... Every thyroid antibody range I've ever seen is written this way. Have never seen just a "0" as a result. That's because perfectly healthy people might have some small titer of thyroid ABs. ... (5 replies)

... I did some reading up on the antibody tests and I can't figure out if it is normal to have any signs of antibodies present, isn't that usually a bad thing? ... (5 replies)

... I did not even have time to ask him about the .03 to 3 decrease range for low thyroidsm... ... (26 replies)

... of normal range where your symptoms go away. ... (26 replies)

... Now, your levels look ok, but the T4 is best in upper quadrant of normal and T3 in upper third of normal range. Keep that under your hat as you see how the 25 mcg affects you. Always ask for your lab values, and when you feel bad, advocate for yourself. ... (5 replies)

... Synthroid is usually fine for most people, especially since you are in the normal range on your own. 25 mcg is a low dose. Some people can feel a difference beginning within a few days, but it generally takes 6 weeks to reach the full benefit. ... (5 replies)

... The TPO antibodies mean your immune system is making antibodies against your own thyroid gland. This is called autoimmune thyroiditis or Hashimoto's thyroiditis. ... (5 replies)

... I recently discovered that I have Anti-TPO antibodies in my body. (I have 60, the normal range is 0-30) All of my thyroid hormones are normal, though! My endo. prescribed my Synthroid 25 mcg for my hypothyroid like symptoms (Headaches, lightheadedness, fatigue, dry skin, eyes, mouth, hair, lethargy, etc.) Should I take the Synthroid? My symptoms slowly began about 3.5... (5 replies)

... I am a south asian 43 year old man.Living in Bangladesh. My T3 is 1.82 , T4 is 114 And TSH is 3.05. Which is all in Normal Range, I guess. ... (3 replies)

... FT4 Range 0. ... (3 replies)

... FT4 Range 0. ... (3 replies)

... called "normal" labs. She knows just being in "normal" range doesn't mean that particular level would not be "normal" for everyone. ... (7 replies)

... T4 tests have always been a bit below normal or they are at the bottom of the "normal range". It varies week by week... ... (7 replies)

... I'm looking at the labs and see that the Anti TPO Ab is 457. ... (7 replies)

... Your T3 is the most active component of thyroid hormone, and it is quite low in the range. You should also have two sets of antithyroid antibody results, anti-TPO and anti-TG. Not everyone with Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroiditis) has both antibodies present, so this is only half of the picture. A nodular goiter is very characterisitc of Hashimoto's and many people with it... (2 replies)

... s even likely he's not running the best tests, enough of them, or he may be interpreting them wrong. If you care to post the tests, their results, and the lab's range for each one, we might be able to help you determine if the MD is missing something. ... (2 replies)

... Again, even if the numbers fall "in range", that does not always mean those are the numbers that work for you. The reason why I asked for the exact number and reference ranges is because you have to calculate by percentage where you fall in that range. Most people feel better when their Free T4 and T3 levels are on the higher end of the range. People can have TgAb... (17 replies)

... Hi Rene, Even though your TSH is not high, your free thyroid levels show that you very much ARE hypothyroid. This is starting to make me so angry- how can doctors call these results NORMAL? The last couple of posts I've answered recently that had TSH like yours with hypothyroid symptoms were also positive for TSI antibodies. This has a suppressive effect on TSH, despite... (9 replies)

... er with many nodules. Went through the RAIU test, many ultrasounds and FNA of the 2 largest nodules. Lots of info, but doctor hesitant to treat because "TSH in normal range". I ended up finding a new doctor...she was willing to do a trial of LevoT. ... (9 replies)

... You are hypothyroid according to your FT4. Even though it's technically within the normal lab range, it's too low for the majority of people. Compare lab ranges to the standard shoe size range. ... (1 replies)