Q1: How can a low body temperature cause so many different symptoms?
A: Nearly all chemical reactions in the body are catalyzed by enzymes, which are proteins that depend on their precise shape for activity. Low body temperature makes enzymes too tight, reducing their function and leading to a wide variety of symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, headaches, and weight gain. Body temperature correlates best with symptoms, even when thyroid labs are normal.
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Q2: How is body temperature measured for WTS, and why is it important?
A: Measure orally with a mercury or accurate digital thermometer for 5-10 minutes, three times daily: upon waking (before rising), mid-afternoon (2-4 PM), and before bed. Average them, aim for 98.6°F. Daytime temps (when they should peak) reveal issues; low patterns (below 98.2°F average) indicate sluggish metabolism despite normal labs.
Q3: How low does my temperature have to be to indicate WTS?
A: Temps consistently below 98.2°F average (e.g., 97.1-97.4°F as measured in office) are low enough to explain symptoms. Afternoon temps around 96.4°F strongly suggest WTS. Track for 3-5 days for a pattern.
Q4: Do I need all the classic hypothyroid symptoms to have WTS?
A: No, one symptom like fatigue or cold intolerance can suffice if tied to low temps. Symptoms vary; low temps affect people differently, causing issues from migraines to edema.
Q5: Can WTS explain why I'm still symptomatic on thyroid meds like Synthroid?
A: Yes, normal labs (TSH/T4) don't reflect cellular T3 delivery. WTS involves poor T4-to-T3 conversion under stress, starving cells. T4 meds may not raise temps/symptoms; WT3 resets this.
Q6: Is low temperature the same as hypothyroidism?
A: Not always, WTS is a functional issue (reversible with WT3), while hypothyroidism is glandular damage. Both show low temps/symptoms, but WTS responds to short T3 cycles without lifelong meds.
Q7: What tests should I request from my doctor for suspected WTS?
A: Full thyroid panel (TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3), CBC, cortisol/DHEA, ANA, EKG. But focus on temp logs and symptoms, labs often normal in WTS. Ask about T3 testing if on T4.
Q8: Can WTS cause high cholesterol, and does treatment lower it?
A: Yes, low temps slow metabolism, raising cholesterol. WT3 often drops it dramatically (e.g., 100+ points). Monitor with doc; decide on statins when levels normalize post-protocol.
Q9: Are symptoms like PMS or migraines linked to WTS?
A: Yes, low temps disrupt hormone balance and enzyme function, worsening PMS, migraines, or fluid retention. Many report 80-100% relief at 98.6°F.
Q10: Can kids or teens have WTS?
A: Yes, symptoms like night sweats, low temps (95.5°F), fatigue, allergies in a 6-year-old could indicate it. Track temps; consult pediatrician for tests/T3 trial.
Treatment Basics
Q11: What is the WT3 Protocol exactly?
A: A short-term (4-12 weeks) cycling of sustained-release T3 (SR-T3) to normalize temps to 98.6°F, relieving symptoms by resetting T4-to-T3 conversion enzymes. Doses start low (7.5 mcg BID), increase gradually; wean off once stable.
Q12: Is T3 therapy safe if thyroid tests are normal?
A: Yes, T3 is a natural hormone present since birth, essential for health. No evidence it poisons or damages when used properly; it rests/resets the system like birth control does for cycles.
Q13: Is T4 more important than T3?
A: No, a boy with no thyroid raised on T3 alone grew normally into adulthood without T4, proving T3 sufficiency.
Q14: Will T3 damage my thyroid if labs are normal?
A: No, studies show no harm to healthy glands; it temporarily rests the system to restore function, like suppressing ovaries for menstrual reset.
Q15: Do I need T3 forever once started?
A: No, even hypothyroid patients can wean off after WT3 resets metabolism; 60-70% stay off long-term. Temporary glandular issues resolve too.
Q16: What's the difference between sustained-release T3 vs. regular?
A: SR-T3 (compounded) releases slowly for steady levels, mimicking natural pulses and avoiding jitters from quick-absorbing liothyronine (Cytomel).
Q17: Where do I get SR-T3?
A: Compounded from pharmacies if you can get a prescription, if not, go to https://chronic-illness.ca
Q18: How do I find a WTS doctor?
A: Consult a knowledgeable practitioner for referrals, even though this is almost impossible. Buy books like: CT3M book, get the book: Stop the Thyroid Madness: A Patient Revolution Against Decades of Inferior Treatment, Get the book Hypothyroidism; the unsuspecting illness by Broda Barnes, read through dry fasting club articles about T3 therapy.
Q19: Can I start WT3 while on T4 (e.g., Levothyroxine/Synthroid)?
A: Yes, wean T4 over 3-10 days while ramping T3 (e.g., half T4 + low T3 initially). Often need less T4 post-WT3. Synthroid vs. Levothyroxine: no major difference, both T4.
Q20: What's a T4 "test dose" for?
A: If T3 causes anxiety/palpitations, take 12.5-25 mcg T4 mid-morning to buffer; repeat as needed without full T4 commitment. Most of my patients/clients doing the Scorch Protocol don't have access to an endocrinologist, so your best bet here is to get NDT (dessicated thyroid that has the 1:4 // T3:T4 ratio) + cofactors. And use that, since a 30mg dose should be approximately 19mcg of T4 and 4.5mcg of T3.
Protocol Execution
Q21: How do I start the protocol (cycling up)?
A: Begin 3.75-7.5 mcg SR-T3 BID (12 hours apart). Increase 3.75-7.5 mcg/dose every 12-24 hours until 98.6°F average. Monitor temp/pulse daily.
Q22: What if I miss a T3 dose?
A: If <1 hour late, take immediately and resume schedule. If 5+ hours, take then and space subsequent doses evenly (<12 hours) until back on track. Stable patients may skip entirely.
Q23: What if I feel a daily slump (e.g., fatigue at same time)?
A: T3 levels may "resonate" low then, shift doses (e.g., 8 AM/PM instead of 7). Correlate with meals/sleep/blood sugar; adjust diet if hypoglycemic.
Q24: How fast do I wean off (cycling down)?
A: Depends, coarse-tune cycles: decelerate if temp slips, but don't go back up. Final cycle: 7.5 mcg/dose every 7-10 days for body to adapt. Non-responders at 90 mcg: drop 7.5 mcg daily and restart cycle.
Q25: Do I wean to starting dose or all the way off?
A: All the way off for full reset. Partial weans if maintenance needed, but complete cycles maximize enzyme retraining.
Q26: What if temp reaches 98.6°F but I still feel bad?
A: Unsteady T3 levels likely, hold dose 1-3 weeks for stability. Check for slumps or add T4 test dose. Symptoms improve with steady temps.
Q27: What if temp won't rise even at 90 mcg BID?
A: Wean off and restart cycle, next one often works on less T3. Rule out blockers (infections, meds); 10% need 2-3 cycles.
Q28: Do I need to push temp to exactly 98.6°F if I feel great below it?
A: Not strictly, but patients feel best at 98.6°F; punctuating higher aids lasting reset. Monitor symptoms 2-4 weeks.
Q29: How long on a cycle before weaning?
A: 2-4 weeks at goal temp with symptoms <2/10. Multiple cycles if needed (total 3+ months for tough cases).
Q30: What's the "percentage index" in temp tracking?
A: A metric in the Doctor's Manual to quantify temp deviation from normal (e.g., % below 98.6°F), helping gauge severity and progress.
Side Effects and Risks
Q31: What are the main risks of T3 therapy?
A: Cardiovascular (palpitations if ramp too fast), get baseline EKG. Rare with SR-T3; lower risk than untreated low temps. No inherent toxicity. (Highly recommend doing everything you can to get the Slow release T3 from chronic-illness.ca trust me it is night and day compared to regular T3)
Q32: Does long-term T3 cause osteoporosis or bone loss?
A: Studies linking thyroid meds to osteoporosis used unmanaged T4/T3 combos, not WT3's short cycles. A T3-raised patient had normal bones; supplement calcium (1,000 mg/day).
Q33: What if I get heart palpitations or anxiety on T3?
A: Hold dose, add T4 test dose, or shift timing. Adrenals low? Test cortisol/DHEA. Avoid caffeine; most resolve with adjustments.
Q34: Is WT3 safe post-radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment?
A: Yes, RAI destroys thyroid, requiring lifelong hormone, but WT3 resets conversion for better symptom control on less T4/T3.
Q35: Can T3 interact with other meds (e.g., antidepressants, statins)?
A: Minimal, if no interaction with natural T3, none with therapy. Wean psych meds as symptoms ease; monitor cholesterol meds.
Q36: What about pregnancy or surgery on WT3?
A: Pause if possible; T3 crosses placenta. For surgery, inform anesthesiologist, adjust doses for time zones/travel.
Q37: Does WT3 cause hair loss or dry skin?
A: No, opposite: low temps cause it via poor metabolism. Many report regrowth at normal temps; persists if underlying hypo.
Q38: Is T3 safe for diabetics or hypoglycemics?
A: Yes, T3 stabilizes blood sugar like metformin. Low temps drop with sugar crashes; diet tweaks help slumps.
Q39: What if I feel worse initially on WT3?
A: 20% experience detox-like worsening, hang in; passes as metabolism revs. Slow ramp if needed.
Q40: Can supplements like ThyroCare replace WT3?
A: May help mildly, but not for full reset, best with doc oversight, not solo.
Monitoring and Follow-Up
Q41: How often should I check in with my doctor during WT3?
A: Weekly first month, biweekly after. Share temp/pulse/symptom logs.
Q42: Do I need blood tests during the protocol?
A: Optional, TSH may rise initially; focus on temps/symptoms over labs.
Q43: When do I know WT3 isn't working?
A: No temp rise after 1-2 weeks appropriate dosing, or no symptom relief at goal temp. Consult doc for tweaks/cycles.
Q44: Should I exercise or diet during WT3?
A: Gentle walking yes; ramp as energy rises. Balanced protein/fat meals avoid carb crashes; hypoglycemic diet if slumps.
Q45: What if symptoms return after weaning?
A: Retest temps, low? Restart cycle. Manage stress; 90% maintain with lifestyle.
Long-Term and Special Cases
Q46: What's the success rate of WT3?
A: 90% compliant patients reach 98.6°F and feel "100%"; 60-70% wean off fully.
Q47: Can WT3 help autoimmune or adrenal issues?
A: Often yes, low temps mimic/exacerbate; test ANA/cortisol. T3 supports adrenals indirectly.
Q48: Is WT3 covered by insurance?
A: No, unless you have a rockstar doctor who understands this and can game the system, otherwise go to https://chronic-illness.ca
Q49: How does WT3 affect allergies or mold sensitivity?
A: Improves, low temps weaken immunity; normalization boosts resilience.
Q50: Where can I get more resources/stories?
A: Read more articles on https://dryfastingclub.com, learn about T3, get CT3M book, get the book: Stop the Thyroid Madness: A Patient Revolution Against Decades of Inferior Treatment, Get the book Hypothyroidism; the unsuspecting illness by Broda Barnes
