NDT vs. T4/T3 combo
How does NDT compare to the equivalent T4 and T3 combo subjectively? I know that NDT has other thyroid hormones like T1/T2 and my endo is open to me trying it. I'm currently on 100ug Synthroid and 10ug...
View Article22 Patterns of Low Thyroid Function (Most because of HPA-axis PVN issues)
I'm copying this straight from "Why Do I still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests Are Normal..." By: Kharrazian, Datis Note: these are all backed by the literature. If you notice, your blood work...
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Thyroid hormones/ natural production
it may be useful to have an idea of physiological daily production of T3 and T4 https://www.straighthealthcare.com/hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid-axis-illustration.html
View ArticlePeripheral Deiodination - table link
I have compiled an extensive table of drugs and supplements that have an effect on peripheral tissue deiodination. Here it is:...
View ArticleT1AM decreases thyroid production without effect on HPT
Over the last few months, there were several of us who have failed miserably on high dose T3 or NDT, made quite remarkable improvement after working ourselves up slowly to full replacement doses of T4...
View ArticleDartmouth Hitchcock Endocrinology?
Curious about Dartmouth Endocrinology and whether they are open-minded re: heterodox thyroid treatments--T3/t4, etc I have been treating my thyroid issues for a little bit but I think it would be good...
View ArticleCan you *please* take a quick looks at my labs?! Hashi’s Flare!
Hey guys, Having a really bad Hashi’s Flare right now (for months!) and none of my stupid doctors (even the thyroid specialists) know how to help. My Hashi’s seemed pretty stable for a while there but...
View ArticleOptimal FREE T3 range science
Hi All, I have read that the optimal FT3 range should be in the top 25th percental of the "normal range". I've just had my FT3 tested, it comes up as 4.5 pmol/l with the lab range of 3.5 - 6.5. Doc, of...
View ArticleAdvice with thyroid panel test: Anti-Thyroglobulin antibodies
Hi all, Another thyroid post! I am not overly familar with the science in this area, so looking for advice. I had a Thriva thyroid test recently. The results are shown below. The only thing flagged is...
View ArticleVery high TPO-Antibodies in CSF
Hey, I just got the report from my last hospital visit. They checked my cerebrospinal fluid (csf) for Antibodies and found the Tpo-ab to be 2503 U/ml. The Tpo-ab in the serum are at about 175. Does...
View ArticleSomething's making me feel better
This is very preliminary, but the last 4 days I have had more energy, and it has been very consistent. I still don't feel like myself but I wanted to share a few things. 1. Magnesium - I'm taking...
View ArticleRole of EBV in autoimmune thyroid diseases
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25931043
View ArticleSupplement bad for thyroid
Two important discoveries. I had the organic acid test done. One recommendation was for acetyl l- carnitine. I have heard so many good things about it i started taking it but felt worse after awhile....
View ArticleAdvice re new diagnosis of hypothyroidism
I've recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism as a result of a partial thyroidectomy. I started Levothyroxine yesterday. I've had CFS/ME for about 10 years. Just wondering if anyone else has both...
View ArticleI am very sure my personal CFS was caused by mold+hormonal deficiencies
After testing for different causes, I am very sure that thyroid and cortisol deficiency caused my CFS. Just wanted to throw that out there - be sure to test your blood!
View ArticleVirologic and Immunologic Evidence Supporting an Association between HHV-6...
Virologic and Immunologic Evidence Supporting an Association between HHV-6 and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Elisabetta Caselli et al October 4, 2012 PLoS Pathog 8(10): e1002951. ... Virologic and...
View ArticleHashimoto's thyroiditis
Anyone diagnosed with hashmito's? I have lots of symptoms of low thyroid activity and many autoimmune issues. I have seen several different doctors and they all tell me my thyroid is extremely swollen...
View ArticleTSH 8.6 - should I just go straight onto thyroid meds?
My TSH has been up and down for the past few years. I've even tried thyroid medication previously in attempt to see if it would improve any of my symptoms, it didn't. Even with my TSH at 1.0/healthy...
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