can anyone help?

[happysundaygirl]

blood tests are within normal limits - looking for doc in uk who will look at symptoms and prescribe t3 even though bloods are within normal limits-feel horrible in a lot of pain disturbed sleep jumpy weight gain etc etc

thanks

[galathea]

So, if blood results normal, I am assuming this means you have free t4 and free t3 at the top end of the ranges and the tsh low, why would you be needing extra t3? Taking t3 when yours is normal could push you towards toxicity.

If you are jumpy and sleep disturbed, have you checked things like, adrenals, b 12, Iron, d3 and Magnesium?

Don't take anything, unless you are certain you need it...

G. X

[happysundaygirl in reply to galathea]

no t3 was not at high end and just because I am within normal limits does not mean I cannot take t3-there are a lot of people who are within normal limits who still require t3-what is normal range

for one person is not normal for another-this is an ongoing issue in the medical world-and yes everything else checked=

[galathea in reply to happysundaygirl]

Well was your free t4 at the high end of, or just over range? You may need it right at the top if the range in order for you to produce t3.

[happysundaygirl in reply to galathea]

it was at the top

[galathea in reply to happysundaygirl]

Ok, so free t4 at top of range and free t3 not so..... Maybe you need some selenium? Or some t3.

[happysundaygirl in reply to galathea]

galathea- I am so sorry if my comments and questions have in any way upset you - I am grateful for the info and help you have given me - thank you

[galathea in reply to happysundaygirl]

Its fine, you haven't said anything to upset anyone.......

Specially not me...

X. G

[happysundaygirl]

I will try to get print outs f my tests-

[happysundaygirl]

can you explain your understanding of the use of selenium please ? thank you -also are you working in the medical field with regard to thyroid issues?

[greygoose in reply to happysundaygirl]

swkenzie, this is a support group. As far as we know, there is only one Professional doctor on here, and he is not a thyroid specialist.

People here are fellow sufferers, but they've learnt a lot through their own expériences and their personal research. They then kindly give up their time freely to try and help others that are suffering.

I take it you are not used to coming on these forums and Don't understand how they work. But if you post a question like yours, it is only natural that people will want more information - like your exact results in numbers, with ranges, and not just an opinion - before trying to help you. It is very useful if you fill in your profile with a bit of detail, then we won't need to ask you so many questions.

We are well aware that people with their T3 in the so-called 'normal' range - which, incidentally, isn't normal at all for most people - but without knowing the exact figures, we can't advise.

As it is, it would appear, you are not converting properly, so the next thing to find out is why? It could be that you are low in selenium, if your iron, etc is optimal - which means being at least mid-range - B12 a lot higher - and not just 'in range'.

Selenium is necessary for many processes in the body, but also for conversion of T4 to T3. Read the replies you got to your question on selenium.

Hugs, Grey

[happysundaygirl in reply to greygoose]

hi greygoose -

sorry if you took my replies as negative in any way -

This was not how I meant things to be taken-to be honest my brain is so fuzzed half the time I can hardly string two words together at times!!

I understand that people give up their time to help others and I am grateful for that - believe me -

also didn't know anything about filling in a profile so will look in to that -thank you and

again sorry -

[greygoose in reply to happysundaygirl]

No problem! I know what it's like to be brain-fogged. There are times I can't get out the word I want and just stand there pointing dumbly "can you pass me the... the... the..." until someone understands.

To fill in your profile, just click on the Arrow beside your name on the green band. Click on 'profile', the on edit profile.

But while your at it, you can post your bloods here and let us have a look at them. The figures are much easier to understand than someone just saying 'not quite top of the range' or whatever.

[happysundaygirl in reply to greygoose]

thank you greygoose

[galathea in reply to happysundaygirl]

Selenium is needed for conversion of t4 to t3, but the uk soil Is depleted . fwi.co.uk/livestock/uk-soil...

I am not a health professional ... All my knowledge comes from books, papers, forums, personal experience and an enquiring analytical mind.

My doctor is happy to acknowledge that I probably know more about my thyroid than she does.

X. G.

[happysundaygirl in reply to galathea]

thank you galathea