Platelet Gal or anyone

What are the Thyroid tests you recommend? I have always come back fine on blood test for Thyroid, but I know you talk about a Thyroid test that is usually not included. I am due for my bloodwork again soon, and want to be sure to get the right test. Thank you so much for any info you can give me....Maggie

[PlateletGal]

Hi Maggie,

A PTH (according to my Endo) or T3 REVERSE. And if you your lab tests are abnormal, then please print this article out for your physician, so he or she will treat you appropriately. (link below)

T3 REVERSE -- "The mix of treatments needed varies from patient to patient. There are some abnormalities that are common. For instance, close to 100% of individuals with these syndromes have low thyroid. This is, however, usually not picked up on the standard blood tests because the TSH is not elevated in these individuals due to pituitary dysfunction. Many of these individuals will also have high levels of the anti-thyroid reverse T3, which is usually not measured on standard blood tests. In addition, the majority of individuals can also have a thyroid receptor resistance that is not detected on the blood tests. Consequently, thyroid treatment, especially with timed release T3, is effective for many patients. T4 preparations (inactive thyroid) such as Synthroid and Levoxyl do not work well for these conditions."

Kent Holtorf, M.D.  --- link to article: http://www.immunesupport.com/fibromyalgia-treatment.htm

[PlateletGal]

Oops --- this is the correct link:

http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm/id/4320