Anyone have or know about euthyroid hypometabolism? (conversion problem?)

[ThankfulWanyana]

Its been suggested that this is my problem (not M.E./chronic fatigue) (NOT by medics), would like to know more, I have 1st endo. appt. on Fri. (24th)

[gimi-energy]

please watch video by sandra whyte and Lorraine cleaver on u tube meeting with Scottish parliament .it will blow your socks off ! .it is amazing . and so important we all see it, can help others to get the right treatment for each of us;

Best Wishes gimi-energy.

[ThankfulWanyana in reply to gimi-energy]

Thank you. I did and it did! Wanted to watch again but couldnt get access anymore!

[Jackie]

Hi The important thing is to have tests for TSH, T$ and Free T3, before taking any thyroid meds. If you are not converting T4 will be high and Ft3 low, , often too the TSH high, not always. This is common , any good endo realises this and treats with T4 and T3.

Best wishes,

Jackie

[ThankfulWanyana in reply to Jackie]

Thank you.

[Heloise]

thyroid-rt3.com/backgrou.htm

These links talk about reverse T3 which is one of the problems of conversion, maybe you can find some useful information.

[shaws Administrator]

This is a link

web.archive.org/web/2010122...

[ThankfulWanyana]

Thank you everyone, will take a look.

[ThankfulWanyana]

Well, the doctor did listen , and did give feedback on what I said to him. It wasn’t exactly the outcome that I hope for (in some ways) , although I did hope that at the very least I would have further tests,and this is what he recommended that I go back to the GP and have my adrenals tested (my thyroid results are ‘normal’).

However, he seemed to suggest that euthyroid hypometabolism is something like a myth, although it is in Anthony Toft’s book, and it is on my computer’s dictionary!

Anyway I was trusting that I would get the right outcome and I’m continuing to trust.

It happened , but I came across some information on TPA forum about adrenal fatigue a few days before I went. I follow the links to the diagnostic tests and found that I do have adrenal fatigue , according to the web site.

To be continued!