Thyroid Test Levels

[Reis]

I am a 56 year old women, post menopausal 11 years, my T4 tested on 4/27/07 is 4.82 and the TSH is 1.86.  My Dr. is saying this is normal although I told him I have some of the symptoms, dry brittle hair, ridges in nails, insomnia, leg cramps at nights, night sweats.  He told me he would retest me sometime in July if I really feel the need.  Are these levels normal or does he need to relook at my lab work?  Thanks

[Tommy57]

A related discussion, Thyroid level at 11.42 was started.

[debracharlie]

I just got my thyroid test results faxed to me and I don't understand what a T4 Uptake is - it's at 1.11 or what a FTI is - it's at 7.8

My T3 is 119 and my T4 is 8.7 - but what is T4 uptake and FTI?????

Thanks!

[fljbg]

I have Hashimotos (nodule is shrinking).  Been treating over a year and can't get TSH under control.  TSH increased 1800% to 8.9 (@125mcg) from .466 (@150mcg).

My Free T4 levels have been increasing to the point where when my TSH is 8.9 (clearly Hypo) my FT4 is shoiwng 2.63 on a range of .89 to 1.76 so showing Hyperthyroid.  Can you explain what is going on?

[Reis]

The range for the F4 was 5/53-11.00. Mine was 4.82.  Thank you!

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Depends on the T4 range for that lab regarding the T4 of 4.82 - but the TSH is normal.  retesting is reasonable next month.