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You need to find a new doctor....if the only test he is running is a TSHPituitary and tsh Tsh, then he/or she knows nothing about the thyroid and how to Properly treat it. You should have a TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and the antibody tests run to see if that is why you are hypo...or hyper.
What is your history? What was your TSH results?
The tests are called Free T4, Free T3 or longer version which i can look up for you....depends upon your lab sheet. And there are 3 diff types of antibody tests for the thyroid. Let me know when you need them for your doc and i will write them out in a message to you. Just message me and let me know. If you do not have these other tests done, then you do not have the whole picture or diagnosis....therefore doctor cannot treat you properly and get you better. I was undertreated and mistreated for 2 yrs by an endo!! Imagine that....I could have been well a long time ago if I had gotten a new doc back then. Stupid mistake on my part. You have to find the right doc who specializes in thyroids.
So why on earth do doctors only give half a test and then tell you you're okay? It makes me sad to think about all the people who are suffering and made to think they are lazy or some kind of hypochondriac!
What is your history? What was your TSH results?
Exactly what test is done to get Free T4, Free T3, and antibody? I only had TSH result from routine blood work.