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One of the best ways of making use of temperature as a diagnostic tool for adrenal and thyroid issues is to take temperatures and graph them the way shown in this link. We don't agree with everything the author of that site advocates but are very impressed with his temperature graph. I've put together some more information on temperature and it's dynamics with T3 and Hydrocortisone (HC) and have put it here There are instructions with the graph that show the interpretation of it but basically an unstable average temperature between successive days indicates low adrenals which will need supporting in order to stabilise the temperature before your body will be able to tolerate enough thyroid hormone to raise your temperature and feel well. If your temperatures are unstable then the "4 times a day" adrenal saliva test is the best way to find out what happens during the day. This can be ordered in both the USA and the UK without a prescription or involvement from your Dr. If your adrenals are low causing unstable temperatures then they need support, Isocort can help in mild cases or Hydrocortisone in more severe cases. This link goes to the STTM Adrenal page which includes detailed diagnostic information and links to the saliva lab tests Guidance to show your Dr on Adrenal support is given here on the STTM site. Lots of information, including advice on the right doses of HC are needed based on your lab test results, are available from the people on the Yahoo Adrenals Group
There is a lot of information out there on Adrenal insufficiency and I am not gooing to repeat it here, this site is specifically to help with RT3 issues. |