Re: Getting a Ferretin Test

[Guest guest]

I am not sure about other supplements, but as far as iron, you should refrain from using it for the 5 days before the blood draw.

From: amyeklatt

Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 9:08 AM

To: RT3_T3

Subject: Getting a Ferretin Test

I am going to the endo that is listed in the "good docs" file on NTH this Weds. It will be my first time seeing someone for my thyroid/adrenals. The point of the meeting for me is to find someone who will test (and hopefully treat) my suspected RT3. I also want to get ferretin, B12, and potassium tested. Should I refrain from all multi-vitamins and supplements a few days before the tests? I know I'm not supposed to take my Thyroid-S the morning of.Will it matter if she is not doing the blood tests 'til afternoon as opposed to the usual 8 a.m.?Amy

[Guest guest]

>Nick, if one of the causes for my RT3 was low ferretin, but maybe that isn't a

problem anymore because I have gotten it up, would it still be necessary for me

to start a T3 only med?

We don't know. Sometimes it's self sustaining until you can break the

circle.

The guaranteed way is to go T3 only for 3 months. Other ways may work

but you have to give them time and they are not guaranteed.

Nick

[Guest guest]

Thanks! Now that you say that, I remember reading it on your website. Your site

has been so helpful. If my new doc is not willing to test or treat RT3, I'm

going to self treat as I have been doing for two years with HC and Thyroid-S.

>

> >Nick, if one of the causes for my RT3 was low ferretin, but maybe that isn't

a problem anymore because I have gotten it up, would it still be necessary for

me to start a T3 only med?

>

> We don't know. Sometimes it's self sustaining until you can break the

> circle.

>

> The guaranteed way is to go T3 only for 3 months. Other ways may work

> but you have to give them time and they are not guaranteed.

>

> Nick

>

[Guest guest]

>Now that you say that, I remember reading it on your website. Your site has

been so helpful.

Glad it helps, I felt a need to have things in one place so put it

together. It will get added to when I get some more time but work is

busy at the moment

Nick