Re: new and trying to figure out if I have a RT3 problem/article for doc

[Guest guest]

This is a good article for doctors about RT3. It does not mention the ratio

specifically, but does indicate that high RT3 is a problem, and it's in

doctor-speak, which appeases them.

http://www.holtorfmed.com/topics/thyroid/reverse-t3-is-the-best-measurement-of-t\

issue-thyroid-levels

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> > 2/26/10

> > > FT3 2.37 pg/mL (1.5-4.1)

> > > RT3 25 ng/dL (11-32)

> > > FT4.928 ng/dL (.8-1.9)

> > > TSH .001

> > > FT3/RT3 ratio = 9.5

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> > As your FT4 is now too low, this is not enoguh to correct your RT3 problem,

Your earloier labs the RT3 was NOT caused by high thyroid either. If FT4 was

over 1.4 then Iowuld say it might be caused by too much NT but neither was the

case for you. What doctors do not realise is ther eare MANY other causes for

high RT3, such as low ferritin or low or high cortiosl, or who knows what else

as we are just beginning to research al it's causes. Your supressed TSH si NOT a

dign of hyperthyroid when you have LOW thyroid hormoen levels as YOU do. It is a

sign of intolerance,ususlaly from a cortisol or lwo ferritin problem. I would

suggest a compolete iron panel and saliva cortisl panel to hunt fo rthe cause

before going to all T3 to correct it.

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> > http://nthadrenalsweb.org/

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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

> > http://faqhelp.webs.com/

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> > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/

> > http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/

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> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/

> > http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

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