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 _______________________________________________________________ Control Your Self-Serve Thyroid Account Here Rules - mailto:[log in to unmask] NoMail - mailto:[log in to unmask] Mail - mailto:[log in to unmask] Not DAILY DIGEST - mailto:[log in to unmask] DAILY DIGEST - mailto:[log in to unmask] Stop Attachments - mailto:[log in to unmask] Force Attachments - mailto:[log in to unmask] Force Subject: [THYROID] - mailto:[log in to unmask] Subscribe - <http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?SUBED1=thyroid&A=1> Unsubscribe - mailto:[log in to unmask] Our Home Page - http://www.Emissary.Net/thyroid/index.html Thyroid Archives - http://LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG/archives/thyroid.html Contact List Owners - mailto:[log in to unmask] _______________________________________________________________