... for example this "T3 toxicosis friend" of mine still had her FT3 within range but her symptoms were obvious. ... (12 replies)
... Update! Went to the doctor and requested he do a free T3 test. He tested TSH, Free T3 and Free T4. TSH and T4 were normal. Free T3 was 4.35 which they said was a little high. Is that high enough to cause any of my symptoms like feeling exhausted when working in the heat? ... (12 replies)
... Let me back up a little, and explain how I got here. I have been taking testosterone therapy due to low T, and I discovered that hypothyroidism symptoms are almost identical to symptoms of low testosterone. ... (4 replies)
... normal" titer such as your TgAB is very likely not entirely normal in the presence of TSH above 2 and symptoms. Your free T4 is slightly below lab median, which is too low and could account for at least some symptoms for most people. ... (4 replies)
... But I still have symptoms of ringing in my ears, some weight gain with my cycle that seems to be more than normal and my vision is still blurry off and on. ... (1 replies)
... If you have no physiologic signs or symptoms of overmedication, it would be okay to stick with the 75 mcgs. ... (2 replies)
... T3, which is untrue. TSH, as a pituitary hormone, is only an indirect measure of thyroid status. ... (4 replies)
... The antibodies aren't your problem. They are the cause of your thyroid gland's failure to make enough thyroid hormone. But there isn't anything that can be done to reduce or eliminate them. ... (1 replies)
... First post here. I recently had my thyroid tested because I was having symptoms like not sleeping through the night, low sex drive, tiredness, and mood swings. ... (4 replies)
... Thanks for your input Ladybud it has been very helpful, but as you can see I am on these already. (6 replies)
... I have already been on beta blockers for the last 12 months, because of the hyper symptoms, and increased my blood pressure to help that!! ... (6 replies)
... High T3 is a sign of hyper. If you are worried about reducing your dose a little, the hyper symptoms can be controlled somewhat by a beta blocker, like atenolol, which reduces pulse rate, BP and reduces the jitters. ... (6 replies)
... I am going to my specialist on Friday and was wondering if anyone can help me in what happens when your T3 is too High and T4 is getting to that point. ... (6 replies)
... Wanted to post an update incase others are trying to find answers of this same thing high FT4 non suppressed TSH. ... (8 replies)
... It takes about 6 weeks to feel the full effects of any one dose. So I doubt you really can know if the hypo symptoms you have today are the result of lowering the dose only a week and a half ago. You probably were headed toward hypo before that. Have labs been taken at each decrease? ... (1 replies)
... I found a study for you that explains the interactions and mechanisms of iron deficiency anemia and hypothyroidism. ... (1 replies)
... Hi, guys. My name is Kaylie and I'm new to the board. I'm also in need of help so if you can help, I'll be forever grateful to you. ... (0 replies)
... FT4 should also be on the high side of its range. FT3 isn't the only level that matters. Both have to be optimal for a person to feel well. ... (1 replies)
... issues with controlling my thyroid symptoms. I see an internist for my thyroid and mentioned to him at one appointment that I felt my thyroid was cycling between high and low. I am not sure he fully understood what I mean. ... (6 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)
