... I would not be too worried about this TSH. You need to have free T3 and free T4 measured along with thyroid antibodies. It is quite likely your low TSH is because your prolactin is high, and your thyroid hormone levels may be fine or could even be low. What necessitated the partial thyroidectomy? ... (2 replies)
... measured. TSH is a pituitary hormone and only an indirect indicator of your thyroid status. ... (4 replies)
... Yes it is possible to have a thyroid problem with "within range" levels. Do you have your lab's reference ranges for FT4 and T3? ... (8 replies)
... Hello my name is Jenna and I am new to this forum. So far I am learning a lot about a condition I've had since age 23. I am now 52 and realize I still don't understand my thyroid health. ... (6 replies)
... FinnMaid, just curious -- howcome FT3 is considered to give more accurate results than FT4? (8 replies)
... finish. The symptoms are especially noticeable in the heat, and I haven't been able to run to the top of a steep hill without having to take a break at the top. ... (10 replies)
... re pushing yourself exercising hard, just means you hit the wall sooner than someone who is more sedentary. The deal is, what you need now is more investigation and someone with experience with thyroid disorders. ... (10 replies)
... I think the T3 uptake test is obsolete and also was done while you were sick. So I'd put no weight on it. ... (1 replies)
... Thank you. What I listed is actually free t3 and ft4. I am not on birth control does that help? ... (9 replies)
... You have listed total T4 and total T3 which do not give a good picture, the free T4 and Free T3 are far better to use as it indicates cellular absorption levels. Just a note but birth control pills can affect your total T4 level. ... (9 replies)
... Your TSH is still too high for a treated hypoT indeed, but it still might need some time to come down. ... (2 replies)
... It might mean "borderline high" TSH, which would indicate low thyroid function. ... (7 replies)
... My TSH level is very low at 0.005 and my t3 and t4 levels are higher than they should be. The lab commented it was hashimotos disease but correct me if I'm wrong I thought that means UNDER active thyroid? ... (2 replies)
... First thing. The test for T3 uptake is not a free T3 test. Free T3 is the test you want to have done as it is most accurate and a DIRECT measure. ... (4 replies)
... Hi guys, I've tried to browse through the posts here but haven't found anyone with quite my situation, so I thought I'd post and see if I could get a bit of help. ... (5 replies)
... I found this recently and found it interesting. I've used fluoride toothpaste my whole life. ... (4 replies)
... I reply to a thread I check on it when it comes back around in circulation. When you get your adrenal tests results, I will add what I can. Adrenal dysfunction and testing is new to me as well. I do have the benefit of my chemistry back ground to help with data interpretation. I am not an MD by any means though. ... (23 replies)
... high, had severe heart palpitations. Stopped the meds for several months 2 years ago. New doctor tested thyroid. Diagnosed as hypothyroid.He stated I only needed T3 at that time. Started taking Cytomel, slowly, found I could not take the generic version, did much better on the King brand name cytomel. ... (12 replies)
... Hi. Sorry this is so long. I just joined this board and I am desperate for answers. I am 53 years old. ... (2 replies)
... Hi, thanks for having this message board and thanks for reading and helping! ... (1 replies)
