Symptoms of Wilson’s Syndrome
If you have a body temperature of less than 98.6 F. and some of the following symptoms you probably have Wilson’s Syndrome. This condition involves a disorder where the cells of the body are
unable to convert the inactive thyroid hormone, T4, into the more active hormone, T3. Wilson’s Syndrome itself does not alter the thyroid hormone tests. It may exist in association with true
hypothyroidism, however. In these cases, thyroid tests may be abnormal but the usually prescribed thyroid hormones may not entirely solve the problem.
Symptoms of Wilson’s Syndrome may include the following:
acid indigestion | allergies | anxiety | panic attacks |
| arthritis | muscular/joint aches | asthma | bad breath |
| increase bruising | canker sores | carpal tunnel syndrome | elevated cholesterol levels |
| cold hands and feet and Raynaud’s phenomenon | constipation/irritable bowel syndrome | lack of coordination | depression |
| dry eyes/blurred vision | dry hair | hair loss | dry skin |
fatigue | fluid retention | flushing | food cravings |
| food intolerances | headaches including migraines | heat and/or cold intolerance | hemorrhoids |
| hives | hypoglycemia | recurrent infections | infertility |
| insomnia and narcolepsy | irregular periods | and menstrual cramps | irritability |
itchiness | lightheadedness | low blood pressure | decreased memory and concentration |
| decreased motivation/ambition | musculoskeletal strains | unhealthy nails | changes in pigmentation, skin, and hair |
increased post-prandial response | premenstrual syndrome | psoriasis | decreased self-esteem |
| decreased sex drive and anhedonia | inhibited sexual development | increased skin infections/acne | increased susceptibility to substance abuse |
| abnormal swallowing and throat sensations | sweating abnormalities | tinnitus (ringing in the ears) | inappropriate weight gain |
| decreased wound healing. |
If you suspect that you have Wilson’s Syndrome, take your temperature with an accurate glass/mercury thermometer orally 3 hours after getting up and every 3 hours times 3 for a couple of
days. If your temperature averages a few 10ths of a degree below 98.6F., and you have several of the above symptoms, you have Wilson’s Syndrome.
This list of symptoms was taken from the Table of Contents of E. Denis Wilson, M.D. Wilson’s Syndrome: The Miracle of Feeling Well, Cornerstone Publishing Company, Orlando, FL. Third Edition, 1996.
Content (C) 1995 and prior years, Dr. Robert F. Cathcart.
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