Re: Re:New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

[Guest guest]

james-

there is a definite genetic link with thyroid disease.

nancie

Re:New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

Personally I would not be concerned, as you are within the tolerance

range for healthy people; and you have listed no symptoms either.

The recommendation for a TSH level considerably below the norm for

healthy people comes from the fact that those confirmed to have

hypothyroidism and under treatment for same sometimes continue to have

symptoms, sometimes severe, even though the TSH level has been lowered

to the norm for healthy people. Therefore the idea, whether correct or

not, has arisen that once you become hypothyroid you may have problems

if you TSH is above two. Some people swear that they do not feel well

until the TSH is lowered to almost zero. Yet others do well once the TSH

is lowered to the " normal " range; but we probably hear from few of

those, as they have less of an incentive to seek out further help such

as this site if they don't feel they need it.

But AFAIK none of this applies to healthy people. I'm personally on

Synthroid and my TSH is higher than yours; but as I have no symptoms it

doesn't concern me.

You might consider keeping a closer watch on your TSH levels and

symptoms since you have a number of relatives who are hypothyroid, and I

believe there's a strong possibility that there is a genetic component

to the risk factor.

Luck,

> New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

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>

>

> Fri Jan 4, 2008 3:40 pm (PST)

>

> Hello everyone, my name is Thresa. I just joined this group for

> several reasons. My grandmother, mom and sister are all

> Hypothyroid. My sister has Hashimoto's disease, which came on after

> 6 months after having her first child when she was having a very

> stressful time at her demanding job (not sure if that is what caused

> it). I just had some blood work done and I am concerned with my

> thyroid levels. The doctor was not concerned at all. I am a 32 years

> old female and am ideal weight and in good shape. Should I be

> concerned about the following levels?

>

> TSH 3.08 (lab normal less than 5)

> T3 103 (lab normal 85-205)

> T4 7.2 (lab normal 4.5-12)

>

> I have been doing some reading and from what I gather a TSH over 2

> is a reason for concern. I'm not sure what is ideal for T3 and T4.

> My holistic chiropractor has me taking standard process organically

> bound minerals (basically kelp and alfalfa juice)….he thinks this

> will resolve the high TSH because of the iodine. I am reading some

> conflicting information that iodine (even kelp) might make my

> thyroid worse.

>

> So at my current level should I be able to correct the problem

> without the use of thyroid medications? I was under a lot of stress

> when I had the blood work done. I was moving into a new house and

> trying to sell my other house. I am hoping that this may have had

> something to do with the reading be on the high side, and I really

> hope that it is still correctable without medicine. I would like

> some more opinions and advice and someone to explain what an ideal

> T3 and T4 would be. Should I have some additional blood work done?

> Thanks so much in advance for the advice.

[Guest guest]

This is what I have been told also, but NONE in my family have thyroid disease.

How did I get it? Do you think my daughter is susceptible to it because I got

it?

Thank you!!

Nancie Barnett <deifspirit@...> wrote:

james-

there is a definite genetic link with thyroid disease.

nancie

Re:New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

Personally I would not be concerned, as you are within the tolerance

range for healthy people; and you have listed no symptoms either.

The recommendation for a TSH level considerably below the norm for

healthy people comes from the fact that those confirmed to have

hypothyroidism and under treatment for same sometimes continue to have

symptoms, sometimes severe, even though the TSH level has been lowered

to the norm for healthy people. Therefore the idea, whether correct or

not, has arisen that once you become hypothyroid you may have problems

if you TSH is above two. Some people swear that they do not feel well

until the TSH is lowered to almost zero. Yet others do well once the TSH

is lowered to the " normal " range; but we probably hear from few of

those, as they have less of an incentive to seek out further help such

as this site if they don't feel they need it.

But AFAIK none of this applies to healthy people. I'm personally on

Synthroid and my TSH is higher than yours; but as I have no symptoms it

doesn't concern me.

You might consider keeping a closer watch on your TSH levels and

symptoms since you have a number of relatives who are hypothyroid, and I

believe there's a strong possibility that there is a genetic component

to the risk factor.

Luck,

> New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

> -->

>

>

>

> Posted by: " thresaaguayo28 " aguayot@...

> >

> thresaaguayo28 >

>

>

> Fri Jan 4, 2008 3:40 pm (PST)

>

> Hello everyone, my name is Thresa. I just joined this group for

> several reasons. My grandmother, mom and sister are all

> Hypothyroid. My sister has Hashimoto's disease, which came on after

> 6 months after having her first child when she was having a very

> stressful time at her demanding job (not sure if that is what caused

> it). I just had some blood work done and I am concerned with my

> thyroid levels. The doctor was not concerned at all. I am a 32 years

> old female and am ideal weight and in good shape. Should I be

> concerned about the following levels?

>

> TSH 3.08 (lab normal less than 5)

> T3 103 (lab normal 85-205)

> T4 7.2 (lab normal 4.5-12)

>

> I have been doing some reading and from what I gather a TSH over 2

> is a reason for concern. I'm not sure what is ideal for T3 and T4.

> My holistic chiropractor has me taking standard process organically

> bound minerals (basically kelp and alfalfa juice)….he thinks this

> will resolve the high TSH because of the iodine. I am reading some

> conflicting information that iodine (even kelp) might make my

> thyroid worse.

>

> So at my current level should I be able to correct the problem

> without the use of thyroid medications? I was under a lot of stress

> when I had the blood work done. I was moving into a new house and

> trying to sell my other house. I am hoping that this may have had

> something to do with the reading be on the high side, and I really

> hope that it is still correctable without medicine. I would like

> some more opinions and advice and someone to explain what an ideal

> T3 and T4 would be. Should I have some additional blood work done?

> Thanks so much in advance for the advice.

[Guest guest]

Was there ever a doubt about that?

Roni

Nancie Barnett <deifspirit@...> wrote:

james-

there is a definite genetic link with thyroid disease.

nancie

Re:New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

Personally I would not be concerned, as you are within the tolerance

range for healthy people; and you have listed no symptoms either.

The recommendation for a TSH level considerably below the norm for

healthy people comes from the fact that those confirmed to have

hypothyroidism and under treatment for same sometimes continue to have

symptoms, sometimes severe, even though the TSH level has been lowered

to the norm for healthy people. Therefore the idea, whether correct or

not, has arisen that once you become hypothyroid you may have problems

if you TSH is above two. Some people swear that they do not feel well

until the TSH is lowered to almost zero. Yet others do well once the TSH

is lowered to the " normal " range; but we probably hear from few of

those, as they have less of an incentive to seek out further help such

as this site if they don't feel they need it.

But AFAIK none of this applies to healthy people. I'm personally on

Synthroid and my TSH is higher than yours; but as I have no symptoms it

doesn't concern me.

You might consider keeping a closer watch on your TSH levels and

symptoms since you have a number of relatives who are hypothyroid, and I

believe there's a strong possibility that there is a genetic component

to the risk factor.

Luck,

> New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

> -->

>

>

>

> Posted by: " thresaaguayo28 " aguayot@...

> >

> thresaaguayo28 >

>

>

> Fri Jan 4, 2008 3:40 pm (PST)

>

> Hello everyone, my name is Thresa. I just joined this group for

> several reasons. My grandmother, mom and sister are all

> Hypothyroid. My sister has Hashimoto's disease, which came on after

> 6 months after having her first child when she was having a very

> stressful time at her demanding job (not sure if that is what caused

> it). I just had some blood work done and I am concerned with my

> thyroid levels. The doctor was not concerned at all. I am a 32 years

> old female and am ideal weight and in good shape. Should I be

> concerned about the following levels?

>

> TSH 3.08 (lab normal less than 5)

> T3 103 (lab normal 85-205)

> T4 7.2 (lab normal 4.5-12)

>

> I have been doing some reading and from what I gather a TSH over 2

> is a reason for concern. I'm not sure what is ideal for T3 and T4.

> My holistic chiropractor has me taking standard process organically

> bound minerals (basically kelp and alfalfa juice)….he thinks this

> will resolve the high TSH because of the iodine. I am reading some

> conflicting information that iodine (even kelp) might make my

> thyroid worse.

>

> So at my current level should I be able to correct the problem

> without the use of thyroid medications? I was under a lot of stress

> when I had the blood work done. I was moving into a new house and

> trying to sell my other house. I am hoping that this may have had

> something to do with the reading be on the high side, and I really

> hope that it is still correctable without medicine. I would like

> some more opinions and advice and someone to explain what an ideal

> T3 and T4 would be. Should I have some additional blood work done?

> Thanks so much in advance for the advice.

[Guest guest]

, if you picture one of those plastic pods filled with different colored

balls that

the children play in, you could easily visualize the genetic components to be

like the

colored balls. They get mixed around and scrambled over and over again, with

every

pregnancy, and no one knows how the codes will line up. It could very well be

in your

family, but no one had a double copy to actually have the disease. Also, I

believe different

types of high stress can trigger different illnesses that we may be

predisposed to, but

don't usually get without the trigger. I guess you could have your daught

tested the next

time she has to have a blood test.

Roni

and Irwin <familyirwin@...> wrote:

This is what I have been told also, but NONE in my family have thyroid

disease. How did I get it? Do you think my daughter is susceptible to it because

I got it?

Thank you!!

Nancie Barnett <deifspirit@...> wrote:

james-

there is a definite genetic link with thyroid disease.

nancie

Re:New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

Personally I would not be concerned, as you are within the tolerance

range for healthy people; and you have listed no symptoms either.

The recommendation for a TSH level considerably below the norm for

healthy people comes from the fact that those confirmed to have

hypothyroidism and under treatment for same sometimes continue to have

symptoms, sometimes severe, even though the TSH level has been lowered

to the norm for healthy people. Therefore the idea, whether correct or

not, has arisen that once you become hypothyroid you may have problems

if you TSH is above two. Some people swear that they do not feel well

until the TSH is lowered to almost zero. Yet others do well once the TSH

is lowered to the " normal " range; but we probably hear from few of

those, as they have less of an incentive to seek out further help such

as this site if they don't feel they need it.

But AFAIK none of this applies to healthy people. I'm personally on

Synthroid and my TSH is higher than yours; but as I have no symptoms it

doesn't concern me.

You might consider keeping a closer watch on your TSH levels and

symptoms since you have a number of relatives who are hypothyroid, and I

believe there's a strong possibility that there is a genetic component

to the risk factor.

Luck,

> New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

> -->

>

>

>

> Posted by: " thresaaguayo28 " aguayot@...

> >

> thresaaguayo28 >

>

>

> Fri Jan 4, 2008 3:40 pm (PST)

>

> Hello everyone, my name is Thresa. I just joined this group for

> several reasons. My grandmother, mom and sister are all

> Hypothyroid. My sister has Hashimoto's disease, which came on after

> 6 months after having her first child when she was having a very

> stressful time at her demanding job (not sure if that is what caused

> it). I just had some blood work done and I am concerned with my

> thyroid levels. The doctor was not concerned at all. I am a 32 years

> old female and am ideal weight and in good shape. Should I be

> concerned about the following levels?

>

> TSH 3.08 (lab normal less than 5)

> T3 103 (lab normal 85-205)

> T4 7.2 (lab normal 4.5-12)

>

> I have been doing some reading and from what I gather a TSH over 2

> is a reason for concern. I'm not sure what is ideal for T3 and T4.

> My holistic chiropractor has me taking standard process organically

> bound minerals (basically kelp and alfalfa juice)….he thinks this

> will resolve the high TSH because of the iodine. I am reading some

> conflicting information that iodine (even kelp) might make my

> thyroid worse.

>

> So at my current level should I be able to correct the problem

> without the use of thyroid medications? I was under a lot of stress

> when I had the blood work done. I was moving into a new house and

> trying to sell my other house. I am hoping that this may have had

> something to do with the reading be on the high side, and I really

> hope that it is still correctable without medicine. I would like

> some more opinions and advice and someone to explain what an ideal

> T3 and T4 would be. Should I have some additional blood work done?

> Thanks so much in advance for the advice.

[Guest guest]

kelp could increase the size of a goiter....do a google search and read about

kelp too much coult also be not good for u. As for TSH 3 . Ive read TSH over 2

is of concern u could have thyroid problem symptoms. See how u go if u feel fine

then dont worry get ur antibodies for ur thyroid tested. Doctors dont usually

test this for cost...but if ur tsh is high then they should

Roni Molin <matchermaam@...> wrote: Was there ever a doubt about

that?

Roni

Nancie Barnett <deifspirit@...> wrote:

james-

there is a definite genetic link with thyroid disease.

nancie

Re:New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

Personally I would not be concerned, as you are within the tolerance

range for healthy people; and you have listed no symptoms either.

The recommendation for a TSH level considerably below the norm for

healthy people comes from the fact that those confirmed to have

hypothyroidism and under treatment for same sometimes continue to have

symptoms, sometimes severe, even though the TSH level has been lowered

to the norm for healthy people. Therefore the idea, whether correct or

not, has arisen that once you become hypothyroid you may have problems

if you TSH is above two. Some people swear that they do not feel well

until the TSH is lowered to almost zero. Yet others do well once the TSH

is lowered to the " normal " range; but we probably hear from few of

those, as they have less of an incentive to seek out further help such

as this site if they don't feel they need it.

But AFAIK none of this applies to healthy people. I'm personally on

Synthroid and my TSH is higher than yours; but as I have no symptoms it

doesn't concern me.

You might consider keeping a closer watch on your TSH levels and

symptoms since you have a number of relatives who are hypothyroid, and I

believe there's a strong possibility that there is a genetic component

to the risk factor.

Luck,

> New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

> -->

>

>

>

> Posted by: " thresaaguayo28 " aguayot@...

> >

> thresaaguayo28 >

>

>

> Fri Jan 4, 2008 3:40 pm (PST)

>

> Hello everyone, my name is Thresa. I just joined this group for

> several reasons. My grandmother, mom and sister are all

> Hypothyroid. My sister has Hashimoto's disease, which came on after

> 6 months after having her first child when she was having a very

> stressful time at her demanding job (not sure if that is what caused

> it). I just had some blood work done and I am concerned with my

> thyroid levels. The doctor was not concerned at all. I am a 32 years

> old female and am ideal weight and in good shape. Should I be

> concerned about the following levels?

>

> TSH 3.08 (lab normal less than 5)

> T3 103 (lab normal 85-205)

> T4 7.2 (lab normal 4.5-12)

>

> I have been doing some reading and from what I gather a TSH over 2

> is a reason for concern. I'm not sure what is ideal for T3 and T4.

> My holistic chiropractor has me taking standard process organically

> bound minerals (basically kelp and alfalfa juice)….he thinks this

> will resolve the high TSH because of the iodine. I am reading some

> conflicting information that iodine (even kelp) might make my

> thyroid worse.

>

> So at my current level should I be able to correct the problem

> without the use of thyroid medications? I was under a lot of stress

> when I had the blood work done. I was moving into a new house and

> trying to sell my other house. I am hoping that this may have had

> something to do with the reading be on the high side, and I really

> hope that it is still correctable without medicine. I would like

> some more opinions and advice and someone to explain what an ideal

> T3 and T4 would be. Should I have some additional blood work done?

> Thanks so much in advance for the advice.

[Guest guest]

most americans are iodine deficient

Gracia

This is what I have been told also, but NONE in my family have thyroid

disease. How did I get it? Do you think my daughter is susceptible to it because

I got it?

Thank you!!

Nancie Barnett <deifspirit@...> wrote:

james-

there is a definite genetic link with thyroid disease.

nancie

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iodine affects genetic expression

(i don' t know what that means though:)

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I think there is a genetic component in how the body reacts

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>

> james-

> there is a definite genetic link with thyroid disease.

[Guest guest]

well before we could map the genome and before we understood genetics- medicine

did have doubts. but, not in the era of modern medicine, no we never had doubt.

nancie

Re:New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

Personally I would not be concerned, as you are within the tolerance

range for healthy people; and you have listed no symptoms either.

The recommendation for a TSH level considerably below the norm for

healthy people comes from the fact that those confirmed to have

hypothyroidism and under treatment for same sometimes continue to have

symptoms, sometimes severe, even though the TSH level has been lowered

to the norm for healthy people. Therefore the idea, whether correct or

not, has arisen that once you become hypothyroid you may have problems

if you TSH is above two. Some people swear that they do not feel well

until the TSH is lowered to almost zero. Yet others do well once the TSH

is lowered to the " normal " range; but we probably hear from few of

those, as they have less of an incentive to seek out further help such

as this site if they don't feel they need it.

But AFAIK none of this applies to healthy people. I'm personally on

Synthroid and my TSH is higher than yours; but as I have no symptoms it

doesn't concern me.

You might consider keeping a closer watch on your TSH levels and

symptoms since you have a number of relatives who are hypothyroid, and I

believe there's a strong possibility that there is a genetic component

to the risk factor.

Luck,

> New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

> -->

>

>

>

> Posted by: " thresaaguayo28 "

aguayot@...<mailto:aguayot%40trinityra.org>

> >

> thresaaguayo28 >

>

>

> Fri Jan 4, 2008 3:40 pm (PST)

>

> Hello everyone, my name is Thresa. I just joined this group for

> several reasons. My grandmother, mom and sister are all

> Hypothyroid. My sister has Hashimoto's disease, which came on after

> 6 months after having her first child when she was having a very

> stressful time at her demanding job (not sure if that is what caused

> it). I just had some blood work done and I am concerned with my

> thyroid levels. The doctor was not concerned at all. I am a 32 years

> old female and am ideal weight and in good shape. Should I be

> concerned about the following levels?

>

> TSH 3.08 (lab normal less than 5)

> T3 103 (lab normal 85-205)

> T4 7.2 (lab normal 4.5-12)

>

> I have been doing some reading and from what I gather a TSH over 2

> is a reason for concern. I'm not sure what is ideal for T3 and T4.

> My holistic chiropractor has me taking standard process organically

> bound minerals (basically kelp and alfalfa juice)..he thinks this

> will resolve the high TSH because of the iodine. I am reading some

> conflicting information that iodine (even kelp) might make my

> thyroid worse.

>

> So at my current level should I be able to correct the problem

> without the use of thyroid medications? I was under a lot of stress

> when I had the blood work done. I was moving into a new house and

> trying to sell my other house. I am hoping that this may have had

> something to do with the reading be on the high side, and I really

> hope that it is still correctable without medicine. I would like

> some more opinions and advice and someone to explain what an ideal

> T3 and T4 would be. Should I have some additional blood work done?

> Thanks so much in advance for the advice.

[Guest guest]

I am in a family of four. My Mom has hashimoto's, I have hashimoto's, and my

16 year old sister was diagnosed with hashimoto's (antibodies in the

thousands, TSH 5) about 5 months ago or something. If that's not genetic, tell

me

what is.

Peace out,

james-

there is a definite genetic link with thyroid disease.

nancie

Re:New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

Personally I would not be concerned, as you are within the tolerance

range for healthy people; and you have listed no symptoms either.

The recommendation for a TSH level considerably below the norm for

healthy people comes from the fact that those confirmed to have

hypothyroidism and under treatment for same sometimes continue to have

symptoms, sometimes severe, even though the TSH level has been lowered

to the norm for healthy people. Therefore the idea, whether correct or

not, has arisen that once you become hypothyroid you may have problems

if you TSH is above two. Some people swear that they do not feel well

until the TSH is lowered to almost zero. Yet others do well once the TSH

is lowered to the " normal " range; but we probably hear from few of

those, as they have less of an incentive to seek out further help such

as this site if they don't feel they need it.

But AFAIK none of this applies to healthy people. I'm personally on

Synthroid and my TSH is higher than yours; but as I have no symptoms it

doesn't concern me.

You might consider keeping a closer watch on your TSH levels and

symptoms since you have a number of relatives who are hypothyroid, and I

believe there's a strong possibility that there is a genetic component

to the risk factor.

Luck,

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for the input Sam. It's just that I eat miso soup with ridiculous

amounts of seaweed atleast 3 times a week. I don't see how I would need more

than

that. People wouldn't evolve to need to take soooo much of something that you

can't get in just eating a balanced diet. No disrespect, and it really seems

like it works for some people, but it just doesn't make sense that so many

people would need such high amounts of something.

Peace,

, look into iodine deficiency. Really.

Sam

(thyroidless since 1990)

--- In _hypothyroidism@hypothyroidihyp_

(mailto:hypothyroidism ) , bear339@, be

>

> I am in a family of four. My Mom has hashimoto's, I have

hashimoto's, and my

> 16 year old sister was diagnosed with hashimoto's (antibodies in the

> thousands, TSH 5) about 5 months ago or something. If that's not

genetic, tell me

> what is.

>

> Peace out,

>

**************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape.

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[Guest guest]

If you have hypoT you should deffinitely get tested for antibodies ... no

excuses.

kelp could increase the size of a goiter....do a google search and read about

kelp too much coult also be not good for u. As for TSH 3 . Ive read TSH over

2 is of concern u could have thyroid problem symptoms. See how u go if u feel

fine then dont worry get ur antibodies for ur thyroid tested. Doctors dont

usually test this for cost...but if ur tsh is high then they should

**************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape.

http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

[Guest guest]

I have been looking for someone in my family too! I'm convinced my mom has it,

but the " tests " say no. SHe did have pituitary tumor though. I guess the hypo

has to start with someone!

cw

---- and Irwin <familyirwin@...> wrote:

> This is what I have been told also, but NONE in my family have thyroid

disease. How did I get it? Do you think my daughter is susceptible to it

because I got it?

>

> Thank you!!

>

>

> Nancie Barnett <deifspirit@...> wrote:

> james-

> there is a definite genetic link with thyroid disease.

> nancie

> Re:New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

>

>

> Personally I would not be concerned, as you are within the tolerance

> range for healthy people; and you have listed no symptoms either.

>

> The recommendation for a TSH level considerably below the norm for

> healthy people comes from the fact that those confirmed to have

> hypothyroidism and under treatment for same sometimes continue to have

> symptoms, sometimes severe, even though the TSH level has been lowered

> to the norm for healthy people. Therefore the idea, whether correct or

> not, has arisen that once you become hypothyroid you may have problems

> if you TSH is above two. Some people swear that they do not feel well

> until the TSH is lowered to almost zero. Yet others do well once the TSH

> is lowered to the " normal " range; but we probably hear from few of

> those, as they have less of an incentive to seek out further help such

> as this site if they don't feel they need it.

>

> But AFAIK none of this applies to healthy people. I'm personally on

> Synthroid and my TSH is higher than yours; but as I have no symptoms it

> doesn't concern me.

>

> You might consider keeping a closer watch on your TSH levels and

> symptoms since you have a number of relatives who are hypothyroid, and I

> believe there's a strong possibility that there is a genetic component

> to the risk factor.

>

> Luck,

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> > New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

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> > Posted by: " thresaaguayo28 " aguayot@...

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> > thresaaguayo28 >

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> > Fri Jan 4, 2008 3:40 pm (PST)

> >

> > Hello everyone, my name is Thresa. I just joined this group for

> > several reasons. My grandmother, mom and sister are all

> > Hypothyroid. My sister has Hashimoto's disease, which came on after

> > 6 months after having her first child when she was having a very

> > stressful time at her demanding job (not sure if that is what caused

> > it). I just had some blood work done and I am concerned with my

> > thyroid levels. The doctor was not concerned at all. I am a 32 years

> > old female and am ideal weight and in good shape. Should I be

> > concerned about the following levels?

> >

> > TSH 3.08 (lab normal less than 5)

> > T3 103 (lab normal 85-205)

> > T4 7.2 (lab normal 4.5-12)

> >

> > I have been doing some reading and from what I gather a TSH over 2

> > is a reason for concern. I'm not sure what is ideal for T3 and T4.

> > My holistic chiropractor has me taking standard process organically

> > bound minerals (basically kelp and alfalfa juice)Â….he thinks this

> > will resolve the high TSH because of the iodine. I am reading some

> > conflicting information that iodine (even kelp) might make my

> > thyroid worse.

> >

> > So at my current level should I be able to correct the problem

> > without the use of thyroid medications? I was under a lot of stress

> > when I had the blood work done. I was moving into a new house and

> > trying to sell my other house. I am hoping that this may have had

> > something to do with the reading be on the high side, and I really

> > hope that it is still correctable without medicine. I would like

> > some more opinions and advice and someone to explain what an ideal

> > T3 and T4 would be. Should I have some additional blood work done?

> > Thanks so much in advance for the advice.

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that's genetic.

nancie

Re:New to group help understanding Thyroid levels

Personally I would not be concerned, as you are within the tolerance

range for healthy people; and you have listed no symptoms either.

The recommendation for a TSH level considerably below the norm for

healthy people comes from the fact that those confirmed to have

hypothyroidism and under treatment for same sometimes continue to have

symptoms, sometimes severe, even though the TSH level has been lowered

to the norm for healthy people. Therefore the idea, whether correct or

not, has arisen that once you become hypothyroid you may have problems

if you TSH is above two. Some people swear that they do not feel well

until the TSH is lowered to almost zero. Yet others do well once the TSH

is lowered to the " normal " range; but we probably hear from few of

those, as they have less of an incentive to seek out further help such

as this site if they don't feel they need it.

But AFAIK none of this applies to healthy people. I'm personally on

Synthroid and my TSH is higher than yours; but as I have no symptoms it

doesn't concern me.

You might consider keeping a closer watch on your TSH levels and

symptoms since you have a number of relatives who are hypothyroid, and I

believe there's a strong possibility that there is a genetic component

to the risk factor.

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that's ridiculous. that's iodine deficiency and exposure to toxins.

Gracia

that's genetic.

nancie

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levels

I am in a family of four. My Mom has hashimoto's, I have hashimoto's, and my

16 year old sister was diagnosed with hashimoto's (antibodies in the

thousands, TSH 5) about 5 months ago or something. If that's not genetic, tell

me

what is.

Peace out,

james-

there is a definite genetic link with thyroid disease.

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I am in a family of four. My Mom has hashimoto's, I have hashimoto's, and my

16 year old sister was diagnosed with hashimoto's (antibodies in the

thousands, TSH 5) about 5 months ago or something. If that's not genetic, tell

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so is there only one disease on the planet....iodine deficiency??? :-P

What about using Armour to suppress the TSH level to limit antibodies?

What about getting ones Vitamin D levels up to limit autoimmunity (Hashi's)?

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that's ridiculous. that's iodine deficiency and exposure to toxins.

Gracia

that's genetic.

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I am in a family of four. My Mom has hashimoto's, I have hashimoto's, and my

16 year old sister was diagnosed with hashimoto's (antibodies in the

thousands, TSH 5) about 5 months ago or something. If that's not genetic,

tell me

what is.

Peace out,

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Hi, I am new to the group and I Hashimotos. I also have several family

members with it. My Grandfather, 2 aunts, 2 uncles, my mother, several

cousins and now also my sister. When I was pregnant my endocrinologist

said that if I had daughters they would most likely develop hashimotos

also. I was always under the impression that it was genetic. Most of my

aunts and uncles are spread out around the country. Could it be that we

all have some genetic susceptability to hold toxins in our body? Does a

lack of iodine cause your body to produce antibodies? Sorry if I am out of

the loop here, I just joined and I have never heard this theory about

toxins. But am very interested.

Thanks,

Sara

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> that's ridiculous. that's iodine deficiency and exposure to toxins.

> Gracia

>

> that's genetic.

> nancie

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> I am in a family of four. My Mom has hashimoto's, I have hashimoto's, and

> my

> 16 year old sister was diagnosed with hashimoto's (antibodies in the

> thousands, TSH 5) about 5 months ago or something. If that's not genetic,

> tell me

> what is.

>

> Peace out,

>

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> james-

> there is a definite genetic link with thyroid disease.

> nancie

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I do! I wonder why I need 3 grams of vitamin C a day, why I once needed

milligrams of folic acid and still need high B vitamins.

Is there something wrong with me doctor?

or is there a conspiracy to keep me ignorant so I can become a big pharma

consumer?

Gracia

Do you ever wonder, though, why we either [A] evolved to need much more

iodine than is available in our normal diets; or were created by God

to need more iodine than out diets could provide??? If that's what

you're saying then to me it doesn't pass the common sense test.

Or, is it only certain people who are deficient? [For Gracia, 95%? {ggg}]

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hi sara

you can read more at www.optimox.com

http://www.helpmythyroid.com

gracia

Hi, I am new to the group and I Hashimotos. I also have several family

members with it. My Grandfather, 2 aunts, 2 uncles, my mother, several

cousins and now also my sister. When I was pregnant my endocrinologist

said that if I had daughters they would most likely develop hashimotos

also. I was always under the impression that it was genetic. Most of my

aunts and uncles are spread out around the country. Could it be that we

all have some genetic susceptability to hold toxins in our body? Does a

lack of iodine cause your body to produce antibodies? Sorry if I am out of

the loop here, I just joined and I have never heard this theory about

toxins. But am very interested.

Thanks,

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