Should I nag my doctor?

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Hi,

I have been suffering from fatigue, aches and pains all over for many months, I

find it extremely hard to wake up in the mornings regardless of how much sleep I

get. My morning body temperature (using a digital thermometer under my tongue)

averages at 97.5 F. My resting pulse is usually between 58 and 60 bpm and I am

no athlete. I go to the Gym 1-3 times a week and have been on a calorie

controlled diet of around 1,800 calories per day and yet I seem to be unable to

lose any weight.

I have been to the doctors several times and they have suggested I have a

lingering virus, arthritis and fibromyalgia. They have carried out a number of

blood tests (including one for Thyroid) and could not come up with a definitive

diagnosis.

My mother suffers from Hypothyroidism and suggested I might be suffering from

the same. I asked my doctor for a copy of my blood test results and would like a

second opinion as to their interpretation.

Unfortunately, the test were only for TSH and T4. I would like to know if the

results from these would be reason for me to ask for a T3 or other thyroid

tests.

I am male, 53 and weigh 16st.

Blood Test Results

Plasma free T4 level = 8.9 pmol/L

Plasma TSH level 1.94 mu/L

There was another result with the word High within it so I have included it in

case it has any bearing.

Plasma creatine kinase level = 206 iu/L High Original result:206 iu/L (37C)

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I hope this is a appropriate post for this forum.

Thank you.

Ian