Confused about results

[bopsytop]

I have symptoms of hypothyroidism but my TSH shows normal rage at last test was 1.49, but my gyno checked free t4 also and it shows to be .87.  I also have a goiter on my thyroid that doctors can't tell me why its there or why it is slowly growing.  Just want to feel normal and I don't.

[bopsytop]

Here is what the RAIU uptake scan results stated:

Findings: There is heterogeneous radionuclide uptake within both thyroid lobes. There is a focal area of increased radio tracer uptake in the left lobe.
At 6 hrs following ingestion, there is a 5.6% radionuclide uptake with normal limits being between 5 and 15%
At 24 hours  following radionuclide ingestion, there is 10.3% radionuclide uptake with normal being between 15 and 35%.

What does this mean?  Doctor didn't not seem concerned.   If thyroid is functioning normally shouldn't all of these reading been within range.

[bopsytop]

Hey Barb,
   I was able to get a copy of test when I went to start the RAIU test today.  Results are below.

3rd Generation TSH 1.380  Range .35-5.5
FT3 2.46 Range 2.18-3.98
FT4 1.23 Range .76-1.46
Total T3 .98 Range .60-1.81
Ferritin 64.90 range 8.0-252.00
Vitamine D  19.9 Range 30.0-100.0
Iron 40 Range 50-170
percent of Iron Saturation 10.6 Range 15-55.0

Have any insights on any of these results?  I see the doctor tomorrow after the last scan of thyroid.  Any questions I should ask.  Thanks

[bopsytop]

Should be able to pick up labs on Tuesday, so will post as soon as I can after I get home from appointment.  

[bopsytop]

yeah Barb I really want to see the result form test and see where things fall in range.  Hopefully I can get a copy on day one of the RAIU test so I can ask Doc question the next day at appointment with him.

I have a question is there anyway to shrink a goiter?  

[Barb135]

It'll be okay.  When will you actually get the copy of the labs?  I never believe "okay" until I see the results, because "in range" and "okay" are not equal.  I hope you get a copy, so we can go over them before you see the doctor.

Hoarseness is common with hypothyroidism, but other things can cause it, too, including anxiety, which I know you've had plenty of.  We'll get it figured out, once we see the labs.

[bopsytop]

Hi Barb,
  I don't have the exact lab numbers, but according to the call from my doctors office today from the labs last week my thyroid is functioning fine.  But I am low iron and vitamin D, so doc wants me to start supplementing that.  I still have the RAIU scan next week so hopefully that tell me something, but I have a lot of questions for the doctor next week.  The big one being is why am I suddenly hoarse 24/7.  Once I get labs will post what my numbers are, but needless to say even more lost and confused.