Test Results

[frisleah]

I just had my thyroid tested and my doctor thinks I'm in the normal range but I'm not convinced.

TSH 3.159  Range 0.358-3.74 uIU/ML

Free T3 3.7 Range 2.3-4.2 pg/ml

Free T4 0.99 Range 0.76-1.46 ng/dl

Am I Hypo?

[Sarada1986]

A related discussion, Thyroglobulin Antibody was started.

[Adlemi]

A related discussion, FREE T 4 results was started.

[LLLB]

Was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism 50 years ago.  Took cytomel.  Over the years was diagnose spasmodically with same.  Never on medication.  Diagnosed 3 years ago again and put on levothyroxine 50  mcg a day. New doctor tested thyroid TSH 3.79 and FT4 0.82.  Says I in normal range.  Also will have CT scan on lump on left side of neck.  Have nearly all symptoms of low thyroid.  What should I do now.

[frisleah]

A Test was done for antibodies that counteract the thyroid and this test was negative.

Also, I have a Vitamin D deficiency. Symptoms that I am experiencing are fluid retention in my legs & ankles, weight gain, joint pain.

I'm just trying to find an answer to why I am experiencing these symptoms.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

This is normal in general, but in some cases a TSH >3 raises suspicion for autoimmune thyroid disease (hashimoto's).  In most cases, treatment is not needed, but in individual situations, it could be tried.

[Jeda01]

I'm not an expert at this stuff but your test results do seem normal. The question here is do you feel ok or do you have bothersome symptoms.