Guest guest Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 I think something is unbalanced here but duno what. I've been at this since January started increasing in may since then I've gone from 125-175 very slowly. I'm defo not hyper but I've not noticed a huge improvement. My diegestion slows right Down too and I feel so bloated & yuk. My periods never used to effect me like this. During ovulation & my period I'm a mess, exhausted, I ache, feel so low and anxious, it starts to life then it's ovulation & periods again!! Why is this not getting better yet? It's so exhausting I wish I could stop my periods all together. Also my legs become unbearably itchy. Ferrittin in sept was 87 (7-159) Latest bloods T4 19 10-25 Lele x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Hello Lele It could be that you are not converting the mainly inactive thyroxine (T4) to the active thyroid hormone T3. You may need to start taking some form of T3 (Liothyronine/Cytomel) in combination with your T4, T3 alone, or natural thyroid extract that contains T4, T3, T2, T1 plus calcitonin. There is a large minority of sufferers unable to convert T4 into T3. Your level of free T4 of 19 could be an indication that it is not converting to T3, but we need to know what your free T3 level is. Your doctor needs to requests a full thyroid function test to include TSH, free T4, free T3 and have you ever been tested to see if you have antibodies to your thyroid. The tests you need for these are TPO and TgAb. If you have thyroid antibodies, you are suffering with Hashimoto's disease, which is a cause of hypothyroidism. Most sufferers of Hashimoto's need to be on a gluten free diet as antibodies thrive on gluten. You can buy or borrow the book by Dr Datis Kharrazian called 'Why do I still Have Symptoms when my Lab Tests are Normal " to learn all about this. Bloating stomach, feeling 'yuk', slowing down of your digestive will improve almost immediately on a no gluten diet. Your ferritin level is fine - though it would be good to know your levels of iron, transferrin saturation, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, magnesium, folate, copper and zinc. Ask for these to be tested and when you get the results, post them here together with the reference range for each test done and we will help with their interpretation. Check out this document about your problems with your periods http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/menstruation.htm Luv - Sheila I think something is unbalanced here but duno what. I've been at this since January started increasing in may since then I've gone from 125-175 very slowly. I'm defo not hyper but I've not noticed a huge improvement. My diegestion slows right Down too and I feel so bloated & yuk. My periods never used to effect me like this. During ovulation & my period I'm a mess, exhausted, I ache, feel so low and anxious, it starts to life then it's ovulation & periods again!! Why is this not getting better yet? It's so exhausting I wish I could stop my periods all together. Also my legs become unbearably itchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Hi Lele, I have the same problem and found that taking Agnus Castus drops makes a massive positive difference re: ovulation and PMT. I take 2-3x 25 drops in a little water. I eat gluten free as I'm intolerant, have been eating like this for 10+ years but still get the bloating sometimes. Taking a spoonful of bicarbonate of soda in 1.5dl of water first thing in the morning helps with this. I take it for a month then rest for a week or two. For me Candida causes the bloating and that's a tough cookie to deal with... I hope this helps... Happy New Year! Anita x > > I think something is unbalanced here but duno what. I've been at this since January started increasing in may since then I've gone from 125-175 very slowly. I'm defo not hyper but I've not noticed a huge improvement.� [Ed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Yeah I have hashis, my last T3 was 4.8 3-7... My dr is worse than useless so doubt I'll get help there. Lele x Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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