TSH results

[FoozMike]

I am 24 years old male (190lbs). My neurologist ordered a thyroid test and a B12 test to see what they were because i was told by him I have a mild case of neuropathy in my legs. I had the results faxed over to me so I can have a hard copy and get a second opinion. Results are:

TSH = 3.263   Reference Interval .350 - 5.500
B12 = 613       Reference Interval 211 - 911

That seems to show my TSH is normal range but I have done some research online and they said in 2003 that the interval was changed to .3 - 3.0  Any advice? Does this mean I need medicine?

[cheshire]

You need to make sure that your Free T3 is up there in the range along with your Free t4. I think the Uptake test is really just a waste of money. When you get your FREE T3 results back make sure you are at the top of the range as well. Where are your ANTIBODYs tests (anti-TPO and TgAb. YOU NEED BOTH). Your doctor needs to run these to understand what is going on.

And you are correct: Your TSH is 3, which is high, and along with the symptoms, it really sounds like hypo. My cholesterol was very high when I was untreated. In fact my LDL is now less than 20% of what is was two years ago -- yes my LDL was that terrible when hypo!

To get better, I had to take Armour (NOT synthroid), and treat my adrenals with Cortef, and low ferritin with iron.

[FoozMike]

Thyroxine (t4) 10.1  range is 4.5 - 12.0
T3 Uptake    30       range is 24 - 39
Free Thyroxine Index 3.0 range is 1.2 - 4.9

i dont know if it is free t3 or a t4 those results came from my ER visit in june the other results on the first post at the top came from my neurologist august 28th. I am going to a specialist this friday to find out diff anwsers.

[cheshire]

Please post the lab ranges beside the result so we can have a point of reference! And make sure they are testing FREE t3 and T4.

[FoozMike]

I have these tests from a previous blood work up could you tell me how they are?

T4 = 10.1
T3 = 30
Thyroxine Index = 3.0

Thanks

[BabyGirl08]

Hi I am 32 years old and I have recently had my bloodwork done and test for my thyroid. The lab results are as follows. Free T4 2.45  
                                TSH <0.004
                                 T3     362
I have a copy of the lab results and I know that they are all off but I still don't know what this means.
Do I have Hyper or Hypothyroidism???  I am overweight and ALWAYS EXHAUSTED!!!! I don't ever want to do anything because I am always so tired. I have always been tired but it has gotten far worse now. I feel like I am lazy, I don't want to cook, clean nothing. I do it because I have to but I dread it. I have 2 children and another on the way and I feel like I don't do anything with them and I feel aweful about it. I know I need to goto the Dr. and my ob is waiting on these results but until then I am hoping to find out some answers on my own. Someone Help!

[borninquisitive]

You should get your antibodies checked. If your doctor doesn't care to order these tests or you want to bypass a  Dr. visit (you don't need doctors orders) you can go this route:

http://www.healthcheckusa.com/lab_tests/Thyroid_Screenings/Anti-Thyroid_Antibodies

(I think code 12345 is long-standing and will take 10% off your order)

If you click on their main page, you can scout for a lab nearby you. Either way, I think you need to talk about your current findings with your doc. If you have elevated thyroid antibodies-along with your current TSH...some doctors will treat with medication. Dr. Lupo is one of them.

[FoozMike]

Actually should i even bother going to see my primary dr with the results are should i just go see a dr who specializes in hormones?

[FoozMike]

I was reading online about Hashimoto's. One sign is high cholesterol. I have had high cholesterol since i was 20 well thats when i started getting tested. It was around 250 then and my Tri's were high also around 450. My doctor told me to exerise and diet i have been doing this for a while and my cholesterol remains high. Should i bring this TSH results up to my primary dr? I do not want to get on cholesterol medication when something else might be the cause of that.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

B12 is fine.

TSH is a little high -- would repeat in 4-5 weeks along with TPO and Tg antibodies to see if this may be an early case of hashimoto's.