Can I get my thyroid levels back to normal

[Salluri]

Hi friends,
I checked thyroid levels for the first time and i am shocked.
Test was done on Feb 22, 2014. The results are Total T3=120, units:ng/dL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 80-200), Total T4=4.73, units:ug/dL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 5.1-14.1) TSH>100, units:uIU/mL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 0.27-4.20).

Again I repeated as i was doubting, the results are: TSH is more than 100 and T3 & T4 are almost within range but this time T4 is little bit low.

After one month since my last tests were done, and this time i have gone for Free T3 and Free T4 again on 31 march 2014. The results are TSH>100, units:uIU/mL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 0.27-4.20), Free T3 = 2.44, units:pg/mL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 1.5-4.1), Free T4=0.65, units:ng/dL ( reference range: Euthyroid: 0.8-1.9, Hypothyroid: ND-0.7, Hyperthyroid: >2).

In my previous tests i checked Total T3 and T4 and now Free T3 and T4, both show that T4 is lower than the reference range and TSH is too much high.

Is it really possible?
I doubt the results..

if so, Can you please suggest me what should i do to get my thyroid levels back to normal?

With regards,
Salluri Bhaskar

[flyingfool]

as Barb stated. You simply do not have enough thyroid hormone. You need hormone. And at least in the USA, the government prohibits any sale of an over the counter supplement that contains any measurable amounts of hormone. And there is no food or other dietary thing or supplment that you can take or eat that provides hormone.  Therefore the ONLY way to get replacement hormone to make up for your thyroid glands inability to produce hormone is to get a prescription from a Dr of a true thyroid hormone.

Stop wasteing your money, get to an MD and get a starter dose prescription of thyroid hormone!

[Barb135]

The homeopathic medicine will not work.  You have Hashimoto's, which means the antibodies are destroying your thyroid.  You must get on thyroid replacement hormones.  That's the only way you will get your levels back to normal and alleviate your symptoms.

Once you have Hashimoto's, it doesn't go away and you will need to be on medication for the rest of your life.

Per discussion above, you will need some form of levothyroxine, either the thyronorm or generic levo.  It's important that you talk to your doctor and get a prescription as soon as possible.  

It takes 4-6 weeks for the medication to reach full potential in your blood and you will need to continue testing regularly in order to make sure your med is dosed to keep up with the destruction of your thyroid.

[Salluri]

Thank you for your reply.

"Anti Thyroid-Anti bodies" related to Hashimoto, is done and the result shows Positive127.69*. Reference interval is 100, units:uIU/mL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 0.27-4.20), Free T3 = 2.44, units:pg/mL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 1.5-4.1), Free T4=0.65, units:ng/dL ( reference range: Euthyroid: 0.8-1.9, Hypothyroid: ND-0.7, Hyperthyroid: >2).

presently my symptoms are:
1. All my legs and hands are paining. even not able to stand for 10 minutes continuously.
2. Feeling so much sleepy.
3. Getting pain in chest, some times exactly back of chest.
4. face is swelling..
5. Not at all feeling well.. etc.. etc..

I am not taking any english medicine.
I am taking thyrodinum 3x, a medicine from homeopathy.

Can you please give some advice whether i can get my thyroid levels back to normal.

what kind of medicine should i take to get back to normal.
Please help me.
Please help me.

I am loosing my confidence about my life.
With regards,
Bhaskar S.

[flyingfool]

The test you refer to is one of the antibodies that when elevated means that you have Hashimotos'.  This is the most common cause for low thyroid (Hypothyroid or simply Hypo) in the industrialized world.

Hashi's is anautoimmune condition where your body's immune system believes your thyroid gland is a foreign invader.  And like a good immune system it goes about attacking.  So your body's own immune system is actually attacking and doing damage to your thyroid gland, Which makes the thyroid gland produce less and less thyroid hormone.

The resuld of Hashi's is that you become Hypo as your thyroid gland simply can no longer produce sufficient hormone to keep you from having symptoms.  Treatment is the same whether your Hypo is caused by Hashi's or some other cause.  ANd that is to make sure that there is enough thyroid hormone provided by medication to make you feel well.

The only real difference that it is important to know with Hashi's is that you may want to be tested more frequently than for other reasons so that as the Hashi's takes it's toll on the gland, that you can keep up with the reduction in hormoned by making it up with increasing the dosage of thyroid medicine.

The whole goal now is to do enough testing of the proper type and frequency and get your dosage optimized so that you feel well. Then test frequently enough to keep up with Hashimotos's progression to keep you optimized.

Make sure each and every time you get tested that you be tested for

TSH
Free T4 (FT4)
Free T3 (FT3)

as a minimum.

How are you feeling?  what are your symptoms?  what dosage if any of medication are you currently taking and for how long have you been taking it?

[Salluri]

Thank you so much for your reply.
Recently a test called "Anti Thyroid-Anti bodies" related to Hashimoto, is done and the result shows Positive127.69*. Reference interval is <5.61 Units:IU/ml.
I didnt not understand what it means. With this results, is it possible for me to get my thyroid levels back to normal. Please explain and advise me some medication. I am bit tensed about the result.

With regards,
Bhaskar S

[Salluri]

Thank you so much for your reply.
Recently a test called "Anti Thyroid-Anti bodies" related to Hashimoto, is done and the result shows Positive127.69*. Reference interval is <5.61 Units:IU/ml.
I didnt not understand what it means. With this results, is it possible for me to get my thyroid levels back to normal. Please explain and advise me some medication. I am bit tensed about the result.

With regards,
Bhaskar S

[Salluri]

Dear Barb135,
Thank you so much for your reply.
Recently a test called "Anti Thyroid-Anti bodies" related to Hashimoto, is done and the result shows 127.69*. Reference interval is <5.61 Units:IU/ml.
I didnt not understand what it means. With this results, is it possible for me to get my thyroid levels back to normal. Please explain and advise me some medication. I am bit tensed about the result.

With regards,
Bhaskar S

[Salluri]

Thank you so much for your reply.
Recently a test called "Anti Thyroid-Anti bodies" related to Hashimoto, is done and the result shows 127.69*. Reference interval is <5.61 Units:IU/ml.
I didnt not understand what it means. With this results, is it possible for me to get my thyroid levels back to normal. Please explain and advise me some medication. I am bit tensed about the result.

With regards,
Bhaskar S

[flyingfool]

Just in case you were confused. A high TSH means that you are LOW thyroid.

So a high TSH and below range or low in range Thyroid hormone levels are consisten with the need to increase thyroid levels.

Your Free T4 level is BELOW range. And many people and the rule of thumb is that most people do not feel well until their FT4 is about 50% of the range.  AND their Free T3 level is in the UPER 1/3 of the range which is 67% of the range.

As your FT4 level is so low it is clear you need some thyroid hormone.  As your FT4 levels rise, if your body converts properly, your Free T3 levels will rise.  Some people have problems converting.  But at this point you do not know whether you do or not.

The traditional most common practice is for a Dr to start you on a starter dose of T4 medication.  This is usually 50 mcg or less.  But it is up to the Dr.  However many people have found that starting out that starting out more than 50 mcg can lead to uncomfortable side effects.  So starting low and working your way up is best.  

Again the dosage is up to your Dr. But you may want to discuss with your Dr if they prescribe anything over about 50 mcg.

For another note, it is not uncommon when first starting to take thyroid medication that you will initially may feel WORSE.  As your body has to get used to having hormone and it takes some time to readjust and balance things out.  Just want you to go into this with your eyes a little bit more open as to what to expect.

[Barb135]

Thyronorm "is" levothyroxine; it's a brand name, but levothyroxine sodium is the active ingredient.  Levothyroxine is the generic name.  Either one would be acceptable.  Generic is usually less expensive.

It's usually best to start out at a low dose (possibly 50 mcg in your case), and work your way up as needed.  It takes 4-6 weeks for the medication to reach full potential in your blood.   You should retest TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 at approximately 4-6 week intervals until any symptoms have been alleviated and levels are stable. Your doctor should tell you all this, when you get your script, but many don't.

[Salluri]

Thanx for your reply..
Can you please tell me whether i should take thyronorm or levothyroxine? which one helps me to get back to normal condition?

thanx in advance,
Bhaskar Sallluri

[Barb135]

Yes, it's possible to have TSH over 100.  We've seen higher, but I'm sure you're not feeling very well, with results like yours. Total T3 and Total T4 are considered obsolete, so be sure to stick with the Frees whenever you have blood work done.

You will need to talk to your doctor and get started on a thyroid replacement hormone, depending on what's available where you live.  It will be some type of levothyroxine medication.