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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Isn't there something wrong with my labs? Or am I normal?
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.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Mar 26, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 26, 2007 12:00AM
The Free T3 of 0.9 is abnormally low - else this is essentially normal. Would repeat the levels.
Many patients have symptoms suggestive of hypothyroidism but no evidence on labs of thyroid dysfunction -- this underscores the fact that other illnesses/conditions cause similiar symptoms.
Many patients have symptoms suggestive of hypothyroidism but no evidence on labs of thyroid dysfunction -- this underscores the fact that other illnesses/conditions cause similiar symptoms.
Member Comments (2)
by naturalmeds, Mar 27, 2007 12:00AM
I feel there's something wrong with the tests. I was tested for five years and always normal. When I finally forced a doctor to check my thyroid again with an ultrasound then a MRI they found I had cancer and large tumor on my thyroid (this was after I'd had the other side out). Had the rest of my thyroid out in July 06. Start demanding better tests and don't take what your doctor says as gospel.
