Hormones

[beekann]

I had Basic Metabolic Panel. The reason; I am extremely tired, panic attacks, anxiety. I had a hysterectomy in 2006 retaining my ovaries.  My new doctor ordered these test and the ones listed are of question. Perhaps you could help me.
TSH 3RD Generation ref0.35-5.50 my results 7.002  
Estradiol Postmenopausal ref range <37 my results <10
FSH my results 27.8--ref 23.0-116.3
Eosinophils ref .01-4.5 my results 8.5--I do take allergy injections--I have indoor and outdoor allergies
Would you please explain these to me. Thank you for your time and talent
~beekann

[beekann]

I forgot to add --I am 51yrs old. Had a hysterectomy 2 yrs ago retaining my ovaries which must look like raisins by now. I was told to cut my Estradiol patch in half since the 50mg was to much for me. So today I started 1/2 a patch.  I've only used the patch for 1wk that I started on Jan 1 and ended on Jan 6th.  I had those labs drawn on 1/09/09.
Thanks for listening.-kb

[beekann]

Thank you for your input.
The overdose was filled by Rite Aid Pharmacy.  The Endo doctor at that time was not at fault; but she would not see me because of the Pharmacy's mistake.
I am very frustrated about all this.  I just want to feel better.
kb

[estrelinha]

How old are you?
A free T4 is what you need to know (female hormones can interfere with a total T4 reading, not accurate), if you need to take levothyroxin you need a low dose not a high dose, that's why when you took 125 you become hyper..., who did the mistake was the pharmacy not the ENDO. Yes you should see an ENDO.

[beekann]

My new primary doctor states she will only check a T4.  She thinks it is only menopause and not my thyroid.  I had past issues with my thyroid about 10yrs ago.  I went to a differnt dr then.  The pharmacy filled the Rx for 125mcq when it should have been 25mcq.  The Rx was for Levoxyl. I took the pill for 2 months with horrible results. My hair fell out,nose bleeds, tachycardia, 1 hour sleep at night; it was horrible. My Endo dropped me like a hot potato once she realized the Rx reading my the Pharmacy, said she would see me in a year. Life was not pleasant.

I think this doctor should send me to another Endo to be tested by someone in the field.
What is your take on this?

[estrelinha]

Your TSH is high enough, looks like the cause of your symptoms is thyroid related (hypothyroidism). Now you must check for free T3, free T4 and thyroid antibodies.