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Hi Everyone -- Here are my latest results and current symptoms. I'll be sending

in saliva for new cortisol results as well. Meanwhile, I've posted my last set

of results for cortisol below:

I'm Female, 49 years old......

RT3: 230

FT3: is 23

TSH 1.14 / Range 0.35-4.00 uIu/ml

FT4: 0.99 / Range 0.81-1.48 ng/dL

T3: 120 / Range 58-159ng/dL

Ferritin: 27 / Range 13-150 (my number was 17 two years ago. Have been taking

iron supplements all this time, various types, equiv to 200 mg elemental iron

the past 6 months or so).

Cortisol last checked a year ago (have a kit on hand now and planning on doing

this week):

AM: 6.1 / Range 3.7-9.5 ng/ml

PM: 0.8 / Range 0.4-1.0 ng/ml

Info:

Ive been on compounded bio T3 for some time now (no T4) per Val's suggstion.

I'm having a lot of problems raising it. Im only taking about 7mcg right now

which I know is nothing. The pharmacy says it's sustained release. I get heart

palpitations and my hands get numb/tingly when I try to raise it, along with

other symptoms.

My primary symptoms at this time are extreme fatigue, foggy thinking, memory

problems, NO tolerance for any walking/exercise. My temps are low most of the

day, under 97. Noticed last night that temp went up a bit before going to bed.

Hit 97! I have many additional symptoms of adrenal exhaustion, hypothyroid, low

ferritin. I also have a lot of problems with my period the last year or so. Very

bad cramps (I have several very small fibroids) and heavier bleeding. I take 200

mg of progesterone at night. My situation has gotten to the point where Ive been

wondering if I should go to the hospital...but Im not sure what they would do

for me!...especially considering I'm with Kaiser. Maybe make it worse!? Im

barely able to function at a minimal level now (I do a bit of work on the

computer at home, feed myself, etc), and Im desperate for help with this, as I

feel like I'm not going to be around much longer if this continues! I'm barely

keeping my head above water. Just....barely.

Oh...and to make matters worse, I have developed what appears to be vertigo,

over the past two weeks. I cannot stand up for long without feeling very woozy,

and moving around is hard to do. Feel very unstable. Im not sure if this is a

new symptom of the issues mentioned above (?), or if it came as a result of the

cold I had recently.....maybe I created additional pressure with the saline

irrigation I did at that time (I do this daily for bad sinus/allergy issues)? I

did feel increased pressure when I did it while having the cold and some pain. I

stopped the irrigation for the most part (and that fact is now causing

additional problems with sinus).

Anyway, I feel absolutely horrible with the vertigo on top of all the other

problems which have been getting worse and worse. The last year was really

stressful. Guessing my adrenals might be taking a dive. How can you tell?

Anyone have any thoughts about all the above? Val, I would love to talk to you.

Are you avail tonight or Friday anytime? I'm pacific time.

nervx

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Your RT3 may still be too high because you are not on enough T3 to suppress your

own thyroid's production of T4 (which then gets turned into...RT3, at least

partly because of your low ferritin).

Low ferritin is also very hard on adrenals.

You may have it already, but here's the link to arrange a phone call with Val:

http://www.ingenio.com/ArrangedCalls/ArrangeCallback.aspx

I believe she's on a break right now, and will be back Sunday or Monday. She's

on Eastern Standard Time, and has said that 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM are the best

times to arrange a call.

One reason you can't tolerate T3 increases is that low ferritin. You are

clearly taking enough elemental iron, two things which may assist absorption

are: taking Vitamin C at the same time; and, if you take calcium, do not take

it at the same time as your iron, take it at least 2 hours apart. You are also

going to have trouble raising ferritin with your heavy periods taking iron out

of you (also, your bad cramps may be a hypo symptom). Have you considered

Venofer iron IVs? They will raise iron in weeks to levels that takes oral

supplements months to achieve. They are expensive and it does take some looking

to find a doctor who will do them, but for me they were the only way to overcome

the low ferritin problem.

Hope this helps.

>

> Hi Everyone -- Here are my latest results and current symptoms. I'll be

sending in saliva for new cortisol results as well. Meanwhile, I've posted my

last set of results for cortisol below:

>

> I'm Female, 49 years old......

>

> RT3: 230

> FT3: is 23

> TSH 1.14 / Range 0.35-4.00 uIu/ml

> FT4: 0.99 / Range 0.81-1.48 ng/dL

> T3: 120 / Range 58-159ng/dL

> Ferritin: 27 / Range 13-150 (my number was 17 two years ago. Have been

taking iron supplements all this time, various types, equiv to 200 mg elemental

iron the past 6 months or so).

> Cortisol last checked a year ago (have a kit on hand now and planning on doing

this week):

> AM: 6.1 / Range 3.7-9.5 ng/ml

> PM: 0.8 / Range 0.4-1.0 ng/ml

>

> Info:

>

> Ive been on compounded bio T3 for some time now (no T4) per Val's suggstion.

I'm having a lot of problems raising it. Im only taking about 7mcg right now

which I know is nothing. The pharmacy says it's sustained release. I get heart

palpitations and my hands get numb/tingly when I try to raise it, along with

other symptoms.

>

> My primary symptoms at this time are extreme fatigue, foggy thinking, memory

problems, NO tolerance for any walking/exercise. My temps are low most of the

day, under 97. Noticed last night that temp went up a bit before going to bed.

Hit 97! I have many additional symptoms of adrenal exhaustion, hypothyroid, low

ferritin. I also have a lot of problems with my period the last year or so. Very

bad cramps (I have several very small fibroids) and heavier bleeding. I take 200

mg of progesterone at night. My situation has gotten to the point where Ive been

wondering if I should go to the hospital...but Im not sure what they would do

for me!...especially considering I'm with Kaiser. Maybe make it worse!? Im

barely able to function at a minimal level now (I do a bit of work on the

computer at home, feed myself, etc), and Im desperate for help with this, as I

feel like I'm not going to be around much longer if this continues! I'm barely

keeping my head above water. Just....barely.

>

> Oh...and to make matters worse, I have developed what appears to be vertigo,

over the past two weeks. I cannot stand up for long without feeling very woozy,

and moving around is hard to do. Feel very unstable. Im not sure if this is a

new symptom of the issues mentioned above (?), or if it came as a result of the

cold I had recently.....maybe I created additional pressure with the saline

irrigation I did at that time (I do this daily for bad sinus/allergy issues)? I

did feel increased pressure when I did it while having the cold and some pain. I

stopped the irrigation for the most part (and that fact is now causing

additional problems with sinus).

>

> Anyway, I feel absolutely horrible with the vertigo on top of all the other

problems which have been getting worse and worse. The last year was really

stressful. Guessing my adrenals might be taking a dive. How can you tell?

Anyone have any thoughts about all the above? Val, I would love to talk to you.

Are you avail tonight or Friday anytime? I'm pacific time.

>

> nervx

>

[Guest guest]

Your RT3 may still be too high because you are not on enough T3 to suppress your

own thyroid's production of T4 (which then gets turned into...RT3, at least

partly because of your low ferritin).

Low ferritin is also very hard on adrenals.

You may have it already, but here's the link to arrange a phone call with Val:

http://www.ingenio.com/ArrangedCalls/ArrangeCallback.aspx

I believe she's on a break right now, and will be back Sunday or Monday. She's

on Eastern Standard Time, and has said that 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM are the best

times to arrange a call.

One reason you can't tolerate T3 increases is that low ferritin. You are

clearly taking enough elemental iron, two things which may assist absorption

are: taking Vitamin C at the same time; and, if you take calcium, do not take

it at the same time as your iron, take it at least 2 hours apart. You are also

going to have trouble raising ferritin with your heavy periods taking iron out

of you (also, your bad cramps may be a hypo symptom). Have you considered

Venofer iron IVs? They will raise iron in weeks to levels that takes oral

supplements months to achieve. They are expensive and it does take some looking

to find a doctor who will do them, but for me they were the only way to overcome

the low ferritin problem.

Hope this helps.

>

> Hi Everyone -- Here are my latest results and current symptoms. I'll be

sending in saliva for new cortisol results as well. Meanwhile, I've posted my

last set of results for cortisol below:

>

> I'm Female, 49 years old......

>

> RT3: 230

> FT3: is 23

> TSH 1.14 / Range 0.35-4.00 uIu/ml

> FT4: 0.99 / Range 0.81-1.48 ng/dL

> T3: 120 / Range 58-159ng/dL

> Ferritin: 27 / Range 13-150 (my number was 17 two years ago. Have been

taking iron supplements all this time, various types, equiv to 200 mg elemental

iron the past 6 months or so).

> Cortisol last checked a year ago (have a kit on hand now and planning on doing

this week):

> AM: 6.1 / Range 3.7-9.5 ng/ml

> PM: 0.8 / Range 0.4-1.0 ng/ml

>

> Info:

>

> Ive been on compounded bio T3 for some time now (no T4) per Val's suggstion.

I'm having a lot of problems raising it. Im only taking about 7mcg right now

which I know is nothing. The pharmacy says it's sustained release. I get heart

palpitations and my hands get numb/tingly when I try to raise it, along with

other symptoms.

>

> My primary symptoms at this time are extreme fatigue, foggy thinking, memory

problems, NO tolerance for any walking/exercise. My temps are low most of the

day, under 97. Noticed last night that temp went up a bit before going to bed.

Hit 97! I have many additional symptoms of adrenal exhaustion, hypothyroid, low

ferritin. I also have a lot of problems with my period the last year or so. Very

bad cramps (I have several very small fibroids) and heavier bleeding. I take 200

mg of progesterone at night. My situation has gotten to the point where Ive been

wondering if I should go to the hospital...but Im not sure what they would do

for me!...especially considering I'm with Kaiser. Maybe make it worse!? Im

barely able to function at a minimal level now (I do a bit of work on the

computer at home, feed myself, etc), and Im desperate for help with this, as I

feel like I'm not going to be around much longer if this continues! I'm barely

keeping my head above water. Just....barely.

>

> Oh...and to make matters worse, I have developed what appears to be vertigo,

over the past two weeks. I cannot stand up for long without feeling very woozy,

and moving around is hard to do. Feel very unstable. Im not sure if this is a

new symptom of the issues mentioned above (?), or if it came as a result of the

cold I had recently.....maybe I created additional pressure with the saline

irrigation I did at that time (I do this daily for bad sinus/allergy issues)? I

did feel increased pressure when I did it while having the cold and some pain. I

stopped the irrigation for the most part (and that fact is now causing

additional problems with sinus).

>

> Anyway, I feel absolutely horrible with the vertigo on top of all the other

problems which have been getting worse and worse. The last year was really

stressful. Guessing my adrenals might be taking a dive. How can you tell?

Anyone have any thoughts about all the above? Val, I would love to talk to you.

Are you avail tonight or Friday anytime? I'm pacific time.

>

> nervx

>

[Guest guest]

Your RT3 may still be too high because you are not on enough T3 to suppress your

own thyroid's production of T4 (which then gets turned into...RT3, at least

partly because of your low ferritin).

Low ferritin is also very hard on adrenals.

You may have it already, but here's the link to arrange a phone call with Val:

http://www.ingenio.com/ArrangedCalls/ArrangeCallback.aspx

I believe she's on a break right now, and will be back Sunday or Monday. She's

on Eastern Standard Time, and has said that 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM are the best

times to arrange a call.

One reason you can't tolerate T3 increases is that low ferritin. You are

clearly taking enough elemental iron, two things which may assist absorption

are: taking Vitamin C at the same time; and, if you take calcium, do not take

it at the same time as your iron, take it at least 2 hours apart. You are also

going to have trouble raising ferritin with your heavy periods taking iron out

of you (also, your bad cramps may be a hypo symptom). Have you considered

Venofer iron IVs? They will raise iron in weeks to levels that takes oral

supplements months to achieve. They are expensive and it does take some looking

to find a doctor who will do them, but for me they were the only way to overcome

the low ferritin problem.

Hope this helps.

>

> Hi Everyone -- Here are my latest results and current symptoms. I'll be

sending in saliva for new cortisol results as well. Meanwhile, I've posted my

last set of results for cortisol below:

>

> I'm Female, 49 years old......

>

> RT3: 230

> FT3: is 23

> TSH 1.14 / Range 0.35-4.00 uIu/ml

> FT4: 0.99 / Range 0.81-1.48 ng/dL

> T3: 120 / Range 58-159ng/dL

> Ferritin: 27 / Range 13-150 (my number was 17 two years ago. Have been

taking iron supplements all this time, various types, equiv to 200 mg elemental

iron the past 6 months or so).

> Cortisol last checked a year ago (have a kit on hand now and planning on doing

this week):

> AM: 6.1 / Range 3.7-9.5 ng/ml

> PM: 0.8 / Range 0.4-1.0 ng/ml

>

> Info:

>

> Ive been on compounded bio T3 for some time now (no T4) per Val's suggstion.

I'm having a lot of problems raising it. Im only taking about 7mcg right now

which I know is nothing. The pharmacy says it's sustained release. I get heart

palpitations and my hands get numb/tingly when I try to raise it, along with

other symptoms.

>

> My primary symptoms at this time are extreme fatigue, foggy thinking, memory

problems, NO tolerance for any walking/exercise. My temps are low most of the

day, under 97. Noticed last night that temp went up a bit before going to bed.

Hit 97! I have many additional symptoms of adrenal exhaustion, hypothyroid, low

ferritin. I also have a lot of problems with my period the last year or so. Very

bad cramps (I have several very small fibroids) and heavier bleeding. I take 200

mg of progesterone at night. My situation has gotten to the point where Ive been

wondering if I should go to the hospital...but Im not sure what they would do

for me!...especially considering I'm with Kaiser. Maybe make it worse!? Im

barely able to function at a minimal level now (I do a bit of work on the

computer at home, feed myself, etc), and Im desperate for help with this, as I

feel like I'm not going to be around much longer if this continues! I'm barely

keeping my head above water. Just....barely.

>

> Oh...and to make matters worse, I have developed what appears to be vertigo,

over the past two weeks. I cannot stand up for long without feeling very woozy,

and moving around is hard to do. Feel very unstable. Im not sure if this is a

new symptom of the issues mentioned above (?), or if it came as a result of the

cold I had recently.....maybe I created additional pressure with the saline

irrigation I did at that time (I do this daily for bad sinus/allergy issues)? I

did feel increased pressure when I did it while having the cold and some pain. I

stopped the irrigation for the most part (and that fact is now causing

additional problems with sinus).

>

> Anyway, I feel absolutely horrible with the vertigo on top of all the other

problems which have been getting worse and worse. The last year was really

stressful. Guessing my adrenals might be taking a dive. How can you tell?

Anyone have any thoughts about all the above? Val, I would love to talk to you.

Are you avail tonight or Friday anytime? I'm pacific time.

>

> nervx

>