Thanks for replying VC. To be honest, I have to review the functions of the Thyroid in order to acquaint myself with the tests you mentioned, but will see if those tests could be done. The trick is to get my MD to write a script for them, I don't think many doctors like to be told what tests to run by their patients. I guess with some explanation he will not be resistant.
What I do know is that there is a condition called "Euthroid Sick Syndrome" where low total and unbound T3 and normal T4 and TSH levels are seen, but the Thyroid gland is not dysfunctional. This is caused from prolonged low calorie intake.....something I have been doing. Would not be surprised if this is what's happening.
In any case, I have upped my body weight by 5 lbs (now at 132 lbs) through increased calories; taking soy to increase my estrogen; and will be trying a compound that has avena stavia to try to increase free T. So far........I have been noticing the following good things:
1. No more joint pain. I used to have strong joint pain in elbows, knees, shoulders even fingers. I believe body builders call this, "being too dry" from low estrogen.
2. Felt a rush of warmth when my body weight increased. No more ice cold hands, feet, skin and "chilled" feeling all the time.
3. Felt an ache in both testicles for about a minute (no trauma) but felt like I was kicked there.
I assume these are all signs that the hormonal system is resetting or trying to reset back to normal. Just hope that there is no permanent damage. Now just waiting for the normal sex drive to return.
Again....thank you for your input and knowledge....very much appreciated..... Best.....
