Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Hi Crazyjane, The thyroid is far more complex that most docs want us to believe. If you are not well on such a high dose of T4 then the chances are that you can no longer convert T4 to T3- this is the active hormone. T4 is almost inert in the body- it's main effect is on the TSH level! Your pervious hyper episode will also have desensitised your body to thyroid hormones so you will probably always need a higher than usual dose.. T3 can be prescribed by your doc as liothyronine sodium, though many GP's are reluctant to do so. Best if you can ask for TSH, FT4 and FT3 tests first- when the results come back high T4 low T3 and low TSH then ask for a referral to an endocrinologist of your choice- Sheila has a list of some who have been helpful to members. It is also essential for iron, zinc and selenium levels to be high enough for proper thyroid function- also vit D3 and B12 have their place too- try to get these tested too. > thyroid treatment > From: crazyjane07@...> Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:27:22 +0000> Subject: Hi I'm new> > Hi I've just joined and so hope you can help me. I was diagnosed with Graves 7 yrs ago. my highest T4 level was 72, so complete removal of my thyroid happened 2.5 yrs ago. Now I'm on 200 thyroxine a day. > But I feel terrible, brain fog, weight gain exhaution, all the symptoms. I've changed Dr's and my new one seems more sympathetic, less of the 'lets leave it 3months and see!!' But I'm still a bit confused( aren't we all!). > I find lots of info on how to get your thyroid working better, but I no-longer have a thyroid and am finding it hard to find info on post surgery / complete removal. can anyone point me in the right direction for when you don't have a thyroid any more. > I know it's a big subject but if some one could just start me off with one thing, I'm desparate.> > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 THANK YOU > > > Hi Crazyjane, > The thyroid is far more complex that most docs want us to believe. If you are not well on such a high dose of T4 then the chances are that you can no longer convert T4 to T3- this is the active hormone. T4 is almost inert in the body- it's main effect is on the TSH level! Your pervious hyper episode will also have desensitised your body to thyroid hormones so you will probably always need a higher than usual dose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thank you , I think I'll go get my T3 tested again. > >> as you don`t have a gland then you can not be able to make any T3 although it is > mad in other parts of body .? you could ask doctor to test again for both > hormones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 thank you, my last t3 came back " normal " but I think it's time for a re test > > TSH, free T4, free T3, ferritin, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, magnesium, folate, > copper and zinc ) > > Luv - Sheila > Have you had T3 tested to see what levels are like? Sheila always advises - > God I've just had them done and I forget - B12, Folate, Ferittin...someone > will come along and help you with the rest.. > > > > _._,___ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thank you > Maybe T3 is what you need, we had a big discussion last week about high T4 converting to reverse T3 rather than FT3 so maybe you have a conversion problem? Someone else will be along shortly to help you out a bit more :-) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 My name is Leisa. I'm 42 and Mom to 9 children 7 girls 2 boys. I live in New England. Just found out about the HCG protocol from a friend...it made sense to me because I loose weight when I'm pregnant as well as am less symptomatic with the Fibro. Losing my extra baby weight would be the icing on the cake I would like to lose 35-40. Just ordered my HCG from ADC. Looking forward to meeting you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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