Re: Re: feedback/t3 schedule

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Thanks for that info.

Would you suggest I stop taking iron? When these labs were run I had been taking 65mg of elemental iron three times a day (didn't take five days before test). After this lab I went down to 65mg twice a day. That is where I am now. Show I stop altogether or go down to one a day and see how I feel? Maybe run labs again after being on one for awhile.

Which labs would you recommend at that point? Thanks Lethal Lee

To: RT3_T3 Sent: Fri, June 25, 2010 11:09:47 AMSubject: Re: feedback/t3 schedule

HI Suzzanne & Val,I cannot agree that these labs show too low Iron at all.> total iron 101 (40-175)> iron binding cap 325 (250-450)*37% in range> % sat. 31 (15-50)> ferritin 158 (10-232)*far too high> RBC mag 4.2 (4.0-6.4)*far too low> Ferritin 3/8/2010 65Serum Iron is so volatile as to be a pretty useless test unless strict protocols are followed & interpreted with other tests (Full Iron Panel, CBC, Inflammatory markers)A TIBC of 325 is LOW & only 37% in range. This indicates a pretty low capacity for safely absorbing any more Iron.A Iron Saturation of 31% is quite healthy it's the lab ranges that are are FAR TOO HIGH (same as most Ferritin ranges). The optimal % range is actually 25-35% so her result is bang in the middle.Ferritin of 158 is far too high of course. You are correct & there may be some inflammation causing Iron sequestration (hence

higher Ferritin). However there is NO WAY to know this without testing CBC, ESR, Fibrinogen, CRP & Homocysteine at the SAME time.Of course UNLESS the correct protocols are followed most of the Iron panel is useless. You need to test early am fasting, no meds & supps until after test, no Iron supps for minimum 5 days (7 days is better) AND no high iron food or drink for at least 3 days (preferably 5 or more).Were these protocols followed?The RBC Mag is of course far too low. If you have been trying to bring this up with oral supps you don't have have a hope. What you need is transdermal oil (I recommend Ancient Minerals) applied daily & it will take several months to replentish.Lethal Lee> > total iron 101 (40-175)> > iron binding cap. 325 (250-450)> > % sat. 31 (15-50)> > ferritin 158 (10-232)> > RBC mag 4.2 (4.0-6.4) FYI> > Ferritin 3/8/2010> > 65>