Posted by Mark H. on March 27, 2000, at 20:05:41
In reply to Re: body temperature, posted by Noa on March 27, 2000, at 7:13:29
I agree with Noa and would go a step further to say that blood tests for thyroid are inconclusive unless you are FAR out of normal range. Only a few specialists seem to be familiar with monitoring basal temperature (taking your temp in your armpit every morning for a few weeks upon awakening, and writing it down, to see how cold you really are) and use it as a basis for supplementing with thyroid in the absence of a clear deficiency in blood level. The "risk" of having to be on thyroid supplementation for the rest of your life is far outweighed (in my strictly subjective and non-professional opinion) by the boost in physical energy, mental stamina, general warmth, fewer illnesses and overall better health associated with thyroid supplementation IF IN FACT YOU NEED IT. If you don't need it, or you take too much, it can cause extreme anxiety and all the other problems associated with going in the other direction -- including the risk of osteoporosis. But I believe that the medical establishment at this time does not realize that the range of "normal" (meaning "healthy and functional") thyroid is far wider than current standards suggest.
Be sure to be checked for Reynaud's, diabetes, drug interactions, and all other potential causes for chronic coldness and impaired circulation to the limbs as well. You don't just want to feel warmer and mask a more serious, possibly progressive illness.
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