Hello Everyone,
I am new to the group and have spent the day reading many of the archived 
posts. I applaud you on your level-headed discussions about the Wilson's 
Protocol. It has its naysayers, to be sure, but at lease you all are willing to 
delve beneath the surface of it, try and understand the rationale behind it, 
and, for those of you who have tried it, to share your experiences.
Just a little background about me:  I have worked in the medical profession 
(as a researcher and a clinical laboratory scientist) so I have some knowledge 
of how protocols develop.  In fact, I can't think of a treatment protocol which 
hasn't evolved. I also know how the medical establishment tends to deal with 
those who are pioneers in their ideas. What is happening with Dr. Wilson has 
happened to thousands before him.
As far as thyroid disease goes, there seems to be  REALLY SLOW progress for 
those of us suffering from it.  It just is not one of those glamorous diseases 
which grab the lion's share of the research dollars. Sadly, we have to search 
far and wide for help.
I fired my MD a few months ago, because I got tired of her glassy-eyed stare 
as I described my symptoms of fatigue, constipation, coldness, difficulty 
concentrating, etc. I hired a naturopath who, upon seeing my temperature 
record (temps averaging between 96.4 and 97.4) started me on the Wilson's 
Protocol.  In 3 weeks, now on 82.5 mcg 2xs daily, my average daily temps 
have stabilized at 98.4.  When you keep a record of your temps, you get a 
sense of how they relate to your symptoms.  
For example, when my temp is 96, I feel dead. That 's the only way I can 
describe it. My hands and feet are frozen, my brain clouds over, my body 
aches, and, needless to say, I don't feel like doing anything. But, at higher 
temps, I can start to think and move and do things. I will probably have to 
cycle a few more times to get my average temps to 98.6, but it is worth the 
effort.  It can take time and patience, but, then, hormone imbalances are very 
difficult problems to solve.
Since all the body's enzymes can only function well at their optimum 
temperatures, all one's cells and organs suffer at low temperatures.This 
hypometabolic state that Dr. Wilson's protocol addresses, with all of its 
attendant symptoms, can improve by taking time-release T3 because the 
body, at normal temperature, is able to function properly. Fatigue, 
fibromyalgia, constipation, inability to concentrate, and all the myriad 
symptoms of hypothyroidism are all symptoms of the hypometabolic state. 
For those of us with hypothyroid symptoms and low body temperatures, it 
seems like a logical avenue to pursue.
Thank you for hearing my comments, and here's to continuing to learn more 
every day.
Best of health to you all,
Judy 

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