Guest guest Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Hi Lynne, Tests like these mean serious hypothyroidism. I do hope you have started treatment. Basically a high TSH is your pituitary telling your thyroid to produce more thyroid hormones- it can't- hence the low T4 and T3 levels, so you should be getting thyroid hormone replacement therapy- usually Levothyroxine starting at a low level and retesting at 6 week intervals with dose increases until a normal TSH has been achieved- the average TSH of healthy people is 1.0. Subject: My Blood results if this goes on twice sorry my internet had disconected, Is this why iam feeling so poorly, these bloods were taken a few weeks ago, TSH >100 T4 <5.1 T3 2.13 can somebody explain in simple terms what this means. Lynn ------------------------------------ Messages are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a suitably qualified practitioner before changing medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hi Does anyone know what happens when you get to the stage where your T4 is ok, mid to high in range, but your TSH is still too high? Surely T4 can not be increased anymore, is this where T3 comes in? From: jenny stenning <jennystenning@...>Subject: RE: My Blood resultsthyroid treatment Date: Wednesday, 25 June, 2008, 10:12 PM Hi Lynne,Tests like these mean serious hypothyroidism. I do hope you havestarted treatment. Basically a high TSH is your pituitary telling yourthyroid to produce more thyroid hormones- it can't- hence the low T4 and T3levels, so you should be getting thyroid hormone replacement therapy-usually Levothyroxine starting at a low level and retesting at 6 weekintervals with dose increases until a normal TSH has been achieved- theaverage TSH of healthy people is 1.0.Subject: [thyroidpatientadvo cacy] My Blood resultsif this goes on twice sorry my internet had disconected, Is this why iam feeling so poorly, these bloods were taken a few weeks ago, TSH >100 T4 <5.1 T3 2.13 can somebody explain in simple terms what this means. Lynn------------ --------- --------- ------Messages are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Alwaysconsult with a suitably qualified practitioner before changingmedication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hi , A further dose increase can be tried if the patient is still feeling symptoms- an above range free T4 is acceptable according to Dr. Toft in the NHS booklet ’understanding thyroid disorders’. Subject: RE: My Blood results Hi Does anyone know what happens when you get to the stage where your T4 is ok, mid to high in range, but your TSH is still too high? Surely T4 can not be increased anymore, is this where T3 comes in? Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hi , You need to find out why your FT4 is high in range while the TSH is also high. You need FT3 and also RT3 to see where the problem lies. Val HiDoes anyone know what happens when you get to the stage where your T4 is ok, mid to high in range, but your TSH is still too high? Surely T4 can not be increased anymore, is this where T3 comes in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hi , how long have you been on the current dosage of T4? Did you stop taking it for 24 hours+ before blood test? I agree with Val, you need your free T3 and your reverse T3 testing. Is there room for a slight increase of T4 to see what happens or is it really close to the high end of range? How are your symptoms? Ruth x > > Hi , > > You need to find out why your FT4 is high in range while the TSH is also high. You need FT3 and also RT3 to see where the problem lies. > Val > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I have been on my current dose of T4 for 2 weeks, 150mg, T4 was 16 at last test so there is room for an increase, T3 was 4.16, slightly low in range. What is the difference between T3 and RT3? TSH was 3.6 so still too high I think My symptoms arent too bad, still have 'funny' heads but not as bad and I am not as tired during the day as I used to be, so things are improving, slowly! From: lostgirl7784 <ruthmillward77@...>Subject: Re: My Blood resultsthyroid treatment Date: Friday, 27 June, 2008, 4:08 PM Hi , how long have you been on the current dosage of T4? Did you stop taking it for 24 hours+ before blood test? I agree with Val, you need your free T3 and your reverse T3 testing. Is there room for a slight increase of T4 to see what happens or is it really close to the high end of range? How are your symptoms? Ruth x >> Hi ,> > You need to find out why your FT4 is high in range while the TSH is also high. You need FT3 and also RT3 to see where the problem lies.> Val> Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Dear G - never post any results without also posting the reference range for each of the tests done. Every laboratory has a different reference range depending on the specific testing 'kits' they use. We can't tell whether your results are at the top, the middle or the bottom of the reference range without them. However, I can see that your TSH is rising which means your pituitary gland recognises that there is insufficient thyroid hormone circulating in your blood. It should be around 1.0 in a 'normal' person. TSH however, is not enough and you should insist that your free Thyroxine (fT4) and free triiodothyronine (fT3) is tested also. Without these, TSH on it's own is useless. You should also be tested to see if you have antibodies to your thyroid and these tests are TPO and TgAb. Ask your doctor to do these, and if he won't, then ask to be referred for a second opinion to an endocrinologist, preferably of your choice. If you need our list of recommended doctors, let me know and I will send you this. Your B12 result is too low. Usually, the reference range is around 175 to around 800 and for a 'normal' B12 result, it should be right at the top of the reference range. You need to start taking sublingual B12 1000mcgs which you can buy from your health food store - Solgar is an excellent Brand. Start by taking 2 tablets daily to boost your B12 level as quickly as possible. Folate is too low and this can be substituted by taking 5mgs Folic Acid Daily. Ferritin is fine. If you are taking any iron supplements, these should be stopped. Ferritin is considered 'normal' when it is around 70 to 90 in women. Hope this helps. Luv - Sheila here are some of my blood results. any comments? There are loads more but mainly blood and creatine/magnesium/potassium/testosterone/cholesterol etc JULY 2010 TSH - 3.45 FEBRUARY 2011 TSH - 4.85mU/L B12 - 314ng/L Folate - 6.3ug/L Ferritin - 190ug/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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