Thyroid

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Yes, it is legitimate. There are different versions of "hypothyroidism." The version most documented and treated for is underproduction of T4 & T3 by the thyroid.

This is often treated by giving the patient pure synthetic T4 (Synthroid), which the body naturally converts into T3 and a very small amount of rT3.

But, if you are a poor converter of T4-->T3 (i.e. you produce excess rT3 in the process), taking Synthroid can actually exacerbate your hypothyroid symptoms by upping your rT3. Those of Irish, Welsh, Russian, and Native American decent in particular tend to be poor converters.

RT3 is a very potent inhibitor of active T3, so a high rT3 count can cause severe hypothyroid symptoms even if T4 and T3 levels are normal.

You correct high rT3 by supplementing with pure T3 (extended release form is now available from compounding pharmacies). Google the "Wilson's T3 Protocol" for more detailed information on T3 supplementation. You may need to cut back on your T4 dose at the same time so your body doesn't have as much T4 to convert into rT3.

No, you cannot drink liquor with thyroid medication. Mixing the two could cause nausea, dizziness, headaches, or even insomnia.

A TSH of 2.858 and T4 of 5.520 are within normal range, but a patient should discuss these findings with a health care provider, as a diagnosis can't be made based on lab tests alone. What did the history and physical suggest?

This happened to me, maybe you should ask your Dr. about a hypothyroid scan..good luck

T3, the aptly dubbed "life-giving" hormone, supposedly has a half life of around a day, but usually peaks after about four hours in your system, and its "life-giving" effects usually run out after eight hours. T4, on the other hand, has a half life of up to a week. Armour contains both of these hormones.

That said, I notice if I miss my morning dose of thyroid extract (two grains of Canada's Erfa Thyroid) by the middle of the same afternoon; I usually feel inexplicably tired, moody, cold and slow. I immediately correct a missed dose by taking half of the usual morning dose, one grain; you don't want to take a full dose late in the afternoon, when you'll need less T3 in your system if you're going to have a good night's sleep. If I still feel sluggish after an hour or so (no eating in between!), I take the other half of my meds. I usually do not take my afternoon dose if I miss my morning one. If I don't notice a missed dose the same day, I take my normal dose the following day (usually feeling pretty crappy by then), and that usually does it.

Nothing very significant should happen if you miss a day of Armour, but make sure you monitor your symptoms carefully - ALWAYS. Talk to your doctor and ask if you can take an extra quarter or half grain to correct a missed dose. If you doctor gives you the go-ahead to self-monitor and self-correct, do so very carefully. Start lower than you think you'll need, and add extra gradually until you feel normal a full hour after ingesting each dose. Being hyperthyroid is horrible, and it usually lasts quite a while.

One more tip: establish a routine in the morning for taking your meds. Always keep them in the same place, and always take them in the same place, and (if you can) at the same time. For example, I get up in the morning, go to the kitchen, grab my Erfa from on top of the fridge, and look out of the window while I let it dissolve sublingually. I then have a nice big glass of water. If I don't do this in the morning, I feel strange, and I quickly realize what I've forgotten. Establish a similar routine for the afternoon as well.

Best of luck with your treatment!

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The test for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) USED to be considered the gold standard test for thyroid dysfunction. This has changed. Since TSH values only reflect the average of the thyroid's activity over several weeks, doctors now know to test TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 as well as TPOabs to help screen patients for thyroid dysfunction.

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If my thyroid T4 free blood results are dropping what does this mean?

Yes. Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland that can be from a variety of causes, and the term adenopathy is an 'umbrella' term that is used to mean a dysfunction of a gland in the body. In other words, the general term adenopathy can be any one of dozens of diseases that involve the glands, the endocrine system of the body. The term thyroiditis is more specific and there are several things that can cause that to happen. Most commonly it is because of hypothyroidism, but it can be from hyperthyroidism as well, and may lead into the development of a goiter, unless treated by a doctor.

For those with hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, symptoms can consist of being anxious, irritable, or argumentative. Symptoms can also consist of trembling hands and having a fast heart rate.

The element that is most commonly added to table salt (also known as sodium iodine) that helps control thyroid function is iodine. To make sure you are getting the proper table salt in your diet the container will say "iodinized salt."

The thyroid naturally absorbs iodine as part of the synthesis process in storing, and secreting, thyroid hormone into the body. After this process is complete, leftover iodine gets absorbed by other body tissues and flushed out of the body through urination.

Including iodinized salt in your daily diet is important because it can help prevent thyroid conditions such as a goiter. A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged. Worldwide, the most common cause of a goiter is due to a lack of iodine in our daily diet.

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I stupidly did this. Grabbed the dog's bottle of little blue pills instead of my own (and mine were for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, not thyroid disease). Realized what I had done immediately and called Poison Control. They assured me that I would be fine and I was. This happened about a year ago and I never had any effects from it.

To make the results all the same for different people. If you have eaten food prior to the test, the results will be different

- actually fasting before the test might avoid any false result. because when we are fasting the glucose supply will be cut and so, this will not interfere with the glucose loaded during the experiment. because what we want to observe is how the body will react with that particular amount of glucose intake in the given time.

Cabbage is a goitrogenic food - it helps reduce the amount of iodine the thyroid is able to convert to thyroid hormone. As such, it can be helpful for hyperthyroid patients who are able to consume it.

The parathyroid glands control calcium regulation, which is the amount of calcium that is in the blood and within the bones. An over production of the parathyroid hormone, known as hyperparathyroidism, can weaken bones, produce kidney stones, and other ailments.

There is no formula to determine the amount of thyroid hormone replacement required for a given TSH level. Some clinicians might not even treat a TSH of 5.62. The decision, starting dose, and rate of recheck and titration will depend on the patient's age, sex, medical history, digestive tract, medication compliance habits, fertility status, cardiac status, and other factors.