OK, so after 2 weeks on 7.5mg 2 times a day his T4 is 15.

His level is just not coming down and the vet is not upping his dosage at
this time.  She agreed to try him on the name brand drug - even if she
claims that the effectiveness of the generic is very good and probably just
wants to humor me.  OK, so humor me!  So 2 weeks on the name brand and then
a retest.

She mentions trying him on a gel applied to his ears next.  Possibly he has
some absorption problem?

I'm getting worried here.  His weight is coming down about 4 ounces per
week.  He seems to feel OK and what food he does eat stays down.  He grooms
and even plays so he cannot be feeling terrible inside.

I'm just wondering why this has proven to be so stubborn.  Since Buddy is an
FIV positive cat I am also told that the radiation therapy may not be such a
good idea.  The last thing his immune system needs is a jolt at this point.

I am getting an anxiety attack waiting this all out.

Paul