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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Thyroid Test Levels
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.
Thyroid Test Levels
by Reis, Jun 15, 2007 12:00AM
I am a 56 year old women, post menopausal 11 years, my T4 tested on 4/27/07 is 4.82 and the TSH is 1.86. My Dr. is saying this is normal although I told him I have some of the symptoms, dry brittle hair, ridges in nails, insomnia, leg cramps at nights, night sweats. He told me he would retest me sometime in July if I really feel the need. Are these levels normal or does he need to relook at my lab work? Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jun 17, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 17, 2007 12:00AM
Depends on the T4 range for that lab regarding the T4 of 4.82 - but the TSH is normal. retesting is reasonable next month.
My Free T4 levels have been increasing to the point where when my TSH is 8.9 (clearly Hypo) my FT4 is shoiwng 2.63 on a range of .89 to 1.76 so showing Hyperthyroid. Can you explain what is going on?
My T3 is 119 and my T4 is 8.7 - but what is T4 uptake and FTI?????
Thanks!