Non-Thyroidal Illness Syndrome in Patients Exposed to Indoor Air Dampness Microbiota Treated Successfully with Triiodothyronine.

[mourneadventurer]

This retrospective study describes the successful treatment of nine patients in whom non-thyroidal illness syndrome (caused by mold exposure) was treated with T3-based thyroid hormone. All patients received nutritional supplementation and dietary instructions. During the therapy, all nine patients reported improvements in all of the symptom groups. During the T3-based and supportive therapy, all patients returned to work in so-called “healthy” buildings. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/288...

[Hennerton]

I might sound sceptical but it seems as though they really just needed T3, regardless of the fancy name for their syndrome. When will they stop believing that Levothyroxine is perfect for all of us?

[mourneadventurer in reply to Hennerton]

Very true I reckon we all probably need T4, T3, T2, T1 but don't know it yet! Great that research is taking place though.

I'm just grateful to have learnt that I needed T3 as I wasn't converting T4 after 28 years on T4 monotheraphy. T3 the active hormone has been central to my recovery. As I peel back the layers I'm convinced that the lower converted T's also have a role.

[Hennerton in reply to mourneadventurer]

I absolutely agree that we probably also need T1 and T2, particularly if like me, people have had a thyroidectomy. I tried NDT but it did not suit me so I rely on T4/3 and hope for the best. One day, patients will be properly treated but I doubt it will be in my lifetime.

[mourneadventurer in reply to Hennerton]

Wishing you all the best.

[lucylocks]

Hi

many thanks for posting.

Suffering a bit from brain fog at the moment but as I understand the article it means people susceptible to mold can have a thyroid illness caused by low T3

My daughter was told she had CFS and she had had all the symptoms of hypo. but of course because her TSH was in so called range Doctor would not treat. Her TSH was always around 3.5

She was also suffering lots of allergies and was found to be allergic to mold.

Long story short, her TSH eventually rose above range so she was prescribed levo. Did not suit her, tried NDT, again not much improvement so now self treats with T3. Since been on T3 her allergies have been a lot better and hypo. symptoms improved.

She has never been tested for the D102 gene, I wonder if she should be.

[mourneadventurer]

Hello Lucy locks,

I believe that undiagnosed Low T3 and/or high reverse T3 underpins a lot of chromic stealth infections and subsequent illness as our immune systems get overwhelmed.

I can recommend the Diagnostic Laboratories GIMap Test it’ll save a lot of searching and valuable time. It identifies the genetics of pathogens. This identifies a root cause and gives a unequivocal baseline from which to work.

Pm me if you want the name of the Functional Nutritionist I’m working with.

I’m glad this research has been enlightening for you and your daughter makes posting it worthwhile!

Best Wishes

[lucylocks]

Hi

I have sent you a P.M.

Thank you.