Wilson's temperature syndrome?

[kmchotwheelz]

I'm curious if anyone has any input on this subject. I have been on trt for nearly two years and cant say I have felt a difference. From research I found out about iodine deficiency and low temperatures. My temp was low,as low as 95. I did an iodoral load for 2 weeks and temps came up average 97 now. I did seem to feel better after but only for a couple of days. I mentioned this to my doctor and he had me monitor my temps and want me to take a couple of rounds of t3, normal protocol for Wilson's temperature syndrome. Is this safe,any negative side effects? My initial issues still exist . Low energy,fatigue,really bust ass in the gym and cut calories and carbs,nothing seems to drop fat short of starving.and worst of all is my terrible mood and lack of motivation. Thanks for any help!

 

[HarryCat]

Have you had a full thyroid panel done? Free T3, Free T4, TSH, thyroid antibodies, reverse T3. If yes post your results, if no, I'd definitely have them done before starting any kind of thyroid hormone treatment. Having baseline labs before you start can be invaluable.
I would not recommend a T3 only protocol to start, most people have better success with NDT.

 

[kmchotwheelz]

I have yet to find a dr to take the time to listen or do full labs. I do have tsh 1.93. Range .27-4.20. Free t4 1.14 range .93-1.7 and free t3 3.Range 2.0-4.4. Thanks for your input. I will continue to seek a doctor who will work with me.

 

[Vettester Chris]

There's a couple things you need to look at ... What you are describing sounds like it could be adrenal related. I strongly urge you to get a 4x cortisol saliva test w/DHEA-S, and let's look at the circadian profile. Also, as noted by Harry, we need to see the Reverse T3. In fact, other related labs will include iron (serum, TIBC & sat), ferritin, magnesium, potassium, B12 & D3. You can find a lot of the lab info. at STTM.com.

Is your Free T3 number 3.0? It kind of got cut off in your paragraph. Regardless, it appears to be to the right of FT4, so indications are your T3 'could' be pooling. Administering a T3 only protocol would not IMO be a good idea at this time. If T3 isn't effectively reaching the cells due to cortisol, iron, etc., then adding T3 would just cause more problems. Get everything checked first before taking any thyroid meds. Also, if at some point it's established you need thyroid medications, take a look at the NDT's, which will have the T4, T3, T2, & T1. For now you need to commit to doing some research and really digging in on this ...

Lastly, if you get the RT3 lab, please post it with the range PLUS the unit of measurement. Will also need the unit of measurement on the FT3.

 

[kmchotwheelz]

Free t3 was 3.5 pg/ml range 2.0-4.4.
Thanks for the advice I have been doing some research,trying to figure out what labs are needed. i thought my new doctor was going to be helpful, but it looks like I need to find another. He had prescribed a t3 protocol according to Wilson temperature syndrome but I did feel it was without enough testing. I was afraid it may just cause more problems or confusion without getting to the root cause. I will get my own labs done according to what you suggested and what I have read on sttm. Thanks

 

[Vettester Chris]

Yeah, your FT4 is at 27% of it's range value, and FT3 is at 57% of range value. TSH is sitting close to normal due to the fact T3 is up above 50%, so there isn't a huge demand being triggered in the feedback loop to produce more thyroid hormone. What you are posting reflects some of the symptoms one would see with Hashimoto's. If that's the case, your T4 is compensating with converting to excess RT3.

Please run the TPO and TgAb antibodies, along with everything else discussed above. Adding a T3 only protocol would IMO be like adding fuel to a fire at this stage. If your physician is treating your condition with T3, but has not addressed these other areas, then IMO, I would run fast, don't look back, and find a qualified physician to work with.

 

[kaufenpreis]

Side effects from T3 therapy are most often due to unsteadiness of the T3 levels in the body. Side effects may not subside until the unsteadiness is corrected.