Thanks for the suggestions on cytomel. In fact, the reason I chose the endo I did is that he was listed on one of those thyroid websites as being open to cytomel, and he practices with the group my intenist wanted to refer me to anyway. He specializes in both thyroid and diabetes both, since I may have issues with both. I had read that NEJM article, as well as the some of the negative internet press, but I was intrigued by the idea that your core body temp is the best indicator of your thyroid function, not your tsh. But, then today it was amazing how my core temp. plummetted following a lunch of penne pesto, which makes me also want to try the low carb thing. I do plan to eat a lot of veggies, just low carb ones. I don't eat a lot of meat, and I do eat a lot of soy protein, but I do eat fish, chicken and eggs (i.e. lean proteins).