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Post by pretty on Dec 7, 2010 14:51:44 GMT -5
ack. Now have been temping daily for half my last cycle and the beginning of this one. my temp has only been above 97 once. each morning when I temp, it is usually between 96.2 -96.8 degrees.
in TCOYF it mentions briefly that these types of low temps indicate a low functioning thyroid. anyone have any experience with that? got more homework to do, I guess....
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Post by Karen on Dec 7, 2010 18:09:24 GMT -5
Thyroid is one option, so is a poorly-calibrated thermometer... I've brought up the low temps with my new doc and she's convinced that low adrenal function is to blame, and that once that gets sorted out, temps (and my always being cold) should improve. A lot of times thyroid and adrenal issues go hand in hand, though.
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Post by pretty on Dec 7, 2010 19:20:00 GMT -5
thanks Karen... totally freaking out! I will rein in the manic obsessing for a time, and continue being mildly distracted yet amused... I said to W I need another thermometer and got an earful of thrifty heckling so I'll just go get another one tomorrow, and that will be very very smart of us to think of that lol thanks girlfriend
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Post by hellsbells on Dec 8, 2010 10:14:42 GMT -5
Ah pretty...I've been convinced I've had dozens of different conditions, problem is, so many conditions share symptoms. Try not to get too caught up in the things you don't know for sure...
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Post by JC on Dec 8, 2010 11:27:40 GMT -5
I'm curious, if you sleep with your mouth hanging open ( which I do) can it affect when you take your temp in the morning? Yes, I drool too. lol
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Post by pretty on Dec 8, 2010 15:49:41 GMT -5
yeah, it got me going for a day, but not that worried about it now.... lol. just canceled the Dr. appts I had made. Screw it. If it doesnt hurt, I'm just going to try to stay calm.
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Post by Karen on Jan 17, 2011 21:26:21 GMT -5
Pretty - the compounding pharmacy I use sends out newsletters and I saw this. A lot of it rang true to me and is something I'm going to discuss the next time I see my doc. It's on her radar, too, but we were waiting to see if some of my complaints were addressed with my adrenal treatment. Check it out, I think you'll find it very interesting... www.womensinternational.com/thyroid.html
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Post by Karen on Jan 17, 2011 21:30:54 GMT -5
And here's a review of a book I think I need to read... www.womensinternational.com/review_kharrazian.htmlDr. Kharrazian describes 6 distinct patterns of hypothyroidism.
1. Primary hypothyroidism exists with a true dysfunction of the thyroid gland. An elevated TSH can identify this pattern and supplementing thyroid will provide relief. 2. Secondary hypothyroidism will be caused by pituitary gland dysfunction. Watch for a TSH less than 1.8 and T4 less than 6. The causes include a very active stress response from the adrenals, post partum depression and inappropriate use of thyroid hormone. The tissue eventually becomes resistant to the thyroid hormone and the pituitary/thyroid loop permanently lost. 3. Thyroid under conversion can be identified by low T3 and free T3 with normal T4 and TSH. This can be caused by high cortisol levels and chronic infection and inflammation of the cell membranes. 4. Thyroid over conversion of T4 to T3 with a corresponding low thyroid hormone binding globulin causes too much cell stimulation by T3 with eventual cell resistance. This occurs with insulin resistance (PCOS) in women and symptoms resolve with improvement of the insulin resistance. 5. Thyroid binding globulin excess is stimulated by birth control pills or excess estrogen replacement and binds up too much thyroid to no longer be available to the cells. 6. Thyroid cell resistance with normal thyroid and pituitary function can occur with high cortisol and high homocysteine. Addressing the adrenal function can resolve the resistance.
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Post by pretty on Jan 18, 2011 20:00:43 GMT -5
Thanks K! super interesting stuff.... as usual!
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Post by Karen on Jan 30, 2011 15:24:58 GMT -5
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Post by Karen on Feb 13, 2011 16:28:04 GMT -5
Jenaya has been forwarding me some info to try to get to the bottom of some of the stuff going on with me (she rocks, by the way!) and sent me something about the thyroid having to work even HARDER in colder weather. No WONDER I feel like so much crap in the winter!!
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Post by JC on Feb 13, 2011 16:30:38 GMT -5
Crap, my TSH was 1.2 and the doc said there was no cause for concern to test the rest of it..... Now I wonder...
Love you Karen!! I'm still digging btw!
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Post by Karen on Feb 13, 2011 16:33:33 GMT -5
Ha ha, I've heard that for YEARS! They started testing my TSH in 1997 or 1998 and I always got the 'you're fine' response. Not so much!!
Point is, don't be afraid to ask for a T3 and T4 just in case...
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Post by JC on Feb 13, 2011 16:36:26 GMT -5
I'm totally going to now. It would sure explain some things that still aren't fitting into the current health issues.
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Post by Karen on Apr 20, 2011 19:33:32 GMT -5
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