High TSH and High T3????

[Samson_Delilah]

Does anyone know why a TSH and T3 would both be high?  My TSH is only 6.010 and T3 is 209 (reference up to 205), so they are both borderline - but they contradict each other.  Any ideas?  T4 and Free T4 are both normal.

[thyroid man]

probably because they don't know exactly what normal range is!! Maybe some people need a higher t3 level. With a tsh of 6 your body is telling your thyroid to put more thyroxine out because u probably need it. U have subclinical hypothyroidism as far as i know.

[GravesLady]

What exactly is your FT-4 level with Labs reference range?

And are you on any meds.?

GL
GravesDiseaseAndRAI

[Samson_Delilah]

TSH = 6.010 (reference 0.350 - 5.50)
T4 Free =1.16 (061 - 1.76)
T4 =11.3 (4.5 - 12.0)
T3 =209 (85 - 205)

Forgot to mention that my lipids are high as well.
Total Cholesterol of 249 (ref 100-199)
Trig 100 (0-149)
HDL 80 (40-59)
LDL 149 (0-99)
VLDL 20 (0-99)

Also, I take Allegra D, Singulair, Nasonex and Birth Control Pills.

[thyroid man]

I felt bad with tsh of 5.9.  your high cholesterol could be from low thyroid. In the last 9 years no doctor has ever checked any thing but my tsh levels except the last test because i asked. That should tell u how much more important tsh is over t3 and t4 levels. tsh of 6 is not really borderline it needs to b treated I think.

[thyroid man]

I felt bad with tsh of 5.9.  your high cholesterol could be from low thyroid. In the last 9 years no doctor has ever checked any thing but my tsh levels except the last test because i asked. That should tell u how much more important tsh is over t3 and t4 levels. tsh of 6 is not really borderline it needs to b treated I think.

[thyroid man]

high cholesterol is very common in hypothyroid patience

[Samson_Delilah]

Thanks.  I am getting the levels re-tested this week - as doc wanted to make sure before prescribing anything.