New Test Results

[cabrown56]

First my most recent test results as of 6th of Jan.

TSH  = 0.96 uI/mL .35-5.50
FT3 = 2.4 pg/mL 2.3-4.2
FT4 = 0.9 ng/dL 0.8-1.5

I have most if not all of my symptoms back as noted in my journal which is open to anyone to read.
I can barely walk due to the pain in my right knee. (my good knee) and muscle atrophy/stiffness.
Dry mouth/eyes
General body aches stiffness.
Feet cramps/pain

I could go on. Needless to say I will be seeing my Endo next week.

Can I get some feedback as to whether I understand my labs well enough to fight for myself next week.  I’ll be seeing my new General Doc next week too.

My TSH looks ok. (really don’t care)
MY FT3 is low. This is what is actually whats being used
My FT4 is upper mid range, not so bad but because my FT3 is so low I am guessing that I may not be converting well.

How did I do and is it time to give up on my Endo?

Thanks or the help

Cheryl

[cabrown56]

Thanks,

I will get the other blood tests done. Also My Endo is learnig but is really stuborn too as am I. Would I benifit from Amour or synthroid? Am I having issues with converting as you say. Is it too soon to tell?


Cheryl

[gimel]

Unless the posted result for FT4 is wrong, then you really are in the very low end of the range for FT4 as well as FT3, both of which are consistent with still being hypo.  As I recall you were diagnosed with Hashi's.  Accordingly, it will be helpful to get your FT3 and FT4 levels increased to try and minimize any Hashi's effect.  Along with this, members have reported benefit from being tested for selenium and if low, supplementing to get it to at least midpoint of its range.  

If you haven't been tested for Vitamin D, B12, iron /ferritin and RBC magnesium, that might be worthwhile also, just to be sure of those levels.  

I am encouraged by the fact that thyroid meds have helped you some already.  Also, it is good that your doctor has been willing to prescribe Cytomel.  Most are biased against anything other than T4 meds.  This flexibility gives me hope that your doctor is what I call a good thyroid doctor that will be willing to treat you clinically by testing and adjusting FT3 and FT4 as necessary to relieve symptoms without being constrained by resultant TSH levels.  Symptom relief should be all important, not test results.

I think you may find the info in this link to be of interest.  For patients of this good thyroid doctor, who have consulted from a distance, this form letter is sent to the PCP of the patient, in order to provide guidance for further treatment.

http://hormonerestoration.com/files/ThyroidPMD.pdf

[cabrown56]

Oh yes,

I had the Thyroperoxidase Ab, S  >900  IU/ml     ref;     <9.0

I hope that it :-)

[cabrown56]

I forgot to add that I am currently on

100mcg Levothyroxine
2mcg Cytomel 2 times a day. early morning and Lunch