Hypothyroid is easy to rreat.

[Dalubaba]

I was diagnosed- hypothyrodism about 25 yrs back.My almost all siblins including my mother had hypothyrodism. I am on 100 mg. thyroxin since many years. Every year I get tested for t4 t3 and tsh. they come out normal. I stick to the dosage of thyroxin. Now I am 79..Since last 4 yrs  i have sensations of tightness of feet(left is tighter Than righ).
ther is also slight swelling on feet. the above tests were done every year. they are normal.Can this thightness be becase of thyroid problem. All other probable causes are elininated.
Is there any treatment other than replacement therapy.? I added 25 mg.(Total 125 Mg) for a month. there was no change or relief in tightness.Any other drug is recommanded.?

[Barb135]

It looks like you might still be hypo; although I can't say that's the cause of the swelling in your feet.  One question though -- for the T3 and T4 -- are those "free" or "total"?  If they are total, they don't really tell much because some of it may not be available for your body to use.  You need to have the Free T3 and Free T4 tested.  

[Dalubaba]

Please note That TSH was  done aggain by another aboratory to confirm the varacity of the result. It was 5.50 i.u/ml. pleas give your observation and suggestion on this test. At tht time of the test i was being treated for loose motion and periodic bout of constipation.

[Dalubaba]

           test Nami               Method     value        Normal range
            T3                          C.L.I.A    122 ng/dl   60---200
             T4                         C.L.I.A    9.40ut/dl   4.5---12.00
            Tthyroxin stimulating CLIA      5.68uiu/ml  0.30--5.5
             Harmone
            Technology
                      T3    competetive  chem Luminescence  immuno Assay
                       T4    competetive chem Luminescence  immuno assay
                       TSH  Ultra sensitive sandwich Chemi Luminescent Immuno assay.
                       I am meeting endocriniologist (new One) very shortly. please guide me what questions should I asd him. what information I should keep with me.
I am indeed thankful to you for the swift response. I shall give you complete feed back after my visit to the consultant. thanks.    

[mommyjamieof2]

Normal may not be normal can you post the results of your tests?

[ChitChatNine]

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