I was told of Wilson's thyroid syndrome by a friend who was being treated for it, she said, by Armour's thyroid. This is counter to Wilsons' treatment,and should have been my first clue that I needed to pay close attention, but at the time I didn't know any better. I was so happy to find a possible treatment for my set of symptoms which included low temperature and fatigue, that I rushed to the doctor listed in my area on Wilson's website. Without any medical workup or testing, I was given the prescription for T3 and the protocol for its use. I found it extremely difficult to carry out, was not able to take my own pulse, which is a daily requirement and found that even getting a reliable temperature reading was difficult. When you're not feeling well, things are more difficult, anyway. I went up and down the roller coaster for two years, dilligently taking the med's on the strict schedule. I suffered heart palpitations at the higher doses which was never addressed by my doctor. I never was able to normalize my temperature and eventually gave up. In retrospect I blame the doctor, who gave me wildly conflicting directions and never acknowledged his mistakes. He blamed my lack of success on what he considered my failure to stick to an impossibly restrictive diet. (The diet was his idea, not Wilson's.) I have read hundreds of testimonies of people who credit Wilson with saving their health, if not their very lives, and so I regret that I was not one of them. I think that if a person has a good attending physician, who is accessable for questions (mine was not) and is open to discussion (mine was not), then there may be a chance for success using this method.

I would read the prior review asserting that Dr. Wilson is a "quack" with a hefty dose of skepticism. The two Web sites given are incomplete as to information.

The "quack" Web site this reviewer refers to has been somewhat helpful to me for referrals to other information on other diseases, but it seems rather lost in its own prejudices. It overreaches many times, stating things that medical science itself does not yet know. The criteria for what is right to these reviewers seems to be the narrowest possible interpretation.

The ATA Web site would probably give the same position statement that Dr. Wilson cites on the Wilson's Syndrome Web site, which is well worth a visit if rather clumsily organized. Dr. Wilson responds to all of the ATA's concerns. The most troubling point is that there are no long-term studies on Wilson's Syndrome, and the evidence is as yet anecdotal. But why are there no long-term studies? Who gave up the investigation, if not the ATA? They do us all a disservice, and to my mind commit a crime against public health by telling us not to bother with this. I, for one, have suffered enough from this professional arrogance and am hopping mad! If your doctor laughs at you, I have a few (unprintable) words for him/her.

Anecdotal evidence is adequate in this case, because the risks and benefits of the recommended treatment are given up front. If the treatment doesn't work, you are welcome to conclude that the diagnosis was wrong. If it does, rejoice and tell the smarty-pants know-it-alls out there to mind their own business and stop telling you where you can't go for healing.

Interestingly, the ATA criticizes Dr. Wilson for the preposterous idea that there can be one cause for everything from asthma to aches and pains. I, too, believe this is preposterous -- except that he is not saying that. He is saying these conditions are secondary to a weakened immune system, which is reasonable.

The more preposterous but widely accepted disease of one virus causing a multitude of diseases is AIDS, currently defined by the CDC as a diagnosis of one of 29 diseases or a low T-cell count. They are of course saying the same thing about weakened immunity as Wilson, but they are also saying the weakened immunity itself is caused by one virus! No one knows what brought on low temperature syndrome, just perhaps "stress" or a prior illness. Weak immunity is caused by many things. Pinning it on one virus or one type of event is irrational and unfairly limits the possibilities of healing for certain populations society has deemed unworthy.

YOU are worthy of thinking for yourself!

I would read the prior review asserting that Dr. Wilson is a "quack" with a hefty dose of skepticism. The two Web sites given are incomplete as to information.

The "quack" Web site this reviewer refers to has been somewhat helpful to me for referrals to other information on other diseases, but it seems rather lost in its own prejudices. It overreaches many times, stating things that medical science itself does not yet know. The criteria for what is right to these reviewers seems to be the narrowest possible interpretation.

The ATA Web site would probably give the same position statement that Dr. Wilson cites on the Wilson's Syndrome Web site, which is well worth a visit if rather clumsily organized. Dr. Wilson responds to all of the ATA's concerns. The most troubling point is that there are no long-term studies on Wilson's Syndrome, and the evidence is as yet anecdotal. But why are there no long-term studies? Who gave up the investigation, if not the ATA? They do us all a disservice, and to my mind commit a crime against public health by telling us not to bother with this. I, for one, have suffered enough from this professional arrogance and am hopping mad! If your doctor laughs at you, I have a few (unprintable) words for him/her.

Anecdotal evidence is adequate in this case, because the risks and benefits of the recommended treatment are given up front. If the treatment doesn't work, you are welcome to conclude that the diagnosis was wrong. If it does, rejoice and tell the smarty-pants know-it-alls out there to mind their own business and stop telling you where you can't go for healing.

Interestingly, the ATA criticizes Dr. Wilson for the preposterous idea that there can be one cause for everything from asthma to aches and pains. I, too, believe this is preposterous -- except that he is not saying that. He is saying these conditions are secondary to a weakened immune system, which is reasonable.

The more preposterous but widely accepted disease of one virus causing a multitude of diseases is AIDS, currently defined by the CDC as a diagnosis of one of 29 diseases or a low T-cell count. They are of course saying the same thing about weakened immunity as Wilson, but they are also saying the weakened immunity itself is caused by one virus! No one knows what brought on low temperature syndrome, just perhaps "stress" or a prior illness. Weak immunity is caused by many things. Pinning it on one virus or one type of event is irrational and unfairly limits the possibilities of healing for certain populations society has deemed unworthy.

YOU are worthy of thinking for yourself!

I bought and read the book and it was very thought-provoking. The basic notion (highly simplified) is that various stressors can put the body into a "conservation mode" involving the thyroid hormones and the regulation system can become "stuck" there, furthermore that it's possible to use T3 thyroid hormone to "unstick" the system and come back to normal and discontinue T3. There are some enlightening insights into the role of body temperature and enzymes, etc.
What is a bit disturbing is that the author never makes a distinction between his WTS and Euthyroid Sick Syndrome, ESS (sometimes called nonthyroidal illness syndrome - NTIS), which is *also* (and previously) characterized by poor T3 conversion despite "normal" lab tests. If WTS is a different condition, then the author should define ESS and WTS and explain the differences. My guess is that his promise to "unstick" the regulation system and then discontinue meds may be the distinguishing characteristic. His use of three names (Wilson's Syndrome, Wilson's Temperature Syndrome, Wilson's Thyroid Syndrome), choosing a name that is easily confused with a different pre-existing one (Wilson's Disease, not thyroid related), and no mention in the book of the most common thyroid conditions (Hashimoto's & Graves) and how they relate, even avoiding the term "hypothyroidism", well it just all seems odd and irresponsible.
My own experience is the two thyroid specialists I've seen have tried the WTS T3 protocol as per the doc's manual and didn't have much luck with it but that's it's such an elaborate protocol that it's hard to know why. The observations that the author lacks a current medical license or practice doesn't alarm me much; some doctors prefer to practice, some prefer research or writing, etc. Dr. Wilson is clearly very bright and insightful.
Despite any controversy, the book has some useful information such as the details of T4 to T3 conversion, rT3, the complex and important role of temperature, etc.

I bought and read the book and it was very thought-provoking. The basic notion (highly simplified) is that various stressors can put the body into a "conservation mode" involving the thyroid hormones and the regulation system can become "stuck" there, furthermore that it's possible to use T3 thyroid hormone to "unstick" the system and come back to normal and discontinue T3. There are some enlightening insights into the role of body temperature and enzymes, etc.
What is a bit disturbing is that the author never makes a distinction between his WTS and Euthyroid Sick Syndrome, ESS (sometimes called nonthyroidal illness syndrome - NTIS), which is *also* (and previously) characterized by poor T3 conversion despite "normal" lab tests. If WTS is a different condition, then the author should define ESS and WTS and explain the differences. My guess is that his promise to "unstick" the regulation system and then discontinue meds may be the distinguishing characteristic. His use of three names (Wilson's Syndrome, Wilson's Temperature Syndrome, Wilson's Thyroid Syndrome), choosing a name that is easily confused with a different pre-existing one (Wilson's Disease, not thyroid related), and no mention in the book of the most common thyroid conditions (Hashimoto's & Graves) and how they relate, even avoiding the term "hypothyroidism", well it just all seems odd and irresponsible.
My own experience is the two thyroid specialists I've seen have tried the WTS T3 protocol as per the doc's manual and didn't have much luck with it but that's it's such an elaborate protocol that it's hard to know why. The observations that the author lacks a current medical license or practice doesn't alarm me much; some doctors prefer to practice, some prefer research or writing, etc. Dr. Wilson is clearly very bright and insightful.
Despite any controversy, the book has some useful information such as the details of T4 to T3 conversion, rT3, the complex and important role of temperature, etc.

As a physician who has treated various types of thyroid disorders for many years, I have found that I have not been satisfied that many of my patients did not feel well, and did not have a real or complete improvement in their metabolic rate or hypothyroid symptoms, even when I had gotten their lab tests into the "normal" range. I read some more and tried other treatments. I added some Cytomel (short acting T3) and sometimes Armour thyroid which has both T4 and T3. I would get varied results, but not complete recovery. NEVER did any of my patients become able to say that their temperatures were on the average consistently around 98.6 and that they were able to stop the thyroid medication and be symptom free. When HUNDREDS of Dr. Wilson's patients were saying this, patients with what we physicians would call 3rd degree hypothyroid symptoms....that they became 100% symptom free and were able to stop taking thyroid medication..in fact MOST of Dr. Wilson's patients were able to say that, I felt that possibly this doctor had discovered something about thyroid function that was not in our textbooks of Physiology and Endocrinology. I took his course for physicians last year, and realized that anyone judging this treatment from "outside the box" has no idea what they are saying. Most critics, such as Dr. Weil, have not even read the book, nor taken the course. This treatment is a complete paradigm shift in the understanding of underfunctioning thyroid, and in the very effective resolution of the problem. The treatment is quite complex and requires close medical supervision and a lot of patient support, and a thorough understanding of what you are trying to accomplish in improving thyroid receptor function. But amazingly, it works! It works for patients with Hashimoto's Thyoriditis (an autoimmune disorder where one produces antibodies to essential elements of thyroid function), It works with Primary or Secondary Hypothyroidism. It works in patients who have had their thyroid glands irradiated or removed!! It helps because the focus is on "refreshing" the thyroid receptors on the cell sites...improving their sensitivity. Physicians who want to learn more should take his course, but can learn a great deal if they are able to set aside their "pre programmed" learning and make room for brand new information by reading the Doctor's Manual, cover to cover, starting at the beginning. Anyone can do this, but a physician has to get over his or her ego first in order to see that this is a different and valid perspective. I went back to my practice and started with my worst, long term, lowest functioning hypothyroid patients, and they are now sending me flowers and "thank you" notes and telling me too that I've given them back their lives. So, doctor, do you want to be smug and feel "right" with the majority, or do you want your patients to get better? You can go to Dr. Wilson's website. www.wtsmed.com , and learn more about this. You can download the manual for free. You can try to understand it or not. But anyone reading this who feels they have a consistent low body temperature, fatigue, dry skin, dry hair, inolerance for temperature change, sleep problems, frequent infections with slow healing....you should check out this website and feel some hope!
Dr. Tedde Rinker, Stress Medicine Consulting, Redwood City, CA

I just happened to do a search on the internet for a possible explanation of my low body temperatures. I was ready to call my doctor and ask him to put me on thyroid medicine to "cure" me of all my problems. I'm so glad I found these reputable websites explaining the BOGUS diagnosis of this so-called Wilson's Syndrome. My doctor probably would've laughed at me and told me to quit trying to diagnose myself by using the internet. This quack (Dr. E. Denis Wilson) is probably making a lot of money from selling his book to unsuspecting people. [...] The following quote is from the quackwatch.org website:

"Although "Wilson's Syndrome" -- as defined by E. Denis Wilson, M.D. -- is a bogus diagnosis, there is a Wilson's disease, a rare condition caused by a defect in the body's ability to metabolize copper."

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Also, check out the American Thyroid Association's website on this subject:

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If anyone thinks they have a lot of these symptoms, and I know I do, there's probably some other explanation for it. Thyroid medication might even help....I don't know. Just be careful not to believe everything you read online.

Dr Wilson's book and a Doctor that listened to me gave me back my life. About 4 years ago I sold my business because I was to sick to continue. I decided I needed to go on a seach to find out what was wrong with me. My health was at the point that I thought I was dying and all the doctors I went to couldn't figure out what was causing my problems. I even thought maybe I was going crazy it must all me in my mind. I was doing all the right things resting, taking time for me to heal and recoup, eating right, taking vitamins and I just kept getting worse. I was exhausted had mood swings, depression, anxiety and panic attacks where I was afraid to leave my house. Nightmare, headaches. Just to name a few of the things I was plegded with. I then found Doctors Wilsons web site and read all I could. Sent for his books and headed for my Doctors, saying I think I found what is wrong with me. She and I went on a learning journey together. I began Dr Wilson methods and about 6 months later was on the road to a life that I had forgotten about. It took a while to get healthly, but it did happen. I continue to do great and hope that everyone that hears about Wilson's Syndrome will give it a try and fine the life out there that is theres to enjoy. ... . ... . Good Luck

Dr. Wilson explains how DTSF/decreased thyroid system function can cause numerous debilitating symptoms, strikingly similar to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and not show up on routine blood tests. He explains how treatment with the active hormone T3 using his protocol has provided therapy to many patients. Case studies and discussion of symptoms are provided.

A Doctor's manual is also available which provides complete detail for treating Wilson's Syndrome.

This book could be an answer to prayer for a multitude of people and combined with the Doctor's manual gets 5 stars.