In 2003, The Endocrine Society recommended the TSH range be changed from 5.0 to 3.0. Yet many labs still use the higher range.
Symptoms must be taken into account along with the lab numbers, which should just be a guideline and not a definitive answer.
Studies show the average TSH of asymptomatic people is around 1.0.
Currently, I am at .80. When my levels were 2.25, I had to walk into the clinic with assistance and could barely lift my arms to wash my hair.
I take Armour Thyroid, 120mg. and have a significant improvement in symptoms. Fortunately, I found a doctor willing to write a prescription to see if my symptoms would improve. I monitor my temp as a quick way to keep track of my levels. When I began treatment, my temp was consistently 96.1. As my symptoms improved, my temp rose and currently status between 98.6 and 99, which is normal. Many people don't realize how important regulating your temp is to your health. Beneficial bacteria thrive at 98.6, while lower temps cause our immune system to weaken and allow harmful bacteria to flourish.
Grandma was right when she said put on a coat, you'll catch a cold! Now we are being told, "chill doesn't cause colds, germs do" but guess what? The lowered body temp allows the germs that are everywhere to take hold!
I recommend the website thyroid.about.com to arm yourself with all the knowledge you need to take charge of your thyroid health.
Riki L. Evans, B.Msc.
Radiant Living, LLC
www.radiantlivingonline.com
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From: "Tiffany" <chevy409@cox.net>
To: "Everything doTERRA" <everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [Everything doTERRA] Re: Major Addiction
Date: Fri, Apr 27, 2012 4:27 pm
Even if your thyroid tests come out normal, normal tsh is considered .
5 to 5.0. That is a huge range. It depends on the actual t3 and t4
hormone levels, which do not always get tested in a generic thyroid
test.
If her thyroid truly is fine, consider Adrenals. Many people mistake
adrenal fatigue for thyroid problems, because the symptoms are so
similar. So, personally, I would have her verify her thyroid tests, t3
and t4 are indeed "normal" and then look at adrenals. If adrenals are
fine, I would then consider a hormone imbalance, which is what you
suggested. I am not menopausal, but my hormones weren't balanced
correctly, either. I had alot of symptoms that didn't make sense. I
was talking with a friend of mine who is an oil guru, and she strongly
believes my issues, are hormonal. If you would like, You can contact
me at ipctiffanymarsh@gmail.com or 480-862-3583 for more info.
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