Temp tests

[remar]

How many of you have done the temp test? Mine is always very low even though my blood tests are saying I'm within normal range. I've heard this test is a very good indicator of a thyroid problem. Let me know. Thanks. Remar

[TamraW]

Oops. I meant to say my temp is 97-97.5, not 77.

Brain is constipated.

:) Tamra

[remar]

I posted my lab results here on the thyroid forum and they are all within normal range.
My symptoms are hair loss, exhaustion, brittle nails, freezing cold with low temps. It was 95.5 this morning, constipation, puffy under my eyes, swollen neck feeling, anxiety and depression.
I've had other members here say the Lab I used has too brood a range.
I'm not on any meds. I've been to 2 Drs and they look at my test results and say, your normal, there's nothing wrong.
My next step is to get the parathyroid tests done.
Thank you all for responding to my post. Remar

[Totie]

I am always COLD....I run a heater in my cubicle full blast year round...

I always get told "if you had more meat on you, you would not be cold"..

Hope your lab works goes well.

[gimel]

I would agree that the temp test is not a good diagnostic, by which dosage of meds can be determined, but in my opinion it is a good indicator of low metabolism/low thyroid, subject of course to confirmation by blood testing.     This is especially true if you consider that body temperature is an objective test (can be actually measured and a number attached to the result), as opposed to a symptom,  which can only be described in a subjective manner.      FWIW

[TamraW]

My temp varies between 77-77.5. My feet and hands are cold and tingling. I am going to get my bloodwork this morning.

:) Tamra

[mtkst13]

i also agree with gimel about blood work...you should post your results with reference ranges because some doctors use different standards regarding "normal".

[mtkst13]

i don't think the temp test is really a good indicator.  the best indicator is blood work.  other symptom indicators are

texture of skin (dry vs really soft)
hair falling out
puffiness/fluid retention
weight gain vs weight loss
very tired vs anxious/energetic
apethetic/lethargic vs anxious
slow hair/nail growth vs rapid growth
low heart rate vs fast heart rate/palpitations
constipation vs loose stools/urgent need to go
feeling cold vs feeling hot and sweaty

these are just a few.  i wouldn't go by your body temperature...i'd go by how you actually feel body temperature wise, meaning feeling cold and having cold hands and feet vs feeling hot and sweaty and having very warm skin/feet/hands.

[gimel]

I've always found it to be a good indicator for myself.  In your case, you should never just accept the words "normal".  The reference ranges are so broad that just being in the low end of the range is not good enough.  Please post your actual test results and reference ranges so that members can provide the best response.