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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Do I have hypothyroidism?
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Do I have hypothyroidism?
by sarajane1, Jul 14, 2007 12:00AM
I have recent blood tests but am unsure what they mean. My TSH is 1.847 - my T4 is 1.16 - and the Triiodothyronine, Free, Serum is 2.6. The last seems to be the only one on the low side. I am experiencing fatigue, weight gain, lack of sleep, and mood swings among other things. Do you feel a low dose of thyroid medication is warrented and might be helpful, what are the risks if I do not need this medicine? I am 48, beginning menapose and have Fibromyalgia. Thank you for your time.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 15, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 15, 2007 12:00AM
Member Comments (3)
by cosmicsoul, Jul 14, 2007 12:00AM
It looks like you do not have hypothyroidism at least yet. Your Thyroid lab results are normal. But have you checked for TPO thyroid antibodies? It would be good if you would be able to check - high antibodies would confirm Hashimotos and that can cause your symptoms.. even with normal thyroid lab results. at this point thyroid medicine is not recommended as it would send you to the hyper side. Check into dealing with other conditions, as you mentioned fibomilagia and maybe chronic fatigue syndrome too... Good luck to you!
by LisaSpainhour, Jul 17, 2007 12:00AM
To: sarajane1
I have had a work up due to my MRI scan showing partial empty sella and white matter changes. My labs came back and myh cholesterol is always high and on liptrol. My BUN and Postassium usually low but in normal range this time on the low end though. My Thyroid was high 7.85 and retook a couple weeks later and 6.0 for the main but the other stuff under it T3 T4 is normal. What is your opinion? Thank you
