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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
a TSH of 2.24 and a T4 of 13.4 I am confused ...
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.
a TSH of 2.24 and a T4 of 13.4 I am confused ...
by CuddlyAngel, Sep 08, 2006 12:00AM
I have gotten my results from my doctor for the thyroid. My TSH is 2.25 and my T4 is 13.4. According to everything I have been reading, it seems that the TSH is slightly elevated and would indictive of Hypothyroid. However, The T4 is 13.4 which is indictive of Hyperthyroid. I have read the syptoms (symptoms) of both of these issues and I have ALOT of the symptoms of hypo and not hyper. Oh and Hypothyroid runs in my family. My mom and her brothers and mother all had it. I am really confused...My doc says it normal but the symptoms say no and the new ranges for TSH says no.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Sep 10, 2006 12:00AM
, Sep 10, 2006 12:00AM
The TSH is normal, the Total T4 is slightly high -- check free T4 to see if this is a real elevation or due to estrogens (ie, birth control pills).
Cheryl