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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
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<blockquote data-quote="Vettester Chris" data-source="post: 4741" data-attributes="member: 696"><p>Hi Cap, I just recently joined, but wanted to jump-in with a few thoughts ...</p><p></p><p></p><p>Not to get too complicated, but I'm of the opinion you need to go a little deeper on the thyroid. Just at a glance, your FT4 lab range value is 20%, your FT3 is at 52%. I am just one guy in a sea of some great minds here, but I'm of the opinion that 50% to 80% is the place to aim for on both labs. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Maybe in some cases, I wouldn't think too much about it, but when you mentioned your cortisol situation, it kind of turned a light on. Here's the thing, cortisol plays a crucial role with T3 at the cellular level. Without cortisol (and iron for that matter), the T3 picture might not be painted as it looks. Your T4, the storage part of the hormone, is doing what it's supposed to do, which is converting downstream to T3. However, again just as speculation, the T4 conversion rate is a bit excessive (IMO), and without the element of cortisol, you may be seeing higher level of Reverse T3 than desired, along with the potential risk of pooling your T3 if it can't effectively reach the receptors of your cells, or call it optimally. Maybe this is all a non-factor, now that you are on HC treatment. However, on your next round of labs can you run the RT3 and antibodies for your thyroid?</p><p></p><p></p><p>On your adrenals, did your physician look at the pituitary side of it with an ACTH assay, and also aldosterone? Just curious if Addison's or other issues could be contributing to this? Any BP issues? Also, take a look at your iron and ferritin on your next round. You will sometimes see a correlation with all of this factoring and contributing to the other(s). Hoping this doesn't complicate or frustrate matters, but just throwing out a few other angles of consideration. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Keep pluggin!</p><p>~Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vettester Chris, post: 4741, member: 696"] Hi Cap, I just recently joined, but wanted to jump-in with a few thoughts ... Not to get too complicated, but I'm of the opinion you need to go a little deeper on the thyroid. Just at a glance, your FT4 lab range value is 20%, your FT3 is at 52%. I am just one guy in a sea of some great minds here, but I'm of the opinion that 50% to 80% is the place to aim for on both labs. Maybe in some cases, I wouldn't think too much about it, but when you mentioned your cortisol situation, it kind of turned a light on. Here's the thing, cortisol plays a crucial role with T3 at the cellular level. Without cortisol (and iron for that matter), the T3 picture might not be painted as it looks. Your T4, the storage part of the hormone, is doing what it's supposed to do, which is converting downstream to T3. However, again just as speculation, the T4 conversion rate is a bit excessive (IMO), and without the element of cortisol, you may be seeing higher level of Reverse T3 than desired, along with the potential risk of pooling your T3 if it can't effectively reach the receptors of your cells, or call it optimally. Maybe this is all a non-factor, now that you are on HC treatment. However, on your next round of labs can you run the RT3 and antibodies for your thyroid? On your adrenals, did your physician look at the pituitary side of it with an ACTH assay, and also aldosterone? Just curious if Addison's or other issues could be contributing to this? Any BP issues? Also, take a look at your iron and ferritin on your next round. You will sometimes see a correlation with all of this factoring and contributing to the other(s). Hoping this doesn't complicate or frustrate matters, but just throwing out a few other angles of consideration. Keep pluggin! ~Chris [/QUOTE]
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