Re: what tests are best to have done

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For thyroid status the TSH, Free T4 and Free T3 will give the best picture of

what is goin on now. Keep in mind the T4 and T3 hormones have a variety of

tests available. The " total " values include both the hormones that are protein

bound (unusable) and the " free " unbound hormones. The " free " values show the

amount that is not bound to proteins and is freely available for our bodies to

use. That makes the " free " tests more accurate.

There are antibodies that can attack the thyroid causing problems. One of those

is the TSI you mentioned. TSI stands for Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglubulin and

is the marker for graves disease. TSI mimics the action of the TSH in

stimulating the thyroid to produce more thyroid hormone (T4 and T3). The other

two antibodies most checked are Thyroid Perioxidase ab (TPO) and Thyroglobulin

ab (Tg).

Hopefully, that answered your questions. If you have any others let us know.

And let us know how your labs turn out.

Kim

what tests are best to have done

i am going in for blood work tomorrow to test for thyroid probs. My

mother and grandfather were both diagnosed and i am showing signs. I

would really like to know what tests i should be having done. The doc

ordered a TSI, is that the best test to have done? I have plenty of

symtoms and just want to find out what is really wrong. PLEASE HELP.

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Kim,

I was wrong, he ordered a TSH test, should i ask for the free T4 and

free T3?

Thanks for msging me, i have been checking this group all day.

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> For thyroid status the TSH, Free T4 and Free T3 will give the best

picture of what is goin on now. Keep in mind the T4 and T3 hormones

have a variety of tests available. The " total " values include both

the hormones that are protein bound (unusable) and the " free "

unbound hormones. The " free " values show the amount that is not

bound to proteins and is freely available for our bodies to use.

That makes the " free " tests more accurate.

>

> There are antibodies that can attack the thyroid causing

problems. One of those is the TSI you mentioned. TSI stands for

Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglubulin and is the marker for graves

disease. TSI mimics the action of the TSH in stimulating the

thyroid to produce more thyroid hormone (T4 and T3). The other two

antibodies most checked are Thyroid Perioxidase ab (TPO) and

Thyroglobulin ab (Tg).

>

> Hopefully, that answered your questions. If you have any others

let us know. And let us know how your labs turn out.

>

> Kim

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> what tests are best to have done

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> i am going in for blood work tomorrow to test for thyroid probs.

My

> mother and grandfather were both diagnosed and i am showing signs.

I

> would really like to know what tests i should be having done. The

doc

> ordered a TSI, is that the best test to have done? I have plenty

of

> symtoms and just want to find out what is really wrong. PLEASE

HELP.

>

>

>

>

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HI

By all means ask your doctor for the Free T3 & Free T4 tests. Doctors don't

always order them as they keep an eye on the expenditure. But these tests are a

good guideline for you and your doctor.

Kate

what tests are best to have done

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>

> i am going in for blood work tomorrow to test for thyroid probs.

My

> mother and grandfather were both diagnosed and i am showing signs.

I

> would really like to know what tests i should be having done. The

doc

> ordered a TSI, is that the best test to have done? I have plenty

of

> symtoms and just want to find out what is really wrong. PLEASE

HELP.

>

>

>

>

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Yes, you could at least request the Free T4 and Free T3. Some drs don't think

its necessary. But the TSH has a large range. Its best to get the " frees "

ordered so you can see where your actual thyroid hormones are. (The TSH is

actually produced by the pituitary gland.) You can argue that you are really

concerned since there is a family history of thyroid disorders and you have

multiple symptoms, etc.

As a rough, very rough, guideline, most people feel good with their TSH below 2

(around 1), and their Free T's in the upper end of the ranges (ranges vary).

But there are exceptions to every rule. I only mentioned it to give you an

idea.

Also, it would be a good idea to make notes about your symptoms on the day of

the blood draw. Keep the notes from every lab. Over time you may be able to

see a pattern as to what levels you feel at your best. This would really be a

good idea with your family history.

If your dr flat out refuses to order additional labs that you feel necessary -

you can order your own labs at healthcheckusa.com. Use the discount code of

" 12345 " for a 10% discount. For TSH, FreeT4 and Free T3, it costs about $75.00

plus a draw fee. Its always an option.

Kim

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Kate, & Kim, i called my drs office and his nurse is going to try to

persuade him into orderin the " free's " . Thank you for responding to

me.

> >

> > For thyroid status the TSH, Free T4 and Free T3 will give the

best

> picture of what is goin on now. Keep in mind the T4 and T3

hormones

> have a variety of tests available. The " total " values include

both

> the hormones that are protein bound (unusable) and the " free "

> unbound hormones. The " free " values show the amount that is not

> bound to proteins and is freely available for our bodies to use.

> That makes the " free " tests more accurate.

> >

> > There are antibodies that can attack the thyroid causing

> problems. One of those is the TSI you mentioned. TSI stands for

> Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglubulin and is the marker for graves

> disease. TSI mimics the action of the TSH in stimulating the

> thyroid to produce more thyroid hormone (T4 and T3). The other

two

> antibodies most checked are Thyroid Perioxidase ab (TPO) and

> Thyroglobulin ab (Tg).

> >

> > Hopefully, that answered your questions. If you have any

others

> let us know. And let us know how your labs turn out.

> >

> > Kim

> >

> >

> > what tests are best to have done

> >

> >

> > i am going in for blood work tomorrow to test for thyroid

probs.

> My

> > mother and grandfather were both diagnosed and i am showing

signs.

> I

> > would really like to know what tests i should be having done.

The

> doc

> > ordered a TSI, is that the best test to have done? I have

plenty

> of

> > symtoms and just want to find out what is really wrong. PLEASE

> HELP.

> >

> >

> >

> >

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