Cytomel

Yes, Yes, and YES. If you are treatment resistant, exhibit Hypothyroid like symptoms, have a Psychiatrist try you on Cytomel.

I have suffered from Treatment Resistant Depression for over 7-years.
The last 7-years have been MISERABLE.
I've been on 24+ Anti-Depressant medications (none worked).

Most recently, I was taking 3 different anti-depressants a day--Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Lamictal--nothing worked. In addition, I was taking 60mg of Adderall for the Chronic Fatigue and "brain fog". Plus, I took 10-mg Ambien for sleep.

I had all the signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism that were masked as Depression
--Chronic Fatigue
--Never getting "restful" sleep
--Unexplained weight gain. (My caloric in take and burn were in line, however weight ballooned).
--Apathy
--Elevated blood cholesterol level
--Muscle and joint aches
--Drowsiness
--Appetite loss
--Unusual/Severe Afternoon Fatigue.(Hypothyroidism flag).
--"Exercise Intolerance" (For over a year, I tried working out 6-days a week. Lost 60lbs, but it was Hell. Exercisiing NEVER made me feel "refreshed" or "rejuvenated".I alway needed a nap/rest after exercise.

I ultimately hit the wall and investigated ECT Treatment.

It was the ECT Dr. that suggested that I try Cytomel (v.s. ECT).

It has ABSOLUTELY changed my LIFE!

I've been on Cytomel since November 9th, 2007.
I started at 10 mcg dose.
We just raised it to 25mcg on November 29th.

Quite literally every single symptom I previously experienced is GONE.
I'm off all Anti-Depressant meds, except for Tofranil-75mg.

--Zero Depression
--I feel 100% rested when waking up.
--I now work out 3-hours day, and lift double the amount of weight I use to work out with.
--When I leave the Gym I feel 100% refreshed and rejuvenated I have zero desire/need for a nap.
--Drowsiness is gone.
--My appetite is still low, however it's always been that way my entire life.
--Muscle/Joint aches gone.

NOTE: Go to a PSYCHIATRIST to treat you with Cytomel if you are seeking treatment for DEPRESSION. DO NOT go to an Endocrinologist.  Most Endo's are very Against Cytomel.  For 7-years Dr's missed the mark. I'm finally well. I want you to feel the same.

You DO NEED to monitor your blood levels closely, to keep your T-levels in line (TSH, freeT3, free T4). If you are taking Cytomel for depression, your TSH should lower, your T4 should lower, and your T3's will read high.

The crime in all this is that my TSH Levels have always been on the High End of the range, but no Dr. caught it. I even demanded of my Primary Care Dr. that I "must have" a Thyroid condition due to the excessive amount of weight gain. He said I simply needed to work out more.

Before, because of the Depression, I use to wonder what I'm here for.
Now, I'm still not sure...*grin*, but if I can save the life of MISERY for one other individual, I'll feel the last 7-years meant something.