Test result query

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Hello All,

I have recently had function tests for which the results where:

Free T3 - 5.0 pmol/l (3.0 -6.2)

Free T4 - 16.2 pmol/l (12.0 - 22.0)

TSH - 0.5 mU/l (0.4 -4.0)

TPO antibodies also though last test for this was in the summer.

I have been informed that I have poor mitochondrial function and that this can't

be explained in terms of poor thryroid function.

It has been suggested that I follow regime that includes supplements of

micronutrients to support mitochondria and that I adhere to the Stoneage diet.

I am not particular unhappy with the diagnosis and treatment - indeed it makes

sense to me and after a year of getting nowhere am ready to try anything.

However I would appreciate other peoples views, please?

Regards

phil

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> I have recently had function tests for which the results where: > Free T3 - 5.0 pmol/l (3.0 -6.2)> Free T4 - 16.2 pmol/l (12.0 - 22.0)> TSH - 0.5 mU/l (0.4 -4.0)> TPO antibodies also though last test for this was in the summer. > I have been informed that I have poor mitochondrial function and that this can't be explained in terms of poor thryroid function.> It has been suggested that I follow regime that includes supplements of micronutrients to support mitochondria and that I adhere to the Stoneage diet.

Hello Phil,

Am I right in assuming you are a patient of Dr. Myhill's? If so, you are in good hands.

Your TFT does not show any signs for hypothyroidism in my view, although blood results are just guidelines, not written in stone. If you have positive TPO (meaning numbers above the ref range) than that in itself would mean that Hashimoto's would/could be on the cards, but at present there is no sign of your thyroid gland malfunctioning - at least not in this blood test. If you have plenty of hypothyroid symptoms, I would back up this blood test with a 24 hour urinary thyroid function test to see how much of this available thyroid hormone your body is actually using.

The theory is that (all) autoimmune diseases have causes and triggers. Even when you have the deleterious genes, for the illness itself to become active, it needs a trigger. So we all could (in theory) go through life, harbouring the genes that predispose us for an autoimmune disease and never get ill. In practice, however, something in our lives will happen - excessive stress, infection, environmental toxins, vaccinations etc ... the list is long - and this will then trigger an autoimmune process.

Your TFT looks very normal and I agree with your doctor - in my view a healthy life style is the best prevention of future illness. I would, however, have at least yearly TFT checks since you say you have positive TPOs.

Best wishes,

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Thanks ,

You are confriming what I thought/feel.

Thanks for your help.

phil

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Hi Phil, Well worth a try as those thyroid results are fine- average TSh for healthy folk is 1.0. > thyroid treatment > From: philokwedy@...> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:54:40 +0000> Subject: Test result query> > Hello All,> > I have recently had function tests for which the results where:> > Free T3 - 5.0 pmol/l (3.0 -6.2)> Free T4 - 16.2 pmol/l (12.0 - 22.0)> TSH - 0.5 mU/l (0.4 -4.0)> TPO antibodies also though last test for this was in the summer.> > I have been informed that I have poor mitochondrial function and that this can't be explained in terms of poor thryroid function.> > It has been suggested that I follow regime that includes supplements of micronutrients to support mitochondria and that I adhere to the Stoneage diet.> > I am not particular unhappy with the diagnosis and treatment - indeed it makes sense to me and after a year of getting nowhere am ready to try anything. However I would appreciate other peoples views, please?> > Regards> > phil> > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> >