Re: Both Daughters Have High RT3...Need help interpreting labs

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They are both happy healthy kids. You definitely wouldn't think that either has

a thyroid issue. I tested them because I have a RT3 dominance and probably did

while I was pregnant with them. I'm sure I have been hypothyroid for years in

addition to having low cortisol and low aldosterone.

The only signs I can point to for my girls that might suggest thyroid or adrenal

issues is that my oldest daughter has eczema, and they both have food allergies.

Otherwise they are very active kids and never complain about being tired. My

oldest one does have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, but

otherwise she's fine.

I'm pretty sure based on their RT3 result being at the top of the range and the

fact that their Total T3 is in range that they probably do have an RT3 dominance

issue. That's the impression I get from what it says on the RT3 website:

" If you only have a T3 reading rather than a FT3 reading then the ratio of T3 to

RT3 needs to be 10 or greater. "

I really don't want to have to subject them to more blood work if I don't have

to.

Maybe Nick or Val could shed some light on this.

Thanks,

Steph

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> Hi Steph,

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> Yep I think its definately worth getting the Dr. to test FT3 for both your

girls as they both seem to have a problem with RT3 and so once you get the FT3

we can help you work out the ratio of FT3/RT3 as its incredibly useful! To feel

well the ratio needs to be over 20.

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> Their potassium levels may need addressing but and Nick will be able

to comment further on that.

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> How do they feel?

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> Take care,

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> Josie

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> To: RT3_T3

> From: steph@...

> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:42:25 +0000

> Subject: Both Daughters Have High RT3...Need help interpreting labs

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> I had my two daughters tested for thyroid a couple of weeks ago and here are

their test results. I asked for FT3, but the doctor did the Total T3 instead.

Let me know if you think I should get the FT3 done.

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> Oldest Daughter (6.5 years old)

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> TSH 1.81 (0.50-4.30) mIU/L

> FT4 1.0 (0.9-1.6) ng/dL

> T3 Total 123 (104-190)

> RT3 34 H (11-32) ng/dL

> TPO 11 (<35) IU/mL

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> I also have her CMP if you want to see the whole thing I will post it, but

here are some that I think might be relavant:

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> Hemacrit 35.4 (35-45) %

> Sodium 140 (135-146) mmol/L

> Potassium 4.1 (3.8-5.1) mmol/L

> Cholesterol 172 H (125-170) MG/DL

> Triglycerides 78 (33-115) MG/DL

> HDL 59 (37-75) MG/DL

> LDL 97 (0-110) MG/DL

> Cholesterol/HDL 2.9 (0-5)

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> Youngest Daughter (4.5 years old)

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> TSH 2.04 (0.5-4.3) mIU/L

> FT4 1.0 (0.9-1.6) ng/dL

> Total T3 126 (104-190) ng/dL

> RT3 34 H (11-32) ng/dL

> TPO < 10 (<35 IU/mL)

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> Hemacrit 36.9 (35-45) %

> Sodium 139 (135-146) mmol/L

> Potassium 3.9 (3.8-5.1) mmol/L

> Cholesterol 151 (125-170) MG/DL

> Triglycerides 87 (33-115) MG/DL

> HDL 61 (37-75) MG/DL

> LDL 73 (0-110) MG/DL

> Cholesterol/HDL 2.5 (0-5)

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> Thanks,

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Absolutely, I agree! Blood tests are horrible if they are not needed. Yes eczema and food allergies definately sound like hypo symptoms.

I'm so glad they are feeling ok!

Yep Nick and Val are brilliant lets see what they say.....

Josie

To: RT3_T3 From: steph@...Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 17:12:12 +0000Subject: Re: Both Daughters Have High RT3...Need help interpreting labs

They are both happy healthy kids. You definitely wouldn't think that either has a thyroid issue. I tested them because I have a RT3 dominance and probably did while I was pregnant with them. I'm sure I have been hypothyroid for years in addition to having low cortisol and low aldosterone. The only signs I can point to for my girls that might suggest thyroid or adrenal issues is that my oldest daughter has eczema, and they both have food allergies. Otherwise they are very active kids and never complain about being tired. My oldest one does have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, but otherwise she's fine.I'm pretty sure based on their RT3 result being at the top of the range and the fact that their Total T3 is in range that they probably do have an RT3 dominance issue. That's the impression I get from what it says on the RT3 website:"If you only have a T3 reading rather than a FT3 reading then the ratio of T3 to RT3 needs to be 10 or greater."I really don't want to have to subject them to more blood work if I don't have to.Maybe Nick or Val could shed some light on this.Thanks,Steph>> > Hi Steph,> > > > Yep I think its definately worth getting the Dr. to test FT3 for both your girls as they both seem to have a problem with RT3 and so once you get the FT3 we can help you work out the ratio of FT3/RT3 as its incredibly useful! To feel well the ratio needs to be over 20.> > > > Their potassium levels may need addressing but and Nick will be able to comment further on that.> > > > How do they feel?> > > > Take care,> > > > Josie> > > > To: RT3_T3 > Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:42:25 +0000> Subject: Both Daughters Have High RT3...Need help interpreting labs> > > > > > I had my two daughters tested for thyroid a couple of weeks ago and here are their test results. I asked for FT3, but the doctor did the Total T3 instead. Let me know if you think I should get the FT3 done.> > Oldest Daughter (6.5 years old)> ==================================> TSH 1.81 (0.50-4.30) mIU/L> FT4 1.0 (0.9-1.6) ng/dL> T3 Total 123 (104-190) > RT3 34 H (11-32) ng/dL> TPO 11 (<35) IU/mL> > I also have her CMP if you want to see the whole thing I will post it, but here are some that I think might be relavant:> > Hemacrit 35.4 (35-45) %> Sodium 140 (135-146) mmol/L> Potassium 4.1 (3.8-5.1) mmol/L> Cholesterol 172 H (125-170) MG/DL> Triglycerides 78 (33-115) MG/DL> HDL 59 (37-75) MG/DL> LDL 97 (0-110) MG/DL> Cholesterol/HDL 2.9 (0-5)> > Youngest Daughter (4.5 years old)> ===================================> TSH 2.04 (0.5-4.3) mIU/L> FT4 1.0 (0.9-1.6) ng/dL> Total T3 126 (104-190) ng/dL> RT3 34 H (11-32) ng/dL> TPO < 10 (<35 IU/mL)> > Hemacrit 36.9 (35-45) %> Sodium 139 (135-146) mmol/L> Potassium 3.9 (3.8-5.1) mmol/L> Cholesterol 151 (125-170) MG/DL> Triglycerides 87 (33-115) MG/DL> HDL 61 (37-75) MG/DL> LDL 73 (0-110) MG/DL> Cholesterol/HDL 2.5 (0-5)> > Thanks,> Steph> > > > > > __________________________________________________________> http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/>

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