New Member Have Blood Tests Want to get Started

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Hello, I am a new member, 46 yr old female, who has suffered with hypo symptoms

for years and never had proper treatment. Now that I've found this group and the

adrenal group, I believe I've found the right path. My labs are as follows:

Ferritin 27 10-291

T3, Free 2.5 2.3-4.2

T4, Free 0.8 0.89-1.76

TSH 2.59 .51-6.27

RT3 220

Iron 74 35-150

TIBC 329 250-450

Fe%Satura 22 20-50

Magnesium 2.0 1.8-2.4

Sodium 136 136-145

Potassium 4.5 3.5-5.5

Glucose 74 74-99

Calcium 8.5 8.4-10.4

Bilirubin 0.9 .1-.9

ALT 32 30-65

AST 20 15-37

Alk Phos 45 50-136

Phosphorus 3.2 2.5-4.9

WBC 6.9 4.5-13.0

RBC 3.95 4.10-5.10

Vit D, 25 Hyd 24 30-80

I didn't include all blood test items, hopefully I've included all you need,

Looks like I need to start on Iron right awayto get my levels up and will need

T3 meds when iron rises. I have been taking a little sea salt, about 1/4 tsp

each day and some potassium w/magnesium minerals to help treat my foot/legs

cramps. Looks like I'll need to test adrenals, as I do get a little lightheaded

when I stand up from a squatting position. Should I discontinue the salt and

minerals on the day of the adrenal saliva test only or sooner?

I've been treated with Synthroid, Armour in the past and initially felt better,

but after a couple of weeks, I'd feel worse. I've

had endometriosis, infertility, cold hands/feet, anxiety, hair loss and low

energy most of my life and I'm ready to move on and figure this out. Seen Gp's,

endocrinologists you name it and no one has really helped. I'm sure I'm in

perimenopause, as I believe the drop in hormone levels is triggering some mild

depression.

Thank you for all the time and help you give. It's encouraging to find others

with similar complaints and making improvements.

Robin