Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Not worried about a TSh of 2.9?? A TSH of 2.9 is HYPO!!!!!........also where are the FREE T3 and FREE T4.the other tests don't mean much, he hasn t even ordered the right tests! -------Original Message------- From: Mikki Behnke I got my lab results but I haven't talked to the endo about them because I looked them up myself T3 - 91 ng/dl T4 - 6 ug/dl FTI - 8 ug/dl TSH 0 2.82 T4 uptake - 38.4% I haven't been able to find anything on the T uptake but it's a little high (normal range is up to 37%) ... Everything I've found on the web referred to radioactive iodine uptake, but you ladies have a lot of experience with these tests so I thought I'd ask here so I'm educated before I talk to the doc tomorrow! His take on it this morning seemed to be that I have a " constellation of suggestive symptoms " (inability to lose weight, borderline depression, heavy periods with bad PMS, arthritis worsening, mental fog and forgetfulness so I m probably forgetting part of what we talked about .... And that he wasn t majorly concerned about a TSH of 2.9 so wanted to see the other test results first. Any helpful interpretation is appreciated!!! Mikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 > T3 - 91 ng/dl > T4 - 6 ug/dl > FTI - 8 ug/dl > TSH 0 2.82 > T4 uptake - 38.4% RAnges?? These labs make more sense if you give the ranges.. Something like TSH 2.82( 03.-3) , also do yo uknow if your T4 and T3 are free's? Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 > T3 - 91 ng/dl > T4 - 6 ug/dl > FTI - 8 ug/dl > TSH 0 2.82 > T4 uptake - 38.4% RAnges?? These labs make more sense if you give the ranges.. Something like TSH 2.82( 03.-3) , also do yo uknow if your T4 and T3 are free's? Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 You have some antiquated and useless results. BAD-BAD endo. AND...that THS is killer. I think someone needs a new doc. Try and contact a Holistic doc or a Naturepath. Someone a little "unconventional" would be your best bet. ~E:) Meleese wrote: Behnke And that he wasnt majorly concerned about a TSH of 2.9 so wanted to see the other testresults first. Mikki ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 You have some antiquated and useless results. BAD-BAD endo. AND...that THS is killer. I think someone needs a new doc. Try and contact a Holistic doc or a Naturepath. Someone a little "unconventional" would be your best bet. ~E:) Meleese wrote: Behnke And that he wasnt majorly concerned about a TSH of 2.9 so wanted to see the other testresults first. Mikki ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Well he claimed he can calculate the free T3 and free T4 from the FTI and uptake, but I don't know the formulas ... BUT... from my reading on the web and the little I've picked up from you ladies thus far, I think that he represents the "old school" thinking that you all have been through on your search to actually FEEL BETTER ... he told me that the TSH *is* the best test, it's just that there is a grey area where people disagree on the importance of a TSH between 2.5 and 5 ... and he thinks that body temperature means nothing ... so... I'm thinking that I need to take my little lab tests and move on so someone a bit more holistic!!! I spoke with one of the nurses I work with and he says that everything is pointing to "borderline" hypo, but that the T Uptake being high may mean that the supplement that I've been taking for a week is actually working ... I know that I feel better and my morning temps jumped from 95.9 on Tuesday to 98.1 yesterday and 97.9 today (they have NEVER been that high!), and yesterday I was able to do a 90 minute cardio session for the first time in months. I'm beginning to think that maybe my problem is more that I've always been borderline hypo in the sense that when my nutritional status is good it functions adequately, but if I get depleted of the stuff that a thyroid wants - B12, iodine, selenium, etc - then I start showing the hypo symptoms again. I can believe that I've been depleted of a whole LOT of things having twins LOL. (I don't know if I mentioned but in 12 years I had 10 pregnancies, 3 successful and 7 miscarriages - that' a little rough on the old hormone system!) Hey, no one would be happier than I would to learn that I don't have "thyroid disease" as opposed to just needing to be aware of my nutritional status - I want the RIGHT answer, not be told to go away because some lab value isn't "quite high enough"... MIkki -------------- Original message -------------- Not worried about a TSh of 2.9?? A TSH of 2.9 is HYPO!!!!!........alsowhere are the FREE T3 and FREE T4.the other tests don't mean much, he hasnt even ordered the right tests!-------Original Message------- From: Mikki Behnke I got my lab results but I haven't talked to the endo about them because Ilooked them up myself T3 - 91 ng/dl T4 - 6 ug/dl FTI - 8 ug/dl TSH 0 2.82 T4 uptake - 38.4% I haven't been able to find anything on the T uptake but it's a little high(normal range is up to 37%) ... Everything I've found on the web referred toradioactive iodine uptake, but you ladies have a lot of experience withthese tests so I thought I'd ask here so I'm educated before I talk to thedoc tomorrow! His take on it this morning seemed to be that I have a "constellation ofsuggestive symptoms" (inability to lose weight, borderline depression, heavyperiods with ba d PMS, arthritis worsening, mental fog and forgetfulness so Im probably forgetting part of what we talked about .... And that he wasnt majorly concerned about a TSH of 2.9 so wanted to see the other testresults first. Any helpful interpretation is appreciated!!! Mikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Well he claimed he can calculate the free T3 and free T4 from the FTI and uptake, but I don't know the formulas ... BUT... from my reading on the web and the little I've picked up from you ladies thus far, I think that he represents the "old school" thinking that you all have been through on your search to actually FEEL BETTER ... he told me that the TSH *is* the best test, it's just that there is a grey area where people disagree on the importance of a TSH between 2.5 and 5 ... and he thinks that body temperature means nothing ... so... I'm thinking that I need to take my little lab tests and move on so someone a bit more holistic!!! I spoke with one of the nurses I work with and he says that everything is pointing to "borderline" hypo, but that the T Uptake being high may mean that the supplement that I've been taking for a week is actually working ... I know that I feel better and my morning temps jumped from 95.9 on Tuesday to 98.1 yesterday and 97.9 today (they have NEVER been that high!), and yesterday I was able to do a 90 minute cardio session for the first time in months. I'm beginning to think that maybe my problem is more that I've always been borderline hypo in the sense that when my nutritional status is good it functions adequately, but if I get depleted of the stuff that a thyroid wants - B12, iodine, selenium, etc - then I start showing the hypo symptoms again. I can believe that I've been depleted of a whole LOT of things having twins LOL. (I don't know if I mentioned but in 12 years I had 10 pregnancies, 3 successful and 7 miscarriages - that' a little rough on the old hormone system!) Hey, no one would be happier than I would to learn that I don't have "thyroid disease" as opposed to just needing to be aware of my nutritional status - I want the RIGHT answer, not be told to go away because some lab value isn't "quite high enough"... MIkki -------------- Original message -------------- Not worried about a TSh of 2.9?? A TSH of 2.9 is HYPO!!!!!........alsowhere are the FREE T3 and FREE T4.the other tests don't mean much, he hasnt even ordered the right tests!-------Original Message------- From: Mikki Behnke I got my lab results but I haven't talked to the endo about them because Ilooked them up myself T3 - 91 ng/dl T4 - 6 ug/dl FTI - 8 ug/dl TSH 0 2.82 T4 uptake - 38.4% I haven't been able to find anything on the T uptake but it's a little high(normal range is up to 37%) ... Everything I've found on the web referred toradioactive iodine uptake, but you ladies have a lot of experience withthese tests so I thought I'd ask here so I'm educated before I talk to thedoc tomorrow! His take on it this morning seemed to be that I have a "constellation ofsuggestive symptoms" (inability to lose weight, borderline depression, heavyperiods with ba d PMS, arthritis worsening, mental fog and forgetfulness so Im probably forgetting part of what we talked about .... And that he wasnt majorly concerned about a TSH of 2.9 so wanted to see the other testresults first. Any helpful interpretation is appreciated!!! Mikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Well he claimed he can calculate the free T3 and free T4 from the FTI and uptake, but I don't know the formulas ... BUT... from my reading on the web and the little I've picked up from you ladies thus far, I think that he represents the "old school" thinking that you all have been through on your search to actually FEEL BETTER ... he told me that the TSH *is* the best test, it's just that there is a grey area where people disagree on the importance of a TSH between 2.5 and 5 ... and he thinks that body temperature means nothing ... so... I'm thinking that I need to take my little lab tests and move on so someone a bit more holistic!!! I spoke with one of the nurses I work with and he says that everything is pointing to "borderline" hypo, but that the T Uptake being high may mean that the supplement that I've been taking for a week is actually working ... I know that I feel better and my morning temps jumped from 95.9 on Tuesday to 98.1 yesterday and 97.9 today (they have NEVER been that high!), and yesterday I was able to do a 90 minute cardio session for the first time in months. I'm beginning to think that maybe my problem is more that I've always been borderline hypo in the sense that when my nutritional status is good it functions adequately, but if I get depleted of the stuff that a thyroid wants - B12, iodine, selenium, etc - then I start showing the hypo symptoms again. I can believe that I've been depleted of a whole LOT of things having twins LOL. (I don't know if I mentioned but in 12 years I had 10 pregnancies, 3 successful and 7 miscarriages - that' a little rough on the old hormone system!) Hey, no one would be happier than I would to learn that I don't have "thyroid disease" as opposed to just needing to be aware of my nutritional status - I want the RIGHT answer, not be told to go away because some lab value isn't "quite high enough"... MIkki -------------- Original message -------------- Not worried about a TSh of 2.9?? A TSH of 2.9 is HYPO!!!!!........alsowhere are the FREE T3 and FREE T4.the other tests don't mean much, he hasnt even ordered the right tests!-------Original Message------- From: Mikki Behnke I got my lab results but I haven't talked to the endo about them because Ilooked them up myself T3 - 91 ng/dl T4 - 6 ug/dl FTI - 8 ug/dl TSH 0 2.82 T4 uptake - 38.4% I haven't been able to find anything on the T uptake but it's a little high(normal range is up to 37%) ... Everything I've found on the web referred toradioactive iodine uptake, but you ladies have a lot of experience withthese tests so I thought I'd ask here so I'm educated before I talk to thedoc tomorrow! His take on it this morning seemed to be that I have a "constellation ofsuggestive symptoms" (inability to lose weight, borderline depression, heavyperiods with ba d PMS, arthritis worsening, mental fog and forgetfulness so Im probably forgetting part of what we talked about .... And that he wasnt majorly concerned about a TSH of 2.9 so wanted to see the other testresults first. Any helpful interpretation is appreciated!!! Mikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hah I got the impression as well ... hey well now I can say I went to the best that the university medical center could offer ... and will as you say be looking elsewhere for a more enlightened opinion Mikki -------------- Original message -------------- You have some antiquated and useless results. BAD-BAD endo. AND...that THS is killer. I think someone needs a new doc. Try and contact a Holistic doc or a Naturepath. Someone a little "unconventional" would be your best bet. ~E:) Meleese wrote: Behnke And that he wasnt majorly concerned about a TSH of 2.9 so wanted to see the other testresults first. Mikki ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hah I got the impression as well ... hey well now I can say I went to the best that the university medical center could offer ... and will as you say be looking elsewhere for a more enlightened opinion Mikki -------------- Original message -------------- You have some antiquated and useless results. BAD-BAD endo. AND...that THS is killer. I think someone needs a new doc. Try and contact a Holistic doc or a Naturepath. Someone a little "unconventional" would be your best bet. ~E:) Meleese wrote: Behnke And that he wasnt majorly concerned about a TSH of 2.9 so wanted to see the other testresults first. Mikki ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hah I got the impression as well ... hey well now I can say I went to the best that the university medical center could offer ... and will as you say be looking elsewhere for a more enlightened opinion Mikki -------------- Original message -------------- You have some antiquated and useless results. BAD-BAD endo. AND...that THS is killer. I think someone needs a new doc. Try and contact a Holistic doc or a Naturepath. Someone a little "unconventional" would be your best bet. ~E:) Meleese wrote: Behnke And that he wasnt majorly concerned about a TSH of 2.9 so wanted to see the other testresults first. Mikki ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 He is WRRROOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..but you know that, so you have sacked him! -------Original Message------- From: mkbehnke@... ... He told me that the TSH *is* the best test, it's just that there is a grey area where people disagree on the importance of a TSH between 2.5 and 5 ... And he thinks that body temperature means nothing ... So... I'm thinking that I need to take my little lab tests and move on so someone a bit more holistic!!! I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Mikki: YES...I know one gets the idea that if you see the BEST...TOP Experts at the Universities...you will get the best care. When it comes to the endocrine system its not true unfortunately. ITS surpising...its disheartening. I've done the rounds in state and out of state...and unfortunately the higher I went in terms of credentials...the less informed and more rigidly dogmatic the docs became. THEY were very nice...just not so helpful. I found a hormone specialist woman who isn't provies bio-dentical hormone care for folks. She runs my bloods and give me my pills without argument. I also found an Endo that doesn't mess with me...but that took a long time. Two whole years to find him. That calculating thing you say the doc was doing for you sounds so cheesey. ~E:) ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour Sneak preview the all-new Yahoo.com. It's not radically different. Just radically better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Mikki: YES...I know one gets the idea that if you see the BEST...TOP Experts at the Universities...you will get the best care. When it comes to the endocrine system its not true unfortunately. ITS surpising...its disheartening. I've done the rounds in state and out of state...and unfortunately the higher I went in terms of credentials...the less informed and more rigidly dogmatic the docs became. THEY were very nice...just not so helpful. I found a hormone specialist woman who isn't provies bio-dentical hormone care for folks. She runs my bloods and give me my pills without argument. I also found an Endo that doesn't mess with me...but that took a long time. Two whole years to find him. That calculating thing you say the doc was doing for you sounds so cheesey. ~E:) ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour Sneak preview the all-new Yahoo.com. It's not radically different. Just radically better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 MIKKI: You want to know my numbers now that I'm on replacement meds...? T3F (230-430) 500 T4F (.08-1.8) 1.8 TSH .01 So...you see what happens when someone is treated...not always, but you can see how VERY different it is from what the docs say. ~E:) Meleese wrote: He isWRRROOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..but you know that, so you have sacked him!-------Original Message------- From: mkbehnke (AT) comcast (DOT) net ... He told me that the TSH *is* the best test, it's just that there is agrey area where people disagree on the importance of a TSH between 2.5 and 5.. And he thinks that body temperature means nothing ... So... I'm thinkingthat I need to take my little lab tests and move on so someone a bit moreholistic!!! I ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 MIKKI: You want to know my numbers now that I'm on replacement meds...? T3F (230-430) 500 T4F (.08-1.8) 1.8 TSH .01 So...you see what happens when someone is treated...not always, but you can see how VERY different it is from what the docs say. ~E:) Meleese wrote: He isWRRROOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..but you know that, so you have sacked him!-------Original Message------- From: mkbehnke (AT) comcast (DOT) net ... He told me that the TSH *is* the best test, it's just that there is agrey area where people disagree on the importance of a TSH between 2.5 and 5.. And he thinks that body temperature means nothing ... So... I'm thinkingthat I need to take my little lab tests and move on so someone a bit moreholistic!!! I ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 E—your T3F is over range. Do you feel hyper? Your T3F is also at max and your TSH almost zero... Do you feel you are on correct doses? My results just came in very similar to yours and I was thinking I was on too much T3... What do you take/how much/do you think it’s correct dose for you? Thanks in advance, Sue MIKKI: You want to know my numbers now that I'm on replacement meds...? T3F (230-430) 500 T4F (.08-1.8) 1.8 TSH .01 So...you see what happens when someone is treated...not always, but you can see how VERY different it is from what the docs say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 LOL yup. He is supposed to call and discuss the results with me but I'm pretty sure I know what he is going to say!!! I did find an osteopathic doc in my area recommended on one of the "find the best thryoid doctor" websites, and have set up an appointment with him , it is not until July 26 so for now I'll just keep taking my "Thyroid Formula" ... hey at least my body temps are normal with this stuff and even the fancy-shmancy endocrinologist said it "wouldn't hurt" to take it thanks for all your supportive words ladies!! otherwise I would have been a little intimidated by all this! Mikki -------------- Original message -------------- He isWRRROOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..but you know that, so you have sacked him!-------Original Message------- From: mkbehnke (AT) comcast (DOT) net ... He told me that the TSH *is* the best test, it's just that there is agrey area where people disagree on the importance of a TSH between 2.5 and 5.. And he thinks that body temperature means nothing ... So... I'm thinkingthat I need to take my little lab tests and move on so someone a bit moreholistic!!! I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 LOL yup. He is supposed to call and discuss the results with me but I'm pretty sure I know what he is going to say!!! I did find an osteopathic doc in my area recommended on one of the "find the best thryoid doctor" websites, and have set up an appointment with him , it is not until July 26 so for now I'll just keep taking my "Thyroid Formula" ... hey at least my body temps are normal with this stuff and even the fancy-shmancy endocrinologist said it "wouldn't hurt" to take it thanks for all your supportive words ladies!! otherwise I would have been a little intimidated by all this! Mikki -------------- Original message -------------- He isWRRROOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..but you know that, so you have sacked him!-------Original Message------- From: mkbehnke (AT) comcast (DOT) net ... He told me that the TSH *is* the best test, it's just that there is agrey area where people disagree on the importance of a TSH between 2.5 and 5.. And he thinks that body temperature means nothing ... So... I'm thinkingthat I need to take my little lab tests and move on so someone a bit moreholistic!!! I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 LOL yup. He is supposed to call and discuss the results with me but I'm pretty sure I know what he is going to say!!! I did find an osteopathic doc in my area recommended on one of the "find the best thryoid doctor" websites, and have set up an appointment with him , it is not until July 26 so for now I'll just keep taking my "Thyroid Formula" ... hey at least my body temps are normal with this stuff and even the fancy-shmancy endocrinologist said it "wouldn't hurt" to take it thanks for all your supportive words ladies!! otherwise I would have been a little intimidated by all this! Mikki -------------- Original message -------------- He isWRRROOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..but you know that, so you have sacked him!-------Original Message------- From: mkbehnke (AT) comcast (DOT) net ... He told me that the TSH *is* the best test, it's just that there is agrey area where people disagree on the importance of a TSH between 2.5 and 5.. And he thinks that body temperature means nothing ... So... I'm thinkingthat I need to take my little lab tests and move on so someone a bit moreholistic!!! I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 >That calculating thing you say the doc was doing for you sounds so cheesey. LOL, yes and the fact that none of you very experienced ladies know what the heck he is talking about makes me more than a little suspicious ... ah well I've just made an appointment with a Dr. ion in my town, he's recommended on a couple of websites by patients - "He routinely prescribes Armour ... listens intently, will do any test you ask for" - ,___ I was feeling pretty down after yesterday's appointment, now I've got my hopes up again! Mikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 >That calculating thing you say the doc was doing for you sounds so cheesey. LOL, yes and the fact that none of you very experienced ladies know what the heck he is talking about makes me more than a little suspicious ... ah well I've just made an appointment with a Dr. ion in my town, he's recommended on a couple of websites by patients - "He routinely prescribes Armour ... listens intently, will do any test you ask for" - ,___ I was feeling pretty down after yesterday's appointment, now I've got my hopes up again! Mikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 >That calculating thing you say the doc was doing for you sounds so cheesey. LOL, yes and the fact that none of you very experienced ladies know what the heck he is talking about makes me more than a little suspicious ... ah well I've just made an appointment with a Dr. ion in my town, he's recommended on a couple of websites by patients - "He routinely prescribes Armour ... listens intently, will do any test you ask for" - ,___ I was feeling pretty down after yesterday's appointment, now I've got my hopes up again! Mikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 I've never had a thyroid test less than 2.0, all I ask for is the opportunity to see what it feels like when I have a low TSH!! It just pisses me off sometimes that doctors are the arrogant gatekeepers to such a safe, simple solution!!!!!!!!! again, thank you so much for helping me realize that this guy isn't the end of the road in my search for answers, I was *almost* taken in by all his fancy credentials... -------------- Original message -------------- MIKKI: You want to know my numbers now that I'm on replacement meds...? T3F (230-430) 500 T4F (.08-1.8) 1.8 TSH .01 So...you see what happens when someone is treated...not always, but you can see how VERY different it is from what the docs say. ~E:) Meleese wrote: He isWRRROOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..but you know that, so you have sacked him!-------Original Message------- From: mkbehnke (AT) comcast (DOT) net ... He told me that the TSH *is* the best test, it's just that there is agrey area where people disagree on the importance of a TSH between 2.5 and 5.. And he thinks that body temperature means nothing ... So... I'm thinkingthat I need to take my little lab tests and move on so someone a bit moreholistic!!! I ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 BRAVO Woman! ~Sounds like you are getting control of this thing... YE HAWWW!!! ~E:) mkbehnke@... wrote: >That calculating thing you say the doc was doing for you sounds so cheesey. LOL, yes and the fact that none of you very experienced ladies know what the heck he is talking about makes me more than a little suspicious ... ah well I've just made an appointment with a Dr. ion in my town, he's recommended on a couple of websites by patients - "He routinely prescribes Armour ... listens intently, will do any test you ask for" - ,___ I was feeling pretty down after yesterday's appointment, now I've got my hopes up again! Mikki ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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