Lab results

[zigger]

I was hoping for any sign of thyroid issue because I have been feeling so poorly. My TSH level is at 1.49---is that at all something I need to persue? The Dr said it was normal---and all my other stuff came back "normal" I feel helpless. My energy is way gone, I can not lose weight to save my life. I have been dieting and I do exercise with what little effort I can muster up. Im sleepy all the time. Any views??? There has to be something going on---Im 42, have had a hysterectomy, have my ovaries.

[peggy64]

Have they checked your FSH? Have you done a basal temp check? Did he do any other thyroid labs besides the TSH?

[zigger]

yes, my FSH is 38.1
       my T4 is 1.15
I had a CBC and an estrogen check too. What would a basal temp do??  

[ld43]

Definitely get your Free T4 & Free T3 levels checked.  Also thyroid antibody tests.

Also Ferretin, B-12 & Vit D levels can affect energy levels I've learned.

Another though would be adrenal fatigue -- when my Mom had it she said she could barely drag herself out of bed in the morning.

One more thing, don't forget estrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels.  Even having your ovaries doesn't mean they are functioning properly.

[peggy64]

Your temp is supposed to be around 98.2-98.6.

Usually, if you are hypo it will be around 96.4-97.4 range

[kipland]

I agree with the other posters, especially with the antibody tests.  I had many symptoms for a long time, including the low body temp.  My TSH, T3 and T4 levels were all within normal range at that time.  Thank goodness my doc also ran the antibody tests because that's where the problem was.......and it went from there.  Six months later, I had a total thyroidectomy.

Let us know how you turn out!
Lori

[Karly122]

Yes, get those Free T3, FreeT4 and thyroid antibodies!! When I first started having thyroid problems my levels kept coming back normal too.  I had a very sensitive test done at a hospital called the TRH Challenge.  This is the one that finally detected mine.  I don't believe I ever had a test for antibodies.  Back then, I knew NOTHING about thyroid problems and I wish I had.  A lot of people have a really hard time getting diagnosed.   My advice to you is read, read and read about this problem.  Don't go into the doctor's office with nothing to offer, sometimes you won't get very far.  Also, don't waste too much time on one doctor trying to get it diagnosed.  A true thyroid problem only gets worse with time.