Re: Gaining weight on T3 only / muscles and testosterone

[Guest guest]

I have no muscle either, found recently this is due at least partly to ZERO

testosterone. My testo used to be nice and high for a woman, and I had

naturally good muscle tone. Now testo (and my muscles, boo hoo!) are gone.

There may be several reasons for this; I take HC and I understand that HC can

lower testo.

I am on testo replacement now, too soon to see if it will help, but thought I'd

mention the testo/muscle connection.

>

>

> From: ladyhawkblue2

> Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

> To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

>

>

>  

>

> I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

> kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

> Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.

> However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for me

since I am only 5'1 "

> This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

> and wonder if it may be my problem.

> Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

> Chantal

>

> What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

>

> Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone therapy

(taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

>

> Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the

conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

> on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it

helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver

metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat " (the

fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help

in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this

hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

>

> Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding the

`Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article. cfm/how_does_

the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

>

[Guest guest]

very interesting. i have been wondering what is going on with my skin. i am thin

but i call it " skinny fat " no muscle tone at all, i have been trying to work out

a little bit & am slowy noticing some muscle under the fat developing but i

don't want to stess out my adrenals anymore.

> >

> >

> > From: ladyhawkblue2

> > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

> > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

> >

> >

> >  

> >

> > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

> > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

> > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.

> > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for

me since I am only 5'1 "

> > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

> > and wonder if it may be my problem.

> > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

> > Chantal

> >

> > What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

> >

> > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone

therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

> >

> > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the

conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

> > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it

helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver

metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat " (the

fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help

in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this

hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

> >

> > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding

the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article.

cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

> >

>

[Guest guest]

It is tough. So many here have adrenal issues and need to limit exercise. Also

many here are on HC which lowers testo. So we lose muscle, and gain weight.

I believe this is a temporary phase for many. As RT3 clears adrenals often

improve. Less HC may be needed, and exercise may become better tolerated.

For longstanding and/or more complex problems, like mine, there is the option of

testo supplements. I wish I had tested my testosterone a long time ago and

started supplements then, maybe I wouldn't have gotten so bad.

Moderator Val was also on testo supplements, the topical cream, and, if I

remember correctly, had good results with getting back some muscle tone. Here's

a link to one of her posts on the subject:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/38745

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> > >

> > > From: ladyhawkblue2

> > > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

> > > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> > > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

> > >

> > >

> > >  

> > >

> > > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

> > > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

> > > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.

> > > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for

me since I am only 5'1 "

> > > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

> > > and wonder if it may be my problem.

> > > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

> > > Chantal

> > >

> > > What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

> > >

> > > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone

therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

> > >

> > > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the

conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

> > > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it

helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver

metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat " (the

fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help

in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this

hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

> > >

> > > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding

the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article.

cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

hey, i just found some testosterone labs that are from 4/09 but just wondering

what they look like. 23.6 range (14.0-76.0) this was before supping with HC

which I have been doing for a year. Is this considered low? thanks, Lura

> >

> >

> > From: ladyhawkblue2

> > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

> > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

> >

> >

> >  

> >

> > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

> > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

> > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.

> > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for

me since I am only 5'1 "

> > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

> > and wonder if it may be my problem.

> > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

> > Chantal

> >

> > What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

> >

> > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone

therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

> >

> > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the

conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

> > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it

helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver

metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat " (the

fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help

in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this

hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

> >

> > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding

the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article.

cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

> >

>

[Guest guest]

In my opinion this does look low. Moderator Val likes to keep her testo " high

within the normal range "

from post:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/38745

If you've been on HC for a year I'd bet money testo is even lower now.

I wonder how much of weight gain that is sometimes blamed on T3 isn't T3 at

all...so many folks on T3 are ALSO on HC.

HC may = lower testo, which = muscle loss, which = weight gain.

Some doctors don't think low testo is a problem in women, or if you're " in

range " all is well. I feel they are wrong on both counts.

If testosterone supplements are used, regular testing is a MUST. I am trying

for " high normal " , but, particularly as a woman, want to make very sure I don't

go OVER normal.

Testosterone also helps strength adrenals, from Val's post:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/42736

Not sure if your labs were " total testosterone " or " free testosterone " .

Although I think they are low in either case, I believe the most important one

is " free " .

Here's some posts about testing:

MY POST " Val, Which Testosterone Test To Get? "

I am getting my testosterone tested tomorrow. Which is the most useful test? The

LabCorp slip only says " free+weakly bound " or " total " , but their website has

more options:

Test Number Test Name

144980 Testosterone, Free (Direct), Serum

081786 Testosterone, Free, Serum (Equilibrium Ultrafiltration) With Total

Testosterone

140103 Testosterone, Free (Direct), Serum With Total Testosterone

from post:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/42232

VAL'S ANSWER

140103 Testosterone, Free (Direct), Serum With Total Testosterone

from post:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/42234

Hope this helps.

> > >

> > >

> > > From: ladyhawkblue2

> > > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

> > > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> > > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

> > >

> > >

> > >  

> > >

> > > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

> > > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

> > > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.

> > > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for

me since I am only 5'1 "

> > > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

> > > and wonder if it may be my problem.

> > > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

> > > Chantal

> > >

> > > What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

> > >

> > > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone

therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

> > >

> > > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the

conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

> > > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it

helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver

metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat " (the

fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help

in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this

hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

> > >

> > > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding

the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article.

cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I gained weight before HC and have not gained much more since being on HC.I

don't have any muscle tone either but then at 63 how many people have good

muscle tone?

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > From: ladyhawkblue2

> > > > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

> > > > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> > > > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >  

> > > >

> > > > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

> > > > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

> > > > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight

issue.

> > > > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot

for me since I am only 5'1 "

> > > > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

> > > > and wonder if it may be my problem.

> > > > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

> > > > Chantal

> > > >

> > > > What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

> > > >

> > > > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone

therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

> > > >

> > > > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the

conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

> > > > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words,

it helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing

liver metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat "

(the fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also

help in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made

this hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

> > > >

> > > > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?:

Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101.

com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

i started on testosterone cream and felt great results for about 6 weeks..after that i felt NOTHING and i am very disappointed...it was nice to have a libido again...my thryoid was low too and have been working on that but i think my testosterone must be bound up but what can i do to fix that?? i take estrogen and progesterone too....any ideas...i am also on NT 2 grains and 12.5 mcg of T3...i also take isocort 3, 3, 2.....any ideas on how to get that testerone to work again or how to free some up?

Subject: Re: Gaining weight on T3 only / muscles and testosteroneTo: RT3_T3 Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 1:56 PM

In my opinion this does look low. Moderator Val likes to keep her testo "high within the normal range"from post: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/38745If you've been on HC for a year I'd bet money testo is even lower now. I wonder how much of weight gain that is sometimes blamed on T3 isn't T3 at all...so many folks on T3 are ALSO on HC.HC may = lower testo, which = muscle loss, which = weight gain.Some doctors don't think low testo is a problem in women, or if you're "in range" all is well. I feel they are wrong on both counts.If testosterone supplements are used, regular testing is a MUST. I am trying for "high normal", but, particularly as a woman, want to make very sure I don't go OVER normal.Testosterone also helps strength adrenals, from Val's post: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/42736Not sure if your labs were "total testosterone" or "free testosterone". Although I think they are low in either case, I believe the most important one is "free".Here's some posts about testing: MY POST "Val, Which Testosterone Test To Get?"I am getting my testosterone tested tomorrow. Which is the most useful test? The LabCorp slip only says "free+weakly bound" or "total", but their website has more options:Test Number Test Name144980 Testosterone, Free (Direct), Serum081786 Testosterone, Free, Serum (Equilibrium Ultrafiltration) With Total Testosterone140103 Testosterone, Free (Direct), Serum With Total Testosteronefrom post: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/42232VAL'S ANSWER140103 Testosterone, Free (Direct), Serum With Total Testosteronefrom post: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/42234Hope this helps.> > > > > > > > > From: ladyhawkblue2 <chantalh (AT) cox (DOT) net>> > > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only> > > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com> > > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18

AM> > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my> > > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.> > > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.> > > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for me since I am only 5'1"> > > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday> > > and wonder if it may be my problem.> > > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?> > > Chantal> > > > > > What About T2 and T1 â€" What Do They Do?> > > > > > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic processes.> > > > > > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been found to have a stimulatory effect> > > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and "brown fat" (the fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of government accreditation.> > > > > > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

thank you so much Margery, lots of good info for me, I appreciate it!

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > From: ladyhawkblue2

> > > > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

> > > > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> > > > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >  

> > > >

> > > > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

> > > > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

> > > > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight

issue.

> > > > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot

for me since I am only 5'1 "

> > > > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

> > > > and wonder if it may be my problem.

> > > > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

> > > > Chantal

> > > >

> > > > What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

> > > >

> > > > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone

therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

> > > >

> > > > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the

conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

> > > > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words,

it helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing

liver metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat "

(the fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also

help in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made

this hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

> > > >

> > > > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?:

Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101.

com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

How much testosterone are you taking and do you notice any side effects Margery?VeniziaSubject: Re: Gaining weight on T3 only / muscles and testosteroneTo: RT3_T3 Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:51 AM

I have no muscle either, found recently this is due at least partly to ZERO testosterone. My testo used to be nice and high for a woman, and I had naturally good muscle tone. Now testo (and my muscles, boo hoo!) are gone. There may be several reasons for this; I take HC and I understand that HC can lower testo.

I am on testo replacement now, too soon to see if it will help, but thought I'd mention the testo/muscle connection.

>

>

> From: ladyhawkblue2 <chantalh (AT) cox (DOT) net>

> Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

> To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

>

>

> Â

>

> I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

> kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

> Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.

> However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for me since I am only 5'1"

> This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

> and wonder if it may be my problem.

> Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

> Chantal

>

> What About T2 and T1 â€" What Do They Do?

>

> Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic processes.

>

> Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been found to have a stimulatory effect

> on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and "brown fat" (the fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of government accreditation.

>

> Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

>

[Guest guest]

I think that's why Val said it's the " free testosterone " test result that's the

important one. The bound stuff may be just floating around uselessly.

The testo cream did not work for me at all. I am now using sublingual troches

from my compounding pharmacy, 10 mg twice a day. I only started it recently -

it's too soon to see exactly how well it will work in the long term - but my

free testo HAS gone up a little so far.

Thanks to Val for her suggestion to try the troches.

Hope this helps.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > From: ladyhawkblue2

> > > > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

> > > > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> > > > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >  

> > > >

> > > > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

> > > > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

> > > > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight

issue.

> > > > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot

for me since I am only 5'1 "

> > > > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

> > > > and wonder if it may be my problem.

> > > > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

> > > > Chantal

> > > >

> > > > What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

> > > >

> > > > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone

therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

> > > >

> > > > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the

conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

> > > > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it

helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver

metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat " (the

fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help

in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this

hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

> > > >

> > > > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?:

Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101.

com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I am using sublingual troches from my compounding pharmacy, 10 mg twice a day.

(The testo cream did not work for me.)

Probably too soon to give a complete report on side effects, I've only been on

it 2 months, I haven't noticed any at all so far.

>

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> >

>

> > From: ladyhawkblue2

>

> > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

>

> > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

>

> > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

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> >

>

> > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

>

> > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

>

> > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.

>

> > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for

me since I am only 5'1 "

>

> > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

>

> > and wonder if it may be my problem.

>

> > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

>

> > Chantal

>

> >

>

> > What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

>

> >

>

> > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone

therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

>

> >

>

> > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the

conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

>

> > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it

helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver

metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat " (the

fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help

in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this

hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

>

> >

>

> > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding

the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article.

cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

>

> >

>

[Guest guest]

If my aldosterone comes back low after being on HC for a year does that mean I

should try Cortef & Florinef. My blood pressure is remaining low. Also, is there

a source list for testosterone cream? Thanks, Lura

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > From: ladyhawkblue2

> > > > > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

> > > > > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> > > > > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >  

> > > > >

> > > > > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

> > > > > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

> > > > > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight

issue.

> > > > > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot

for me since I am only 5'1 "

> > > > > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

> > > > > and wonder if it may be my problem.

> > > > > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

> > > > > Chantal

> > > > >

> > > > > What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

> > > > >

> > > > > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone

therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

> > > > >

> > > > > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of

the conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

> > > > > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words,

it helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing

liver metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat "

(the fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also

help in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made

this hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

> > > > >

> > > > > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?:

Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101.

com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

You shoudl get aldosterone tested. Florinef si not somehting to just

take unless oyu are sure you need it. It can have some really serious

side effects oif you do not need it. There are no sources for

testosterone as it is a controlled substance.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

http://faqhelp.webs.com/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/

http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/

http://artisticgrooming.net/

> If my aldosterone comes back low after being on HC for a year does that mean I

should try Cortef& Florinef. My blood pressure is remaining low. Also, is there

a source list for testosterone cream? Thanks, Lura

>

>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>> From: ladyhawkblue2

>>>>>> Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

>>>>>> To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

>>>>>> Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>> ÂÂ

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

>>>>>> kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

>>>>>> Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight

issue.

>>>>>> However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot

for me since I am only 5'1 "

>>>>>> This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

>>>>>> and wonder if it may be my problem.

>>>>>> Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

>>>>>> Chantal

>>>>>>

>>>>>> What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone

therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the

conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

>>>>>> on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it

helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver

metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat " (the

fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help

in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this

hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding

the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article.

cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

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[Guest guest]

if a person has a tendency to not get a rise in free testosterone with the creams will that improve with troches?? or if your testosterone gets bound up will that happen with anything...would it be better to try to lower my shbg...i have not had it tested but what else would be responsible for me having such a good response to testosterone cream for a month then all of a sudden that going away?? i know with low thryoid you have low shbg...so i am confused since i also have low thyroid??

Subject: Re: Gaining weight on T3 only / muscles and testosteroneTo: RT3_T3 Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 3:56 PM

I am using sublingual troches from my compounding pharmacy, 10 mg twice a day. (The testo cream did not work for me.) Probably too soon to give a complete report on side effects, I've only been on it 2 months, I haven't noticed any at all so far.> > > > > > > > > From: ladyhawkblue2 <chantalh (AT) cox (DOT) net>> > > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only> > > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com> > > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM> > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my> > > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.> > > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.> > > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for me since I am only 5'1"> > > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday> > >

and wonder if it may be my problem.> > > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?> > > Chantal> > > > > > What About T2 and T1 â€" What Do They Do?> > > > > > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic processes.> > > > > > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been found to have a stimulatory effect> > > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver metabolism, and the metabolism of the

heart, muscle tissue and "brown fat" (the fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of government accreditation.> > > > > > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ> > >>

[Guest guest]

Thyroid estrogen adn testosteroine ALL can raise SHBG. Many people with

low cortisol have high estrogen. So the estrogen must be balanced as

well for the Testosterone to be freed up and for T3 as well . IN this

last year my Free T3 went down on th4 same dose i have been on, BUT I

have raised BOTH testosterone and estrogen, so I assume my SHBG went u

pas well. I am now raising T3 too and that SHOULD create a balance. It

is normal for these three hormones ot interact this way and that is

w3hy it is important to have them all correct for your age.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

http://faqhelp.webs.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/

http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/

http://artisticgrooming.net/

if a person has a tendency to not get a rise in free

testosterone with the creams will that improve with troches?? or if

your testosterone gets bound up will that happen with anything...would

it be better to try to lower my shbg...i have not had it tested but

what else would be responsible for me having such a good response to

testosterone cream for a month then all of a sudden that going away?? i

know with low thryoid you have low shbg...so i am confused since i also

have low thyroid??

Subject: Re: Gaining weight on T3 only / muscles and

testosterone

To: RT3_T3

Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 3:56 PM

 

I am using sublingual troches from my compounding

pharmacy, 10 mg twice a day. (The testo cream did not work for me.)

Probably too soon to give a complete report on side effects, I've only

been on it 2 months, I haven't noticed any at all so far.

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > From: ladyhawkblue2 <chantalh (AT) cox (DOT) net>

>

> > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

>

> > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

>

> > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >  

>

> >

>

> > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

>

> > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

>

> > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a

weight issue.

>

> > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this

is a lot for me since I am only 5'1"

>

> > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online

yesterday

>

> > and wonder if it may be my problem.

>

> > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

>

> > Chantal

>

> >

>

> > What About T2 and T1 â€" What Do They Do?

>

> >

>

> > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural

thyroid hormone therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form

part of standardised medical treatment, because many doctors feel they

play no role in the metabolic processes.

>

> >

>

> > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as

part of the conversion process, with no actual effect of their own.

However, T2 has been found to have a stimulatory effect

>

> > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in

other words, it helps in the vital conversion process. It is also

effective in increasing liver metabolism, and the metabolism of the

heart, muscle tissue and "brown fat" (the fat that is burned away,

rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help in the breakdown

of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this hormone a

popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

>

> >

>

> > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?:

Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid-

disorders. suite101. com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_

work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

>

> >

>

[Guest guest]

It makes sense that a high SHBG would be binding the testosterone, but I don't

know if that can be overcome by switching from cream to troches. The cream

never worked for me.

> >

> > >

> >

> > >

> >

> > > From: ladyhawkblue2

> >

> > > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

> >

> > > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> >

> > > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

> >

> > >

> >

> > >

> >

> > >  

> >

> > >

> >

> > > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

> >

> > > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

> >

> > > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.

> >

> > > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for

me since I am only 5'1 "

> >

> > > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday

> >

> > > and wonder if it may be my problem.

> >

> > > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

> >

> > > Chantal

> >

> > >

> >

> > > What About T2 and T1 †" What Do They Do?

> >

> > >

> >

> > > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone

therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical

treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic

processes.

> >

> > >

> >

> > > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the

conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been

found to have a stimulatory effect

> >

> > > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it

helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver

metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and " brown fat " (the

fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help

in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this

hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

> >

> > >

> >

> > > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding

the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article.

cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

> >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

i am trying to balance all of it but man it is so complicated...i take estrogen and progestone cream as well as testosterone....i also take NT and T3..and started isocort 2 months ago...energy wise i am starting to feel better but not 100% my memory still sucks....and i have lost the libido again ....where should i begin to try to get my memory back and to raise my libido?? i am due for blood work but cant do another saliva test yet cause of my insurance....anything i could try while i wait??

From: Margery__W <m.escoffery@ sbcglobal. net>Subject: Re: Gaining weight on T3 only / muscles and testosteroneTo: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 3:56 PM

I am using sublingual troches from my compounding pharmacy, 10 mg twice a day. (The testo cream did not work for me.) Probably too soon to give a complete report on side effects, I've only been on it 2 months, I haven't noticed any at all so far.> > > > > > > > > From: ladyhawkblue2 <chantalh (AT) cox (DOT) net>> > > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only> > > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com> > > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM> >

> > > > > > >  > > > > > > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my> > > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.> > > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.> > > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for me since I am only 5'1"> > > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday> > > and wonder if it may be my problem.> > > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?> > > Chantal> > > > > > What About T2 and T1 â€" What Do They Do?> > > > > > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone therapy (taken from animal

glands), but do not form part of standardised medical treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic processes.> > > > > > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been found to have a stimulatory effect> > > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and "brown fat" (the fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of government accreditation.> > > > > > Read more at Suite101: How Does the

Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101. com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ> > >>

[Guest guest]

Well testosterone and T3 both help wiht libido, so does estrogne. Clear

thinking can be had from estrogen and T3.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

http://faqhelp.webs.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/

http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/

http://artisticgrooming.net/

i am trying to balance all of it but man it is so

complicated...i take estrogen and progestone cream as well as

testosterone....i also take NT and T3..and started isocort 2 months

ago...energy wise i am starting to feel better but not 100% my memory

still sucks....and i have lost the libido again ....where should i

begin to try to get my memory back and to raise my libido?? i am due

for blood work but cant do another saliva test yet cause of my

insurance....anything i could try while i wait??

From: Margery__W <m.escoffery@ sbcglobal.

net>

Subject: Re: Gaining weight on T3 only / muscles and

testosterone

To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT)

com

Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 3:56 PM

 

I am using sublingual troches from my

compounding pharmacy, 10 mg twice a day. (The testo cream did not work

for me.)

Probably too soon to give a complete report on side effects, I've only

been on it 2 months, I haven't noticed any at all so far.

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > From: ladyhawkblue2 <chantalh (AT) cox (DOT)

net>

>

> > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

>

> > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

>

> > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >  

>

> >

>

> > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

>

> > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

>

> > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a

weight issue.

>

> > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this

is a lot for me since I am only 5'1"

>

> > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online

yesterday

>

> > and wonder if it may be my problem.

>

> > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

>

> > Chantal

>

> >

>

> > What About T2 and T1 â€" What Do They Do?

>

> >

>

> > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural

thyroid hormone therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form

part of standardised medical treatment, because many doctors feel they

play no role in the metabolic processes.

>

> >

>

> > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as

part of the conversion process, with no actual effect of their own.

However, T2 has been found to have a stimulatory effect

>

> > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in

other words, it helps in the vital conversion process. It is also

effective in increasing liver metabolism, and the metabolism of the

heart, muscle tissue and "brown fat" (the fat that is burned away,

rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help in the breakdown

of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this hormone a

popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

>

> >

>

> > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?:

Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid-

disorders. suite101. com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_

work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

>

> >

>

[Guest guest]

i am on all of these...and as i said i had a month of feeling good when i started testosterone..then it went away....so should i raise t3 or testosterone first?

From: Margery__W <m.escoffery@ sbcglobal. net>Subject: Re: Gaining weight on T3 only / muscles and testosteroneTo: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 3:56 PM

I am using sublingual troches from my compounding pharmacy, 10 mg twice a day. (The testo cream did not work for me.) Probably too soon to give a complete report on side effects, I've only been on it 2 months, I haven't noticed any at all so far.> > > > > > > > > From: ladyhawkblue2 <chantalh (AT) cox (DOT) net>> > > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only> > > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com> > > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM> > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > I have never in my life had a

weight problem,even after my> > > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.> > > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a weight issue.> > > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this is a lot for me since I am only 5'1"> > > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online yesterday> > > and wonder if it may be my problem.> > > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?> > > Chantal> > > > > > What About T2 and T1 â€" What Do They Do?> > > > > > Both of these hormones are supplied as part of natural thyroid hormone therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form part of standardised medical treatment, because many doctors feel they play no role in the metabolic processes.>

> > > > > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as part of the conversion process, with no actual effect of their own. However, T2 has been found to have a stimulatory effect> > > on the activity of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3; in other words, it helps in the vital conversion process. It is also effective in increasing liver metabolism, and the metabolism of the heart, muscle tissue and "brown fat" (the fat that is burned away, rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help in the breakdown of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this hormone a popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of government accreditation.> > > > > > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?: Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid- disorders. suite101.

com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_ work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ> > >>

[Guest guest]

DEpends on pulse and temps. If your pulse is low then I would raise T3.,

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

http://faqhelp.webs.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/

http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/

http://artisticgrooming.net/

i am on all of these...and as i said i had a month of

feeling good when i started testosterone..then it went away....so

should i raise t3 or testosterone first?

From: Margery__W <m.escoffery@ sbcglobal. net>

Subject: Re: Gaining weight on T3 only / muscles and

testosterone

To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 3:56 PM

 

I am using sublingual troches from

my compounding pharmacy, 10 mg twice a day. (The testo cream did not

work for me.)

Probably too soon to give a complete report on side effects, I've only

been on it 2 months, I haven't noticed any at all so far.

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > From: ladyhawkblue2 <chantalh (AT) cox (DOT) net>

>

> > Subject: Gaining weight on T3 only

>

> > To: RT3_T3 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

>

> > Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >  

>

> >

>

> > I have never in my life had a weight problem,even after my

>

> > kids were born,I was back in my jeans within 2 weeks.

>

> > Even in 30 some years of being hypothyroid, I've never had a

weight issue.

>

> > However I have gained about 25lbs since being on T3 only.this

is a lot for me since I am only 5'1"

>

> > This makes no sense to me but I found the info below online

yesterday

>

> > and wonder if it may be my problem.

>

> > Has anyone else gained more weight while being on T3 only?

>

> > Chantal

>

> >

>

> > What About T2 and T1 â€" What Do They Do?

>

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thyroid hormone therapy (taken from animal glands), but do not form

part of standardised medical treatment, because many doctors feel they

play no role in the metabolic processes.

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> > Until recently T1 and T2 were thought to play a role only as

part of the conversion process, with no actual effect of their own.

However, T2 has been found to have a stimulatory effect

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other words, it helps in the vital conversion process. It is also

effective in increasing liver metabolism, and the metabolism of the

heart, muscle tissue and "brown fat" (the fat that is burned away,

rather than stored in the body). (1) T2 can also help in the breakdown

of fat, while not breaking down muscle, which has made this hormone a

popular tool for weight loss and body-building, despite a lack of

government accreditation.

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> > Read more at Suite101: How Does the Thyroid Actually Work?:

Understanding the `Energy Gland' http://thyroid-

disorders. suite101. com/article. cfm/how_does_ the_thyroid_

work#ixzz0t0fXaM DZ

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