Re: high FT4 as a marker for RT3 problems can a moderatetor or someone help out

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thanks, I'll add it to the pile lol

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> > hi,

> > I'm seeing my doctor on MOnday and I know I 'm going to have a debate on my

hands. I've printed off everything appropriate from Holtorf Med and in the

files section here but what I'm wondering is if there is a reference for the

high FT4 as a marker for RT3 problems (in the absence of RT3 testing which I

can't get up here)

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> > I started to self treat based on 2 sets of labs wherein FT4 was high (1.6 no

meds and 1.88 2 grains ERFA) and FT3 was in bottom 1/3 of range when on no meds.

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> > Since my last blood draw (which Val verified things were proceeding

normally) I've been told from 1 doctor that I'm " using T3 as a stimulant " ,

direct quote

> > and yesterday the endo called to tell me I am irreparably harming myself

because I'm suppressing TSH.

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> > my GP is a wonderful family doctor, I need him to help me with IR and don't

want him caught up in the TSH issue.

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> > Is there anything out there that discusses the FT4 as a marker?

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