Re: Is there a goal we should aim for with the T3, T...

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In a message dated 2/17/2005 9:32:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, emnic@...

writes:

> I'm going to the doctor on Fri. AM and I

> want to compare what he's aiming for to what you all say.

current thyroid replacement therapy is defined as getting the TSH back in

range. phooey on that. the goal should be getting rid of symptoms. but you

will find that happens if your Free T4 is in the mid/high range and the Free T3

is in the high or slightly over range.

and that means your TSH will probably be suppressed.

but overall...when you're talking to your doc...keep saying " my goal is to

get rid of my hypo symptoms " ....not trying to make you feel good about my TSH

lab number.

cindi