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A rash started to break out over my entire body.  It got so bad, I went from doctor to doctor looking for help.  I had gone to five different doctors.  They all ran tests and found nothing.  They all treated me with ointments and antibiotics.  I could not tolerate air conditioning at all.  My skin over my entire body was continually flaking.  I had to change clothes, shower, and lotion my entire body twice a day.  My hair came out, and every one of my finger nails and toe nails came off.  The skin on my hands and feet was

Can the metabolism be switched on and off?  When we switch off a light the light goes off and stays off until we switch it on again.  Recent research suggests that important enzymes that control the metabolism are set up in such a way that the metabolism can slow down and stay down until something is done so that it speeds up and stays up.  These enzymes are called deiodinase enzymes and they are important in converting T4 to Reverse T3 (RT3) and T3.  The enzyme that converts T4 to T3 is D2

There are no words to describe the relief and difference I have felt since undergoing the treatment for Wilson’s [Temperature] Syndrome.  I not only feel better physically but also mentally.

Where do I begin with my story?  When I first read of the treatment, I was more than skeptical, to say the least.  When I read the list of symptoms, I thought, “Come on, be real—all these symptoms just from thyroid?” There were so many of my own symptoms listed there.  But I had had good medical treatment and had been on Synthroid for years so surely I was just imagining

Thermogenesis is the process by which the body generates heat. The body’s thermogenic actions are usually classified as obligatory (OT) or facultative (FT, also known as adaptive thermogenesis). OT represents all the life-promoting activities in your body that transform energy into heat, such as the burning of calories. FT refers to body actions that kick in to generate heat when the body gets too cold, such as shivering.

Thyroid hormones influence oxygen consumption and enzyme function in a way that raises metabolism and triggers heat production – unleashing a powerful thermogenic effect. For nearly a century, we’ve known that thyroid hormones

Can you please tell me how low your temperature has to be to be considered low? I called my Dr.’s office and the last 3 times I have been in, my temperature has been 97.1, 97.3, and 97.4. Would these temperatures be considered low body temperatures?

Thank You,
Linda

Answer *Those temperatures would definitely be low enough to explain symptoms of low body temperature. Typical WTS patients have temperatures of 97.8 or below. However, I have had many patients with temperatures only as low as 98.2 – 98.4 that responded well to the WT3 protocol.

All the best,

Denis Wilson, MD

I struggled with a

The object of T3 therapy for Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome is to normalize the body temperature.  One way of doing that is by prescribing T3, which stimulates the body temperature.  But guess what? recent research shows that T3 increases the body temperature much more effectively when exercise is added to the regimen!

Add in its legendary benefits for mood, vitality and weight management, and it becomes increasingly clear that exercise should be a non-negotiable part of your Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome therapy. Need another reason? Exercise may help T3 to work better.

Research has shown that exercise significantly enhances, or

In WTS, as the metabolism slows the body conserves energy by cutting down on  expendable functions that are not absolutely necessary for survival – like hair growth. Dry hair, brittle hair, or even hair loss are common symptoms of WTS. But there is evidence that suggests that healthy hair may be restored.

Dry Hair
Dry hair is a common complaint and can include the hair shafts breaking off at the ends. Hair manageability and luster can begin to return within two weeks of beginning proper thyroid hormone therapy, suggesting that the condition of the hair is greatly dependent on the oils secreted

The most serious of my physical complaints were a general fatigue/depression, severe indigestion/dyspepsia/flatus, and night sweats.  I also suffered from dry itchy skin, brittle hair and nails, constipation, frequent respiratory infections, frequent and severe migraine type headaches, debilitating pain in my feet, ankles, and finger joints, and occasionally, a tender abdomen “in the upper right quadrant.” Frequently I found bruises on my extremities and could not relate them to any apparent injuries.  I was also experiencing difficulty with memory, particularly when I was under job stress.  Often I would read the same paragraph two to three times unable to concentrate. 

The significance of a medical problem is not always measured by how complicated the problem is, how expensive it is to diagnose, how difficult it is to treat, or how expensive it is to treat. Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome is the perfect example: It is simple to diagnose, monitor and treat, yet it may solve a multitude of health problems in a massive segment of our population.

All too often, we’re told of thyroid health problems in the context of forever: Medication, treatment and expenses for the rest of your life. Those expenses can really add up over a lifetime, not to

I have just discovered your site and the fact that Wilson’s Syndrome exists. My doctor has recently decided to have me take Armour thyroid because I have low body temperature (96.4 day avg) and I have lots of other low thyroid symptoms. What do you think of Armour thyroid therapy versus T3 and do you think I would benefit from taking nutritional supplements along with the Armour?

Diane
Sandy Hook, CT

Dear Diane,

Armour sometimes helps people with low temperatures feel better, sometimes no better, and sometimes worse. If it does help people feel better while taking the Armour, typically they do not remain