Guest guest Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Link i put on does not seem to work Sorry In iodine , " sallyhffmn " <sally.hoffman@...> wrote: > > I want to get private testing done. I'm in the uk. I came across a > website that does adrenal testing and thyroid testing. They use > saliva to test. Is this a reliable test? They were called red apple > clinic ltd. I just want to make sure they are genuine before giving > out credit card details etc. > > http://www.bazaarbuilder.com/cgi-bin/bb/cart5.0.3/viewcart.php? > merchant=redappleclinic & cartid=30535f239869a1c2d5a12cce595a0fce11647251 > 88 > > Sal > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Hi, Sal, Can't say if this particular vendor is reputable, etc., but saliva tests the free fraction of the hormone that is in the cells, so in a sense, it is the most effective form of testing. A 4x day cortisol rhythm saliva test is the best way to test for adrenals, because you will know specifically what is happening throughout the day. Let us know about your experience with this lab. I know that there are several people looking for this type of service in the UK on the Natural Thyroid Hormones forum. Good luck! Warmly, > > I want to get private testing done. I'm in the uk. I came across a > website that does adrenal testing and thyroid testing. They use > saliva to test. Is this a reliable test? They were called red apple > clinic ltd. I just want to make sure they are genuine before giving > out credit card details etc. > > http://www.bazaarbuilder.com/cgi-bin/bb/cart5.0.3/viewcart.php? > merchant=redappleclinic & cartid=30535f239869a1c2d5a12cce595a0fce11647251 > 88 > > Sal > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 > Hi Yes I will let everyone know. You're right. It is so difficult to find anyone in the uk to do testing. The website wasn't very good which made me a bit wary. But it is a lab so maybe that's why. They do a couple of different thyroid tests. I think i will try that before doing the adrenal. I'm not sure if they do the one you are talking about. If i can get the link right i'll put it back on forum so anyone can have a look or pass to other forums looking for a uk lab. Maybe i could get them to send the test kit and ask if i can pay when i send it back. That way i don't have to give out card details. That's what i do with my hair mineral test. Thanks for your imput. Sal > Hi, Sal, > > Can't say if this particular vendor is reputable, etc., but saliva > tests the free fraction of the hormone that is in the cells, so in a > sense, it is the most effective form of testing. > > A 4x day cortisol rhythm saliva test is the best way to test for > adrenals, because you will know specifically what is happening > throughout the day. > > Let us know about your experience with this lab. I know that there > are several people looking for this type of service in the UK on the > Natural Thyroid Hormones forum. > > Good luck! > > Warmly, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 > >http://www.redappleclinic.co.uk/ This link is okay > If i can get the link right i'll put it back on > forum so anyone can have a look or pass to other forums looking for > a uk lab. I'm still not certain they deal direct with public. I have sent them an email. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Yes, they do appear to have it...I think it's: PRACT AASI ADRENAL STRESS TEST & INSULIN PANEL SPECIMEN REQUIRED: Saliva x 4 > > > >http://www.redappleclinic.co.uk/ > > This link is okay > > > > If i can get the link right i'll put it back on > > forum so anyone can have a look or pass to other forums looking for > > a uk lab. I'm still not certain they deal direct with public. I > have sent them an email. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 > > I have been slowly getting on the candida diet. My question is- I have > had hypothyroidism for approximately 7-8 years. From reading previous > posts I understand that I should get my thyroid retested every 4-6 > weeks. I have a regular GP and I don't feel like discussing the > candida diet with her. I'm sure that she would not be supportive. So, > I thought that I could get tested on my own. I asked at the lab how > much this would cost and they said that it is actually illegal to do > this (I live in California). I must have a request from my doctor to > do this. How have other people dealt with this? Do I need to find a > new and supportive doctor or are there other ways to test my thyroid? +++Hi Collette. That is quite the dilemma. Can you simply tell your doctor you are on a good nutrition program, and not go into details about having candida? Otherwise you may need to find a doctor who is more understanding. +++Here they have walk-in clinics, so I could go to any one of them without explaining much, and just ask for thyroid tests. Of course they might ask if you have a regular doctor, but it may be possible to avoid the question. I hope that helps you my friend. I can't think of anything else. The best in health, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 > I asked at the lab how much this would cost and they said that it is actually illegal to do this (I live in California). I must have a request from my doctor to do this. How have other people dealt with this? Do I need to find a new and supportive doctor or are there other ways to test my thyroid? > Thanks for your help. Collette ++++Collette, There are places online where you can pay to have your thyroid tested. Check the canary labs website. You can order blood spot testing through ZRT or Diagnos-techs. Hope that helps. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 > my understanding about thyroid was that often, low readings don't > appear on the regular test, and it is best to take your basal > (waking) temperature every morning before you so much as talk, chart > it for a few weeks, you should see right away if you have > consistently low temperatures. this was the case for me, though my > blood tests never showed a problem. but perhaps this doesn't work if > you are already on the medication? > elisa. > Do I need to find a new and supportive doctor or are there other > ways to test my thyroid? > > > Thanks for your help. Collette > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 www.Directlabs.com offers thyroid testing. Olive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I do not think there is a better time of day but you do not want to take your thyroid meds until AFTER your labs. Venizia > > Hi group, > I'm going back in for lab work testing on my thyroid I have yet to post as I am too fatigued but will later. Is there a time of day when it's best to test for thyroid? I just found out that for testosterone testing for my son it should have been done first thing in the morning. That was after the fact, of course!! UGH!! so what about the thyroid? > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 -- In , " collettelarocque " <clarocque@...> wrote: > > Hi Bee, > > I've been on the diet faithfully for 5 weeks and I have a question about thyroid testing. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism approximately 8 years ago. So, should I begin testing my thyroid after being on the diet for 8 months or do I begin right now? Once I start testing, I continue every 6 weeks or so? > In California a doctor has to prescribe a lab request in order for a person to get thyroid testing. My doctor is unaware that I am on the candida diet, so I want to minimize the number of times I request to get tested. +++Hi Collette. You want to be totally off thyroid meds when you have been on this program for 8 months since that is when your thyroid will most likely recover/normalize. I think you should get the 1st test done after you've been on this program for 5 months, and then get the 2nd test at 7 months - that's so you have less testing. If your test isn't yet normal at 7 months, it just means your thyroid was out of whack longer than 8 years ago, so you will have to take that into consideration and continue getting tests. All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Thank you, Bee! I appreciate your help and knowledge. Collette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thyroid test are only 30% right and that is the most extreme cases. I have low thyroid, most all symptoms even losing hair but conventional tests say I do not have an issue. Basal tests show I have a low thyroid. Anyone in the medical field with half a brain would know I do. To be treated I have had to go to a Naturopathic doctor. Sue From: Maureen Thornberry <berrymaurgmail (DOT) com> Subject: new member Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7:12 PM Ok...I am a new member...I joined just before all the posts about "stuff" started flying.... Needless to say I decided to keep a low profile for a while...LOL Now you seem to have sorted it out...I will jump in and introduce myself...and then you can ask me to leave if you wish... My name is Maureen and I live in Australia... .I do not have Fibromyalgia [which is why you might not let me stay...] However my son does have it...He is not very good at finding his way around the computer so I am knocking my head against a brick wall trying to find something to help him.... He lives at home with us now and is on disability support because of the fibro... He contracted two very nasty debilitating viruses which has resulted in the fibro.....He is over these now.... He is not sleeping, even with sleeping pills from the doctor and no pain medication is working either..... The only things that do help are natural supplements like magnesium powder, vit C and liquid herbs that support the immune system but even so he is in constant pain and exhausted all the time..... We eat a lot of veggies, fish, some chicken and very little red meat...I have bought a reverse osmosis water purifier and we are eliminating chemicals wherever we can.... I hope you let me stay because I think I could learn from your experiences. .. By the way...I am a Christian... very tolerant of all faiths..I believe we are all entitled to be treated with respect and love... Maureen -- When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step into the darkness of the unknown: Faith is knowing that one of two things will happen.There will be solid ground to stand on....or you will be taught to fly...[Author unknown] -- When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step into the darkness of the unknown: Faith is knowing that one of two things will happen.There will be solid ground to stand on....or you will be taught to fly...[Author unknown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 A new book is coming out entirely dedicated to the issue of recent developments in thyroid testing. Please share with the appropriate thyroid groups: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1441914846/ref=snp_dp Thyroid Function Testing (Endocrine Updates) (Hardcover) ~ A. Brent (Editor) Price: $189.00 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details This title has not yet been released. You may pre-order it now and we will deliver it to you when it arrives. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available. Special Offers and Product Promotions * Pre-order Price Guarantee! Order now and if the Amazon.com price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price. Here's how (restrictions apply) Editorial Reviews Product Description Thyroid function tests are performed by essentially all medical practitioners across every clinical setting. Significant insights have been gained into thyroid regulation and thyroid hormone metabolism that influence the selection and interpretation of thyroid function tests. The first section of the book presents the recent advances in thyroid physiology and a discussion of genetic influences on thyroid function tests. The population variation in the TSH " set point " , now thought to be genetically determined, influences the evaluation of thyroid function and thyroid function " targets " for treatment of thyroid disease. The basics of thyroid function measurements, approaches, limitations, and clinical applications will be described for the major categories of thyroid function tests. Application of thyroid function testing to the key clinical settings are discussed, including in the management of thyroid diseases. The influences of drugs on thyroid function testing remains a major clinical issue and is covered in a separate chapter and the issue of thyroid function test screening is also discussed. The authors represent leaders in research and thyroid clinical practice as well as representing a variety of outstanding institutions. This volume provides material that is clinically practical and informed by the most recent scientific advances. Product Details * Hardcover: 402 pages * Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (January 29, 2010) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 1441914846 * ISBN-13: 978-1441914842 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I do not need no book I can do this stuff in my sleep > > A new book is coming out entirely dedicated to the issue of recent > developments in thyroid testing. Please share with the appropriate > thyroid groups: > > > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1441914846/ref=snp_dp > > Thyroid Function Testing (Endocrine Updates) (Hardcover) > ~ A. Brent (Editor) > Price: $189.00 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. > Details > > This title has not yet been released. > You may pre-order it now and we will deliver it to you when it > arrives. > Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available. > > Special Offers and Product Promotions > > * Pre-order Price Guarantee! Order now and if the Amazon.com price > decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the > release date, you'll receive the lowest price. Here's how > (restrictions apply) > > Editorial Reviews > Product Description > > Thyroid function tests are performed by essentially all medical > practitioners across every clinical setting. Significant insights have > been gained into thyroid regulation and thyroid hormone metabolism > that influence the selection and interpretation of thyroid function > tests. The first section of the book presents the recent advances in > thyroid physiology and a discussion of genetic influences on thyroid > function tests. The population variation in the TSH " set point " , now > thought to be genetically determined, influences the evaluation of > thyroid function and thyroid function " targets " for treatment of > thyroid disease. The basics of thyroid function measurements, > approaches, limitations, and clinical applications will be described > for the major categories of thyroid function tests. Application of > thyroid function testing to the key clinical settings are discussed, > including in the management of thyroid diseases. The influences of > drugs on thyroid function testing remains a major clinical issue and > is covered in a separate chapter and the issue of thyroid function > test screening is also discussed. The authors represent leaders in > research and thyroid clinical practice as well as representing a > variety of outstanding institutions. This volume provides material > that is clinically practical and informed by the most recent > scientific advances. > Product Details > > * Hardcover: 402 pages > * Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (January 29, 2010) > * Language: English > * ISBN-10: 1441914846 > * ISBN-13: 978-1441914842 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hard maybe you don't need it but he put this out there for everyone. Co-Moderator Phil > From: hardasnails1973 <hardasnails1973@...> > Subject: Re: Thyroid testing > > Date: Thursday, January 28, 2010, 8:40 AM > I do not need no book I can do this > stuff in my sleep > > > > > > A new book is coming out entirely dedicated to the > issue of recent > > developments in thyroid testing. Please share > with the appropriate > > thyroid groups: > > > > > > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1441914846/ref=snp_dp > > > > Thyroid Function Testing (Endocrine Updates) > (Hardcover) > > ~ A. Brent (Editor) > > Price:    $189.00 & this item > ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. > > Details > > > > This title has not yet been released. > > You may pre-order it now and we will deliver it to you > when it > > arrives. > > Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap > available. > > > > Special Offers and Product Promotions > > > >    * Pre-order Price Guarantee! > Order now and if the Amazon.com price > > decreases between your order time and the end of the > day of the > > release date, you'll receive the lowest price. Here's > how > > (restrictions apply) > > > > Editorial Reviews > > Product Description > > > > Thyroid function tests are performed by essentially > all medical > > practitioners across every clinical setting. > Significant insights have > > been gained into thyroid regulation and thyroid > hormone metabolism > > that influence the selection and interpretation of > thyroid function > > tests. The first section of the book presents the > recent advances in > > thyroid physiology and a discussion of genetic > influences on thyroid > > function tests. The population variation in the TSH > " set point " , now > > thought to be genetically determined, influences the > evaluation of > > thyroid function and thyroid function " targets " for > treatment of > > thyroid disease. The basics of thyroid function > measurements, > > approaches, limitations, and clinical applications > will be described > > for the major categories of thyroid function tests. > Application of > > thyroid function testing to the key clinical settings > are discussed, > > including in the management of thyroid diseases. The > influences of > > drugs on thyroid function testing remains a major > clinical issue and > > is covered in a separate chapter and the issue of > thyroid function > > test screening is also discussed. The authors > represent leaders in > > research and thyroid clinical practice as well as > representing a > > variety of outstanding institutions. This volume > provides material > > that is clinically practical and informed by the most > recent > > scientific advances. > > Product Details > > > >    * Hardcover: 402 pages > >    * Publisher: Springer; 1 > edition (January 29, 2010) > >    * Language: English > >    * ISBN-10: 1441914846 > >    * ISBN-13: 978-1441914842 > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hi Sheila, thank you so much for your reply, it's most helpful Jane > > Most definitely hold off starting Armour thyroid and always remember for > future testing. Whenever you get a date to have your blood drawn, stop the > thyroid hormone the day before and don't take any on the morning you go for > the test. This is because the T3 in natural thyroid extract peaks in the > blood after 2 to 3 hours after taking it. If you took it the day of the > blood draw your GP would panic seeing this high level of T3 and tell you to > cut back on your thyroid hormone, which often causes panic all round, > especially in those who know little to nothing about thyroid hormones. T3 > has a very short half life. > > Luv - Sheila > > > > > > > > Hi, two weeks ago I ordered Nurti Adrenal and Armour (1/4 grain) with the > intention of finding my own balance in desperation. I haven't started taking > either. On Wednesday I went back to the doctor and she has agreed to test my > Thyroid again (with that condescending look and sigh) (last tested in 2009). > The test is scheduled for 27th Feb. should I hold off on starting my Nutiri > Adrenal and Armour until after the tests? Do they build up in your system > masking the true levels or are they immediately metabolised and therefore > won't alter the blood results? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Great thanks, I'll check it out. P x > > > > Hi Connie, thanks for your message. I'm a huge fan of livin' la vida > low carb as well as Taubes and Paleo diets. I' was following the > unrestricted calories but found my appetite (pleasantly) much reduced as > a result of the proteins and fats so the restricted calories was more > natural than effort. > > > > Thanks > > Jane > > xx > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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