wellness in autoimmunity. I'll post something shortly on that topic. DHEA is controversial, but I hope you got a chance to see my recent post on DHEA and thyroid disease.

Yes, adding T4 would cause a drop in TSH, and truly, your TSH was too high before. The optimal levels, especially in thyroid disease, are somewhere closer to 1-2, so you still have plenty of room to spare should you decide to add more T4 and/or T3. Your Free T levels still seem a little low to me, but who am I to say? They seem proportionate against each other (i.e. FT4 and FT3), but both seem low. As for the TPO Ab... yes, it is a little disappointing to see no change since LDN, but those levels are not bad at all, Jann, not when you consider that they could be in the thousands. Those TPO levels are like my diagnosing levels with Graves' disease and it was considered very low (assuming I have your range right). I think it would help to raise your thyroid hormone levels a bit as well. 

If you've been feeling well, take it and run!  As for the cholesterol - I think it's because your T hormone levels are too low. Never fails in my case. Low hormone, high cholesterol. (btw, I avoid bacon for oh so many reasons, from fat content to salt and curatives - used to love it, but don't do it anymore).

What made you decide to stop using niacin? Any particular thing?