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I am on 175mcg. of Synthroid & my T4 is still low (from some "harmless" low antibodies or low something),FT4 is getting LOWER with increased dose of meds, NOT higher! Also, but went 1 yr. being "postmenopausal", had a "period" in Jan. Went to the doctor, did tests, FSH showed that FSH level WENT DOWN FROM 56.5 TO - - 8.5 which "restarted" my periods. Now look at all my results from Jan. to now:
**See changes!
JANUARY 2,2007
TSH: 0.45 (0.34-5.60) (good)
T4: 4.8(l) (6.1-12.2) (too low)
**FT4: 1.08 (0.58-1.64)(good)
**FSH: 8.5 (normal menstruating female)(A++)
FEBRUARY 28, 2007
TSH: 0.41 (0.34-5.60)(good)
T4: 6.0 (6.1-12.2)(better but still low)
**FT4: 0.89 (0.58-1.64)(LOWER WITH INCREASE! NO ENERGY-return of symptoms)
** FSH: 55.1 (Postmenopausal Females 20-138)(HORRID)
Why is my FT4 LOWER this time?? Why is my FSH so high again. I see Endo on 12th. Is it adrenal or pituitary?? I'm VERY CONSTANT about the way I take  meds, I keep them in cool, dark place.  I even wait 2 hours at least before I drink coffee, juice, anything....Doubtful it's interference of other meds
Had a bad flu the week I took the test.  Any correlation?  Thank you!  I am waiting for results to return on the FT3.  The lab didn't send them back yet, but will post next week
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97953 tn?1440865392
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This is not likely adrenal or pituitary.  The FT4 is more accurate and can vary a little depending on the timing of the synthroid dose.  The TSH looks fine so this is likely stale and possibly symptoms are more related to being peri/post-menopausal.
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The numbers in the ( ) are the laboratory's reference range!
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