Guest guest Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Hi everyone! I am new here and joined because my grlfriend is suffering from thyroid and adrenal issues. She has a great doctor who is always open to new ways to help his patients. My gf's labs indicated elevated RT3, elevated T4, low T3 and low ferritin. A slaiva cotisol test revealed extremely elevated cortisol. She has all the usual symptoms (fatigue, heavy period, intolerance to stress, skin problems, sunken eyes, etc). She is an Iraq War veteran and has had these issues since returning in 2004. She was diagnosed with PTSD and has horrible nighmares. Her doctor said her flight or fight response seems not be be shutting down and he believes she's full of heavy metals from the anthrax vaccine and exposure to spent weapons storages next to her camp. Her doctor then indicated that she will need to take Cytomel to clear the RT3 and, in turn, the adrenals will even out because they will not have to work as hard when the throid is functioning properly. He also recommended she take the following: B12 (hydroxycobalamin and a smaller amount of methyl) Lipomal Vitamin C Iron (Source naturals Ferochel) 5 tabs a day Liquid Multi with high level of B vitamins and trace minerals I raised the issue that her low ferritin levels may affect the Cytomel and I thought raising her ferritin before taking T3 may be better. He responded by indicating the T3 will assist the body in uptaking iron. Her doctor initially talked about taking an adaptogen substance for her adrenals or phosphatidyleserine but then said nothing. Can anyone comment? I am very concerned for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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