Introduction i
1. VERY SIMPLE, BUT VERY SIGNIFICANT 1
The Story Of Anna 1
Observations That Point To Wilson’s Thyroid Syndrome 2
One Cure For Many Symptoms? 4
New Things Are Happening Every Day 5
2. BODY FUNCTION DEPENDENT ON BODY TEMPERATURE 7
Body Function Dependent On Enzymes 7
Enzyme function Dependent On Temperature 8
     98.6 Is About Right 10
Temperature Regulated By The Thyroid System 13
     The Inertia Of The Thyroid System 16
     When You Hear "Thyroid," Think System Not Gland 19
Other Factors That Can Influence Temperature 22
     Surface Area / Volume Ratio 23
     PMS and Temperature 25
     Adrenal Hormone Levels Affect Daily Temperature Cycle 26
     Pregnancy 27
     Blood Sugar 27
Thyroid Not The Only System Of The Body 28
     T3 IS A TEMPERATURE TOOL 31
3. WHY THE METABOLISM WORKS THE WAY IT DOES 33
Conservation Mode Versus Productivity Mode 33
How The Thyroid System Gets Into Conservation Mode 34
Conservation Is Bought With A Price 35
Conservation Mode Sometimes Maladaptive 36
4. HOW HAS Wilson's Temperature Syndrome BEEN OVERLOOKED FOR SO LONG? 39
Where We’ve Been 39
     Brief History Of Thyroid Tests And Medicines 39
          Medicines Used 41
     Inherited Attitudes Of Doctors 41
Where We Are 43
     What Most Doctors Learn About Thyroid 44
     Knowing What We Don’t Know 46
     Our Technology Only Reaches So Far 47
     Limitations Of Tests In General 50
     Normal Range 51
     Limitations Of Thyroid Blood Tests 55
     Do Blood Tests Or Temperature Better Reflect Thyroid Stimulation Of  The Cells? 57
          Considering The Thyroid Blood Tests 57
          Considering The Body Temperature’s Range Of Normal 60
     When Technology Can’t Reach It’s "All In Your Head?" 63
          There's Even A Word For It: Hypochondria 63
          Psychological 71
     More Reasons WTS Overlooked 72
          Not Life-Threatening 72
          Needed A Treatment 73
          Not All Medicine Is Scientific 76
What’s Important 79
     What Is Useful In The Diagnosis Of WTS 79
     Getting Well 80
5. HOW Wilson's Temperature Syndrome WAS UNCOVERED 83
Surprisingly Reproducible And Predictable Patterns 86
Tools Of Problem-Solving 87
Adages From Medical School 89
First, Not Last 93
In Summary 96
6. WHAT IS Wilson's Temperature Syndrome? 99
     A Cluster Of Seemingly Unrelated Symptoms 99
     Brought On By Stress 101
          The Patient’s Story 102
     Maladaptively Slow 106
     Low Body Temperature 107
Certain Nationalities More Prone To WTS 110
     2 Classic Presentations 112
Women More Than Men 114
Why Is WTS So Prevalent These Days? 117
A Few Sample Stories 119
Doing The Best We Can With What We Have 123
7. EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS 127
Insufficient Resources 127
When The Cause Is Not Immediately Obvious 130
Relationships Suffer 131
Typical Treatment Received By Medical Field 134
8. HOW THE SYMPTOMS ARE TYPICALLY TREATED, INSTEAD OF THE PROBLEM 137
Allergy shots, antihistamines, and decongestants 138
Antacids, Histamine Blockers 139
Anti-dizziness Medicines 139
Anti-inflammatory Medicines 139
Antibiotics 139
Antidepressants 140
Appetite Suppressants, Liquid Diets, Gastric Bypass 140
Artificial Nails, Wigs/Repeat Perms 141
Asthma Medicines 141
Birth Control Pills 142
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery 143
Cholesterol lowering Drugs 143
Cortisone 144
Diuretics 144
Evaluation For Ringing In The Ears 144
Fertility Drugs 145
Hypoglycemic Diets 145
Laxatives, Antispasmodics, Hemorrhoid Preparations 146
Marriage and Family Counseling 147
Migraine and Headache Medicines 147
Orthopedic and Chiropractic Therapies 148
Progesterone and Female Hormones 149
Sleeping Pills 150
Surgical Revision 150
Thyroid Hormone Medicines (T4 Preparations and T4/T3 Preparations) 151
Tranquilizers and Antianxiety Medications 152
Vitamins 153
9. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS AND HOW THEY MADE THE LIST 155
Acid Indigestion 157
Allergies 157
Anxiety, Panic Attacks 158
Arthritis and Muscular/Joint Aches 159
Asthma 160
Bad Breath 160
Bruising, Increased 161
Canker Sores 162
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 162
Cholesterol Levels, Elevated 162
Cold hands and feet and raynaud's phenomenon 164
Constipation/Irritable Bowel Syndrome 165
Coordination, Lack Of 166
Depression 166
Dry Eyes/Blurred Vision 168
Dry Hair, Hair Loss 168
Dry Skin 169
Fatigue 171
Fluid Retention 172
Flushing 174
Food Cravings 174
Food Intolerances 175
Headaches Including Migraines 176
Heat and/or Cold Intolerance 178
Hemorrhoids 179
Hives 180
Hypoglycemia 180
Infections, Recurrent 180
Infertility 182
Insomnia and Narcolepsy 182
Irregular Periods And Menstrual Cramps 183
Irritability 183
Itchiness 184
Lightheadedness 184
Low Blood Pressure 184
Memory and Concentration, Decreased 185
Motivation/Ambition, Decreased 186
Musculoskeletal Strains 187
Nails, Unhealthy 188
Pigmentation, Skin And Hair, Changes In 188
Post-prandial Response, Increased 189
Premenstrual Syndrome 190
Psoriasis 195
Self-esteem, Decreased 195
Sex drive, Decreased; And Anhedonia 197
Sexual Development, Inhibited 198
Skin infections/Acne, Increased 200
Susceptibility to Substance Abuse, Increased 200
Swallowing and Throat Sensations, Abnormal 201
Sweating Abnormalities 202
Tinnitus (Ringing In The Ears) 203
Weight Gain, Inappropriate 204
Wound Healing, Decreased 217
10. WHAT CAN BE DONE? 221
Non-treatment 221
Alternative Treatment Including Behavioral And Dietary Changes 223
Definitive Treatment With T3 Therapy 229
     Rationale For Treatment 230
     T4 Or T3? 230
     "Resetting" The System 233
     T3 Therapy Helpful For Many 237
     Patient Evaluation 238
     Temperature Patterns 239
     Potential Risks And Benefits 243
     Goal Of T3 Therapy 252
     Thyroid Medicines 253
     Purpose Of T3 257
     Compensation 258
     Cycling 259
     T3 Dosing, Steadiness Is Everything 261
     Time Frame Of Treatment 267
     Ripples 269
     Typical Responses To T3 Therapy 269
     Balancing With Other Systems 271
     Remain Normal After Treatment? 273
     Important Details 273
11. IMPLICATIONS OF Wilson's Temperature Syndrome 283
TESTIMONIALS 285
In The Patients' Own Words 285

 

 

Symptoms
Fatigue
Headaches & Migraines
PMS
Easy Weight Gain
Depression
Irritability
Fluid Retention
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Hair Loss
Poor Memory
Poor Concentration
Low Sex Drive
Unhealthy Nails
Dry Skin & Hair
Cold Intolerance /
Heat Intolerance
Low Motivation
Low Ambition
Insomnia
Allergies
Acne
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Asthma
Hives
And many others...