Thyroid Function...Labs May Lie
I always had "normal" thyroid labs. T4/T3/TSH were always in range. I always had cold hands and feet and hypothyroid symptoms. I have been reading articles and interviews from a doctor from Canada who...
View ArticleHow does low T4 affect B2 transport for those of us on T3 meds?
The more I read about the importance of B2, and sufficient thyroxine to activate it, the more I wonder what happens for those of us who take exogenous T3 and have suppressed T4 levels? My T4 levels are...
View ArticleLow T3 syndrome caused by energy restriction
Energy Restriction and Starvation Early reports that serum concentrations of T3 are reduced in states of low caloric intake (47, 49) gave rise to the concept of what we now call the Low-T3 syndrome....
View ArticleI Have An Allergy To T4- It's Been Documented.
I am posting this here because I am hoping someone who may have an allergy will find it on google. Many know this, so forgive me if I am repeating myself, but I need to post again. In 2016, February of...
View ArticleLow potassium, sodium, calcium and high phosphorus, magnesium in hypothyroidism
2014 Changes in the Electrolyte Profile of Patients having Hypothyroidism Abstract Hypothyroidism is one of the most common forms of thyroid dysfunction. Its effect on electrolytes and certain minerals...
View ArticleSHBG can act as a marker for tissue levels of T3
SHBG: Broadening the Scope of Hypothyroid Testing by Holtorf Medical Group extract: "The role of SHBG is to protect regulate, and transport sex hormones, estrogen and testosterone. Produced primarily...
View ArticleCentral hypothyroidism and subclinical hypo with normal thyroid panel
Clinical and hormonal characteristics of central hypothyroidism at diagnosis and during follow-up in adult patients. 2004 Abstract OBJECTIVE: We studied the clinical and hormonal profiles of patients...
View ArticleThyroid Uptake & Scan?
I have been feeling awful last 4 weeks. Awful thyroid pain, temperature, sinus problems, upper respiratory. High fever every night, deep cough feeling that only comes out at nite, one cough I loose my...
View ArticleNEW THYROID INFO
I have updated my website with articles about SPINA thyroid calculator and Blanchard's micro-T3 method for anyone who is interested. www.chronicfatiguediagnosis.com
View ArticleCrash on thyroid meds
Hi all! I have been taking Levothyroxine T4 for the last 2 months at 50 microgram tablet a day and didn't notice any difference (I didn't feel worse or better). Then over the last couple of days I have...
View ArticleNDT 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...
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