thyroid test results

[Shairel]

Hi I am a 29 year old female. I have been overwhelmed with a lot of unwanted symptoms for the past year such as fatigue, low libido, hair falling out, dizziness, anxiety, can't lose weight 9 i am about 10 lbs overweight) and depression. I also recently started having my period twice a month and my flow is a lot heavier than usual. My doctor ordred a some blood work an done of the tests she ordered was the free t4 and tsh. My results for the free t4 were .94 ( according to my lab normal range is .7-2) and the tsh result was 1.01 lab range (.5 - 5.9) do you think my levels are still on the low side I though tfor sure my answer to all my symptoms was going to be my thyroid.... please let me know your thoughts.

[aquarius22]

Hi,
Your thyroid might not be normal with these results.
You should test for free t3, to be sure that your body is
converting t4->t3 properly, as t3 is much more active and potent
form of thyroid hormone.
If free t3 is low or near the bottom of therange, your are most likely hypothyroid.
Low-normal result might not be normal for everyone.
Also it is strange that your TSH is more then normal.
I would test for free t3 anyway.
Antibodies are a good idea as well.
Regards,
Dejan.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

The thyroid levels are normal -- based on that is is not your thyroid.  Would keep working with your doctor to determine the cause.