Guest guest Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Kate, the only thing I can think of at this point to tell her is that FreeT3 and FreeT4 are the 'unbound' thyroid hormones (meaning they are what is available to your cells to use (makes us feel better). I've been hyperT/Graves, and also have hashi's antibodies (high) and I can no longer go by TSH. If I have FreeT3 and FreeT4 ran, and they are in the upper ranges, with even FT3 being a little over, is when I feel my best. A lot of dr's assume that means we're hyper but it's not. I had to have my labs be that way the entire time I was hyperT also, and even now when I'm hypoT, those same rules still apply. Elaine has some very interesting info on www.suite101.com about antibodies, and what testing should be done if you'd like to look around there. Don't be worried about it stating Graves Disease, as it's just the way the site is set up. There is one article that goes into different tests and which are the best tests to run for thyroid issues. If you have problems, let me know and I'll find some to send to you that will explain better. I would love to know why, if you're dr is doing the T4 and T3 total, I'd love to know what she is finding from those actual tests? There is a thyroid panel that has the uptake and other tests with it, but I've noticed that mostly dr's who have no clue what they are looking for are the ones who try to use those. (Most of them are unnecessary) If you could ask her, then you could maybe help her to understand that once autoimmune disease (hashi's or graves) is at hand, that is why it's not good for us to look at TSH. And it's much better for her to look at the unbound hormones that you have available then to focus on T3 and T4 which are bound hormones. (not available for your body to utilize). SandyE~Houston On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 14:14:31 -0600 Kate Guynn wrote: > Are there any really good articles about testing with Free T3? > I just > noticed that my doctor isn't running it. She is doing TSH, T3 >Total, Free > T4, and T4. Please no slamming, she is willing to listen and read >what I > give her. I have good insurance so I'm sure she would run it. She >is > workable. I just need info to back what I say.... > > Have Hashi's, she took the article about not relying on test with >Hashi's > and said she would gladly read it. I go back in three weeks. I >worked out > raising my dose, she also agreed that it might be better for me to >split > the dose during the day, so I started that a few days ago. I have >also > made the mistake of taking meds before blood work, stupid on my part >and I > won't do it again. So that might help my quest for more meds. I >don't > feel as bad as I did two weeks ago. I think the stress of the >holiday's, > money and a new part-time job are adding up too. > > Also I am feeling a lump in my throat too, on and off for about 3 > weeks. I've noticed it on and off in the past. Almost like I'm >starting > to get sick. Does anyone else have more energy at night? > > Thanks, > > Kate > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Cindi, Thanks! What your saying helps me too. I think sometimes I've read so much and I remember what I've read! I'll take a look at that book too. I'm in the middle of two other books right now. Kate At 05:24 PM 12/14/2004, you wrote: >In a message dated 12/14/2004 3:31:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, >kguynn@... writes: > > > Please no slamming, she is willing to listen and read what I > > give her. I have good insurance so I'm sure she would run it. She is > > workable. I just need info to back what I say.... > > > > > >Kate, I think the thing to say to her is that testing the Free T3 tests the >ACTIVE thyroid hormone. Remind her that in illness (and hypo is a >illness/disease) that folks often don't CONVERT well...therefore it's >important to be sure >that the person has enough ACTIVE hormone. > >She's just acting on the assumption that folks convert T4 to T3 and figures >if your Free T4 is okay, then all is well. But they tend to forget that hypo >is a disease state....and conversion may not happen the way it's supposed >too. > > >Philip Young, in his book Thyroid-Guardian of Health...talks about this I >believe. Great book. >Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Even before meds, I seemed to perk up more at night. But who know how long I've been Hypo! I had about 4 nights where I didn't sleep well. I didn't know if it was the change in meds or stress. I've had a lump in my throat all day long, but I slept well last night. Kate At 05:25 PM 12/14/2004, you wrote: >In a message dated 12/14/2004 3:31:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, >kguynn@... writes: > > > Does anyone else have more energy at night? > > > >I did...you probably have elevated cortisol. Comes from stress from >mental/physical/emotional. Can come just from the hypo. It took months >for mine to >level out and get normal sleep pattern again. >Cindi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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