The role of Reverse T3 is not well known however, I do see it elevated in persons under extreme stress and in whom have mercury toxicity.

I like to think of FT3 is the gas petal and RT3 as the break petal. In my practice, checking FT3 and RT3 are the most important blood test when assessing thyroid function and imbalance. If your doctor is not checking these when screening for thyroid imbalance or assessing optimal state for those on thyroid replacement medication, then you could have an underlying thyroid imbalance that is going undetected.

Do you suffer from any of the following?

Weight gain or unexplained weight loss
Cold hands and feet
A body temperature consistently below 97.6 degrees
Fatigue or Insomnia
Constipation or loose stool
Dry skin and nails
Depression or anxiety
Low libido
Infertility
PMS
Poor concentration or brain fog

Is your engine running optimally? If you are suffering with any of the above symptoms, then likely your thyroid is out of balance and your engine needs a tune up!

Please give us a call today at 512-383-5343 and schedule an appointment to have your thyroid checked.
At Austin UltraHealth we check TSH, FT4, FT3, RT3 and thyroid antibodies on all patients.

If you mention this article you will receive $50 off your initial consultation.

Wishing you UltraHealth,
Amy Myers, MD

Dr. Myers is the Medical Director of Austin UltraHealth –where we treat causes not diseases.
www.dramymyers.com
Austin UltraHealth
806 West 10th Street, Suite A, Austin, Texas 78701
512-383-5343