sub-clinical hypothyroid

[Guest guest]

I have been diagnosed with a sub-clinical hypothyroid condition. I am

waiting to hear from a specialist to see if he can treat me, he was

away last week and I feel so ill I feel like death. I have no energy

at all, ache all over my body most of the time, feel depressed and

can't wait to feel like my old self again. I recently found out that

I was borderline hypothyroid two years ago, but the doctors didn't

tell me at the practice, and steadily over two years I have felt worse

and worse.

I would like to put my blood test results here on this web page to see

if anyone has any insight into them until I can get to see a specialist.

Serum TSH level above range 6.13 miu/L fasting (normal range 0.35 - 5.5)

Serum free T4 level 16.3 pmol/L fasting (normal range 10.3-18.3)

Total Thyroxine T4 105 nmol/L (normal range 59-154)

Free T3 4.8 pmol/L (normal range 4.0-6.8)

Thyroglobulin Antibody <0.9 IU/mL 0-4.9 (Negative)

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies <0.25 IU/mL <9 (Negative)

Free Thyroxine 16.0 pmol/L normal range 12.0 - 22.0

I have been told by the G.P.'s that I am depressed, and 'have I seen a

psychiatrist' but I feel unwell in my body. I do take

anti-depressants anyway, and I know this is not the normal sort of

depression, but I would be grateful to know if I can be treated for a

thyroid problem or do I have depression I really am confused.

Thanks and look forward to hearing from anyone.

Ann

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann, sorry you are not to well. your tests are out of range, which means you need medication asap. the TSH test is unreliable as it can be anywhere in the range and you could still have symptoms. the doctors think this range in a normal one ,but it is not. it is just a range. you have positive test for auto-antibodies your doctor thinks that because it is in the range that it is normal, but again if you have any then this means that you have an autoimmune condition. (hashimoto`s disease) look up Dr lowe`s site for good information .also google autoimune, hashimoto`s, and see what it says about it. take care angel.