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TSH High, T3, T4 in range
by schnapsala, May 08, 2008 01:38PM
I 'was' hyperthyroid with Graves. (off the top of the chart) 2004-2006. I was lucky enough to have Dr. Lupo for my doctor. :) I had the abletion (sp?) procedure in Feb '06, and had some function left The numbers were normal but slightly high and appeared to be rising VERY slowly when my employer xferred me to Houston in Jun '06. No treatment since, all going well, until last few months.
I requested TSH/T3/T4 on 4/27/06
TSH = 6.943
T4 = 8.1
T3 = 27%
Free Thyroxine Index = 2.2.
My GP wrote a script for Levothyroxine 0.075mg, (75 mcg) once a day. Alll the side effects are what I have now, so I'm not sure I should take this. But I know the symptoms can overlap a lot between hyper and hypo. Am I hypothyroid now?
I requested TSH/T3/T4 on 4/27/06
TSH = 6.943
T4 = 8.1
T3 = 27%
Free Thyroxine Index = 2.2.
My GP wrote a script for Levothyroxine 0.075mg, (75 mcg) once a day. Alll the side effects are what I have now, so I'm not sure I should take this. But I know the symptoms can overlap a lot between hyper and hypo. Am I hypothyroid now?
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If we assume(again) that your TSH is correctly indicating what your T3/T4 levels are, you are Hypo. It has probably taken a while to get there, and your symptoms will not go away immediately. You will need to get your hormones back up to speed, and then the symptoms will start fading.
It takes six weeks for the Levo (which is a generic and you should not take a generic thyroid med) to build to full strength in your body. Then you should be retested.
When you get retested, ask for a name brand form of Levothyroxine. You will be better off in the long run. Also, ask for a TSH, a Free T4, and a Free T3.
The "Free" tests are more modern and acurate. The T4 and T3 tests you were given are the pits. The T3 test doesn't even measure T3.
Get retested every six weeks until you get two test periods in a row showing your hormones are steady at the level you want them, and then have a TSH and a Free T4 run every three months.