Re: Iodine upload test

I had a TSH test come back high... it was a fasting test and it was first thing in the morning.

It was 6.14 and then I had two subsequent non-fasting TSH test and both were in the 2.5-2.6 range.

This is one of the reasons I prefer not to rely to heavily on lab tests.  They tend to not be very accurate.

Being that two are showing normal I would say that the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is incorrect, especially if there is no symptoms indicating hyperthyroidism.

I also had slightly high cholesterol...

Cholesterol testing is not accurate.  Something as basic as stress or caffeine before the tests can raise levels.

but I altered my diet and already lost 10 pounds and have been taking krill oil and TMG.

Chol 233
Trig 264
HDL 38
LDL direct 152
Chol/HDL 6.13*Normal
Ldl Direct/HDL 4.00*Normal

The first MD who ordered the fasting blood test of 6.12 and the cholesterol diagnosed me as hpyoT and wanted to put me on Levothyroxine.. but I didn't feel comfortable and looked for another MD and that's when I had the two non-fasting TSH tests.. the T3 and T4 tests with the TSH2.55 and TSH 2.6 optimal T3 and normal T4 tests.

The first doctor should have not wanted to put you on thyroid medication anyway just based on the lab test, especially one reading.  Doctors should also be taking in to consideration symptoms as well.

I think essentially the root of the problem are my adrenals. Have had lots of stress in the past 3 years and a few surgeries.

What do you think of this product?

http://www.megafood.com/stress-and-sleep-management/adrenal-strength

It looks pretty good.  Has a lot of my favorite herbs in it.

Would a good dosage be 1 tablet 2 or 3 times a day for adrenal fatigue?

I recommend 2 tablets 3 times daily on an empty stomach.

Also out of curiosity why is it that so many alternative healers sell these biotics supplements? i've seen them at 3 different practitioners offices.

More than likely their sales rep is targeting practitioners since there is so much competition in the health food stores.

Whats a good way to find a good practitioner I can trust in my town? Any tips?

All you can really do is get recommendations from people you trust and hope for the best.