Understanding deiodinases and conversion problems.

[Enfrance]

I came across this very insightful article in search of more information on my conversion of T4 to T3 and Mercury problems. I thought it would be helpful to share this article as there are many factors that can cause havoc with converting!

I now know yes, indeed my high level of Mercury is definitely not helping me to convert and is blocking my thyroid receptors etc. agh!!!

nahypothyroidism.org/deiodi...

[Enfrance]

My hair is really growing back now thanks to Clutter and Greygoose!!

It has been a long road, but I know know I have Hashimotos, low stomach acid, a permeable gut, big conversion problem and now 217 Mercury level.

I know it all makes your brain hurt...but look at all that I was able to find out about myself! I had to study and study and continue to do so. It is a shame I I wasted 5 yrs in the hands of Drs.

Not once has a Dr or Endo ever mentioned these things to me nor even checked all of my minerals.

[Hidden in reply to Enfrance]

Yes, I wasted four years Enfrance.

Thank goodness we found our way even if there is still a long way to go.

Thank you for posting. I have book marked to read later.

flower007

[Clutter]

Enfrance, are you feeling okay on the T3?

[Enfrance in reply to Clutter]

Yes, I feel fine thank you. I really don't feel very different only that it has been 2 days and at least no headaches.

The thing is I have a feeling, I will need more so as to drop the bloating and overall weight?

I swear I don't think I will ever feel heart palpitations? Not that I want to, but I would like to feel it working ...again less overall inflammation and more energy.

[Clutter in reply to Enfrance]

Enfrance, lack of palpitations isn't a sign of undermedication It's best to stick with 50mcg for a couple of weeks before increasing and not to increase too much. The T3 will stimulate better T4 to T3 conversion as well as directly improving your FT3. it will take 6-8 weeks for your FT3 to improve and your metabolism to speed up but you don't want FT3 over shooting and causing hairloss.

thyrophoenix.com/adjusting_...

[Enfrance in reply to Clutter]

Okay, I understand I have to slow again.

But of course, I will listen. Before you said I should slightly increase after 1 week by a quarter of a pill 6.25 that is if I can manage to cut it that small.

But now here you mention 2 weeks-could you please clarify?

I really, really am so grateful to have you!!!!

Thank you!!

[Clutter in reply to Enfrance]

Enfrance, 1 week is fine if you feel you need it.

The tablets are very easy to quarter with a pill cutter which you can get from most high street pharmacies.

[Enfrance in reply to Clutter]

Okay, thank you. I will be in touch!!!

[Hidden in reply to Clutter]

I love this link Clutter. It explains everything so well.

It should be called "Understanding Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Dummies.

Flower007

healthunlocked.com/api/redi...

[Clutter in reply to Hidden]

Flower, I agree, it's one of the most useful articles I've seen to demonstrate why dosing should be low and slow.