Salivary test results............. and some blood results........isocort?

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Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

I have just had my salivary results-

(They are with Diagnos-Techs Inc with Red Apple Clinic.)

Free Cortisol Rhythm-

Am 16 (Normal) (13-24nM Range)

11am-1pm 8 (Normal) (5-10nM)

4pm- 5pm 5 (Normal) (3-8nM)

Midnight 3 (high end of Normal) (1-4nM)

Cortisol Load 32 (23-42nM Range)

DHEA Dehydroepiandrosterone Free (DHEA + DHEA-S)

Pooled value 16 Elevated (3-10ng/ml Range)

Results suggest that I am in Zone 6 HIGH DHEA in the Cortisol-DHEA Correlation

spectrum. (There are 7 ranges) 7 being Adrenal Fatigue end.

Insulin

Fasting <3 (normal 3-12ulU/ml)

Non-Fasting 3 Depressed (Depressed)(range5-20ulU/mL)

Progesterone 43 (Normal 22-100pg/ml)

Total Salivary SIga 10 DEPRESSED (Normal Range 25-60mg/dl) (Borderline Range

20-25mg/dl)

Negative Gliadin Ab,SIga) 5

I am not really sure if I should take Isocort because my Cortisol levels are ok,

a bit too high in the evening if anything!

However the report states that I am one step away from adrenal fatigue?

My Doctor (GP) would only agree to do a few blood test and not all you

suggested! She has now ref me to endo.

Blood results

FT3 3.1 (2.6-5.7)

FT4 15.6 (9-19.1)

TSH 1.05 (0.35-5.0)

B12 318 (130-900)

Folate 20.5 (3.1-2.00)

She refused to do the reverse T3 because she said she would not understand the

results!

To answer your question- I did have the anti-body check blood test years ago to

confirm the Hashi diagnosis. I have found out that my pateral gran had thyroid

probs also, Dad has auto immune p.aneamia also................thats as much as I

know about family history.

I am currently on 100mcg of levothyroxin. Maternity doc raised me to 125mcg

during my second pregnancy and I stayed on this for about 6mths after birth and

then was dropped down again to 100mcg. My first pregnancy seems to be the start

of my thyroid probs..... couldnt remember a thing and was tired 6 mths after

birth.

Well thats as much as I have managed to get so far! On a very long waiting list

for endo doc.............

I would be grateful for any suggestions............

Thanks

Louise.

>

> Hi Louise

>

> Sorry nobody has yet got back to you with a response, but first, welcome to

> our forum where I hope you get all the support and help that you need.

>

> First however, I should tell you that we need a lot more information than

> you have given to us e.g.

>

> What dose of levothyroxine were you started on? How long did they leave it

> before increasing that dose and how much did they increase the dose by? What

> were the results of your thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4, free T3)?

> Were you tested to see whether you have thyroid antibodies, especially if

> members of your family have a thyroid or autoimmune disease (TPO and TgAb)?

> NEVER, NEVER, NEVER accept that your thyroid function test results are

> " normal " just because a doctor tells you that they are. We need to know the

> result of each test done together with the reference range and we will help

> with any interpretation. We need to know whether they are at the bottom, the

> middle or the top of the reference range - or even outside of the ref.

> range.

>

> You are asking a lot of questions, some you don't need the answers for right

> at this time, so let's keep it as simple as possible and just answer the

> main one's which are relevant to your situation right now.

>

> It is entirely up to the member where they get private testing done, either

> urine, blood or sputum. However, on this forum, we find it easier to

> recommend that our members get tested via Genova Diagnostics, simply because

> we know how to interpret their results (each company uses different 'kits'

> with different reference ranges and trying to interpret from more than one

> company can cause confusion for us, but most of all, to our members. If you

> go to our FILES SECTION accessible from the Menu on the Home Page of this

> forum web site thyroid treatment

> and on the page that opens, scroll down all the FOLDERS to the one entitled

> 'Discounts on Tests and Supplements. Open that FOLDER and scroll down there

> to one entitled 'Genova Diagnostics' and open that. There you will see that

> TPA members can get a discount on the tests listed there. Just follow the

> instructions on ordering and write that 'Thyroid Patient Advocacy' is your

> Practitioner. The results will be sent direct to you, and when you receive

> them, you should post the results with the reference range to the Forum,

> where again, we will help with their interpretation.

>

> You say your GP is very happy that your free T3 level is in the lower level.

> Actually, it is important that your free T3 is in the upper third of the

> reference range - this is one reason why we need the number relating to your

> test results and the reference range.

>

> Members can order their natural desiccated thyroid extract supplements from

> many and varied reputable Internet Pharmacies. Again, go to the Home Page of

> this forum, click on FILES - on the page that opens, click on 'Internet

> Pharmacies' and check out the links listed under the Natural Thyroid

> Extract. You can purchase from these pharmacies without the need of either a

> private or NHS prescription. This is legal, in case this is a worry too you.

> You can see the different prices charged and how much they vary depending

> upon the particular brand (or generic) you choose. It is very important to

> check with the supplier the time it will take roughly to reach the UK and

> how many tubs you can order at one go, and how much the cost of the tablets

> will be and postage. I would recommend buying the 1 grain tablets which are

> easily cut into whatever size you wish to start on with a pill cutter that

> you can purchase from your pharmacy on the high street. However, you can buy

> online if you wish. As the majority of people are only on small doses of NDT

> for around 7 days (i.e. half a grain) it really is not worth buying teeny

> doses and in the end, costs more money.

>

> You should check out the attached document about 'How to Treat Using Natural

> Thyroid Extract' attached before starting on your own, and make absolutely

> 100% sure that you understand everything that is written there. If you do

> not and need to ask more questions, just shout.

>

> You should ask your GP (before changing medication) to test your levels of

> specific vitamins and minerals, i.e. iron, transferrin saturation%,

> ferritin, vitamin D3, vitamin B12, magnesium, folate, copper and zinc. If

> any of these are low in the reference range, no amount of thyroid hormone

> can be properly utilised at the cellular level until whatever is low has

> been properly supplemented. Should your GP try to tell you that there is no

> particular association between these low levels and low thyroid or thyroid

> hormone not working, then be prepared and copy out the other attached

> document so you can show him just some of the research/trials that have been

> done to show that there is. Once you have these results, post them on the

> forum with the reference range so we can again help with their

> interpretation.

>

> We will wait to see your TFT results before investigating whether you have a

> Reverse T3 problem.

>

> However, if it is at all possible (and in a lot of cases it is) PLEASE do

> try to involve your GP in what you are considering as far as future

> treatment is concerned and see if s/he is prepared to work alongside you in

> finding what the best form of treatment is that will help you regain your

> normal health.

>

> Hope this helps.

>

> Luv - Sheila

>

>

> >

> > I am just about to do the adrenal testing, there is a company called RED

> APPLE, has anybody heard of them or is it best to stick to Genova?

> >

> > I have had my TSH, Free T3/T4 checked and they come back Normal, however

> my free T3 is in the lower end........... GP is very happy with

> results...............

> >

> > I am going to order some Armour from International soon, just to get it

> here in prep. What dose is best to oderin 1/4 and 1/2's? I take 100mcg of

> levo at the moment.

> >

> > I am also going to ask the GP to do my iron levels, just need

> appt........... I havent got my reverse levels done, should I ask about this

> at same time?

> >

> > Well thats about it at the moment, if anybody could answer those first few

> questions it would be great!

> >

> > Many Thanks

> >

> > Lou.

> >

> > PS great web site.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

hi lousie

i would want to get a higher b12 reading ...your folate is right at the top of

the range but it needs to be in better ratio with the b12 and b12 is low. vit

b6 is the other b vit that needs to be consisdered with folate and b12.

if pernicious anemia runs in your family there's strong possibiity you will have

it too ...it means that due to low intrinsic factor the body can't make proper

use of b12 from food sources and needs to be suppplemented, either injections,

sublingual nuggets or a spray.

trish

[Guest guest]

oops ...sorry louise, i didn't mean to call you lousie!

trish

>

> hi lousie

[Guest guest]

Hi, thanks for the advice about the folate, will look into that!

Does anybody have any advice about the adrenal results? Should I start on

Isocort?

Dont worry about the name Trish, been called worse than that ! Ha!

Many thanks

Louise.

>

>

>

> hi lousie

>

> i would want to get a higher b12 reading ...your folate is right at the top of

the range but it needs to be in better ratio with the b12 and b12 is low. vit

b6 is the other b vit that needs to be consisdered with folate and b12.

>

> if pernicious anemia runs in your family there's strong possibiity you will

have it too ...it means that due to low intrinsic factor the body can't make

proper use of b12 from food sources and needs to be suppplemented, either

injections, sublingual nuggets or a spray.

>

> trish

>