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Thyroid Lab Test Analyzing - Low Free T4/Low Total T4 - Congestion - Dizzyness
My endochronogist cannot see me until August. I need some help/advice.
My Free t4 and Total T4 are low. What can that affect when they are low?
*HOW CAN I GET BOTH MY FREE T4 AND TOTAL T4 INCREASED? Its T4 so would it be a T4 Medication like synthroid? I dont like synthroid, is there a natural T4 medication? I have researched and researched. I dont know what to do to make myself feel better.
I am currently taking nature throid 1 grain, 65 mg.
Should I ask to double my current dosage? Twice a day? Or should I get in one pill, increase to 2 grain, 130 mg? Or should I add a T4 Medication.
symptoms: anxiety, hair loss, digeston issues, chronic congestion, hypoglycemic encounters. I am constantly dizzy. My ENT doc says its from my chronic congestion. Today was really bad. I was extremely dizzy. I got a CAT Scan of my sinuses today, im anxious to see the results. But am wondering if this sinus issue is related to my Thyroid?? I have NO allergies and no sinus infection as i was recently on a 10 day supply of antibiotics and nothing got better for me. So it just doesn't make sense why I am congested. I always have excess mucus in my throat, but its hard to get the flem up or cough any of it up. Its weird. Wondering if thats from the surgery?
I got my thryoid removed in 2003 due to goiter, cysts and tumors entangled in my thyroid and throat. They removed 90%.
Lab Results from 5/16/12:
T3, total 104 / Range: (76-181)
Free t3, 3.2 / Range:(2.77-5.27)
Free t4, 0.57 / Range:(0.78-2.19) LOW
Thyroid stimulating hormon, 2.370 / Range: (0.465-4.680)
T4 total, <5.21 / Range:(5.53-11). LOW
My Free t4 and Total T4 are low. What can that affect when they are low?
*HOW CAN I GET BOTH MY FREE T4 AND TOTAL T4 INCREASED? Its T4 so would it be a T4 Medication like synthroid? I dont like synthroid, is there a natural T4 medication? I have researched and researched. I dont know what to do to make myself feel better.
I am currently taking nature throid 1 grain, 65 mg.
Should I ask to double my current dosage? Twice a day? Or should I get in one pill, increase to 2 grain, 130 mg? Or should I add a T4 Medication.
symptoms: anxiety, hair loss, digeston issues, chronic congestion, hypoglycemic encounters. I am constantly dizzy. My ENT doc says its from my chronic congestion. Today was really bad. I was extremely dizzy. I got a CAT Scan of my sinuses today, im anxious to see the results. But am wondering if this sinus issue is related to my Thyroid?? I have NO allergies and no sinus infection as i was recently on a 10 day supply of antibiotics and nothing got better for me. So it just doesn't make sense why I am congested. I always have excess mucus in my throat, but its hard to get the flem up or cough any of it up. Its weird. Wondering if thats from the surgery?
I got my thryoid removed in 2003 due to goiter, cysts and tumors entangled in my thyroid and throat. They removed 90%.
Lab Results from 5/16/12:
T3, total 104 / Range: (76-181)
Free t3, 3.2 / Range:(2.77-5.27)
Free t4, 0.57 / Range:(0.78-2.19) LOW
Thyroid stimulating hormon, 2.370 / Range: (0.465-4.680)
T4 total, <5.21 / Range:(5.53-11). LOW
You are probably allergic to some things. Go gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, corn free, and soy free. Eat Paleo and then see if your symptoms go away. Eating this way for 28 days I bet you you would not be congested, you would not be dizzy, and you would not have digestive issues any more! Worked for me!
HI DD, my mom's friend was a smoker, and constantly cleared phlegm from her throat, for a few yrs. She no longer has this problem, now she has copd on oxygen. ENT can evaluate your throat, let us know what you find out.
I'm on Synthroid, other then cold/shivering, I've been feeling wonderful, now my body temps are warming back up, amazingly I've been doing well after TT surgery, and hopefully I continue to stay this way. Thanks for asking, wishing you well :)
I'm on Synthroid, other then cold/shivering, I've been feeling wonderful, now my body temps are warming back up, amazingly I've been doing well after TT surgery, and hopefully I continue to stay this way. Thanks for asking, wishing you well :)
AJW-
Yes I smoke very lightly. I actually go the whole day without one but usually smoke a couple after I get off work. I know I need to quit. Im very healthy otherwise. I run 3 miles a day and eat very healthy.
You don't have a thyroid either? How have you been feeling and what seems to make you feel better? What kind of meds are you on?
I will check with my ENT to see if he can check my throat out. Thanks!
Yes I smoke very lightly. I actually go the whole day without one but usually smoke a couple after I get off work. I know I need to quit. Im very healthy otherwise. I run 3 miles a day and eat very healthy.
You don't have a thyroid either? How have you been feeling and what seems to make you feel better? What kind of meds are you on?
I will check with my ENT to see if he can check my throat out. Thanks!
Hi Barb-
The reason for this post is to summarize everything without everyone having to look through the each post again and was really needing my main question answered, how do I increase both my Free T4 and my Total T4 most effectively and are my side effects normal with these two being low. I guess I was affraid noone else would comment further on the other post.
I will check it now, as I believe you have. Thanks!
The reason for this post is to summarize everything without everyone having to look through the each post again and was really needing my main question answered, how do I increase both my Free T4 and my Total T4 most effectively and are my side effects normal with these two being low. I guess I was affraid noone else would comment further on the other post.
I will check it now, as I believe you have. Thanks!
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I think you posted all of this on another thread. It's usually easier for us if you stick to one thread vs posting the same info again.
You other thread is: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Thyroid-Disorders/Tests/show/1737387#post_7964394
You other thread is: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Thyroid-Disorders/Tests/show/1737387#post_7964394
Sorry your levels are out of wack and your feelin symptoms.
My followup appt was Aug 24th, 16 weeks !!! I called clinic today, told them I don't have a thyroid, I rely on medication to survive, I shared a few other details as well, next thing I knew my appt is now July 6,.
ENT can investigate your throat for causes of your complaints. Are you a smoker? Are you around smokers? Smoke can cause excess phlegm in the throat, along with allergies, Etc....
As for medication dosing, sorry I cannot help. But you can alway's contact your physicians clinic for advice, or reschedule an appt, sometimes cancellation's come in, they can get you in sooner. Wishing you well.
My followup appt was Aug 24th, 16 weeks !!! I called clinic today, told them I don't have a thyroid, I rely on medication to survive, I shared a few other details as well, next thing I knew my appt is now July 6,.
ENT can investigate your throat for causes of your complaints. Are you a smoker? Are you around smokers? Smoke can cause excess phlegm in the throat, along with allergies, Etc....
As for medication dosing, sorry I cannot help. But you can alway's contact your physicians clinic for advice, or reschedule an appt, sometimes cancellation's come in, they can get you in sooner. Wishing you well.
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