Can I be hyperthyroid ?

[Anniegogirl]

I have been though many tests, many specialist , lung doctor , heart doctor .i have every  symptoms of hyperthyroidism. My blood work have my levels in normal range , however either low end or high  end normal .my heart is now involved, shortness breathe , loss of 40 lbs, shaking , losing my mind any help , will list my blood work
TSH 0.630. Reference range    0.450-4.500
T3 Free 3.7
Triiodothyronine T 3 -142.  No reference range given
T4 free direct    1.60.    Reference range  .0.82- 1.77
Now my thyroid gland is enlarged and finally my md will retest.
These test were from April 2017 , since June I have been in bed so tried out of breathe from taking shower.
I have every symptom of hyperthyroid . Should I go to a specialist. Any help thank you

[Red_Star]

I found this online:

"The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C). Some studies have shown that the "normal" body temperature can have a wide range, from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C)."

37.2 C is most assuredly not my normal. I have too much thyroid hormone in my body at that temp!  If you suspect you have thyroid issues then I would recommend having thyroid antibodies tested since most cases of thyroid disease in developed countries are autoimmune.

I requested thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) and thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb) when I suspected I had Hashimoto's thyroiditis and both were elevated. These antibodies can also be elevated with Graves disease as well but the test to also request for Graves disease is Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI).  In Australia, the blood test for Graves is called TSH receptor antibodies (TRAb).

[Anniegogirl]

Thank you

[gimel]

Just because your thyroid related test results are within the so-called "normal" range does not preclude being hyperthyroid.  The ranges are far too broad to be functional at extreme levels for everyone.  Plus, there are many additional variables that affect what is known as tissue thyroid effects, so you need to also test for cortisol and ferritin levels.  The bottom line is that symptoms are more important in assessing a person's thyroid status than lab test results.  With your symptoms I think you need to also be tested for the possibility of Graves' Disease, with a Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin  (TSI) test and also an ultrasound test of the thyroid gland to check for nodules that could be leaking hormone faster than normal.  Do you think you can get your current doctor to do all those tests and even consider giving you a small dose of antithyroid med, to reduce symptoms, while you try to get in to see a specialist?

While waiting for the doctor, don't hesitate to go to ER if your symptoms get worse.

[Anniegogirl]

Thank you , my md before exam spent five minutes saying 90% of his patients have the symptoms but do not have.. Than did exam , said I will start to test your tyroid every three months , have been going to heart and lung doctors test more tests. But I think it,s time to see a specialist , I asked if there were other tests he said no . I think I must take control here for he will repeat same test . Heart doctor added meds to slow heart beat . I just want to get out of bead after shower I,m exchausred  thank you

[Red_Star]

When I'm hyperthyroid my body temperature goes up. When I'm hypoythyroid my body temperature goes down. What is your body temperature?

[Anniegogirl]

Hi star
My normal is 97.4 , at times run only 99.1

[Red_Star]

I live in Australia so I have to convert online. :) Your temp seems a bit low and a bit high. Have you had your thyroid antibodies tested yet?

[Anniegogirl]

No , just the ones mentioned above

[Anniegogirl]

Our normal temp is 98.6 , so not so far off

[Red_Star]

I'll post below as there isn't much room here. :)