Lab Numbers

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Hi all,

I had my Dr.s appointment today and he gave me a copy of the labs.

He explained them somewhat but I really would like to have input

from all of you. He is also concerned about by heart rate (120) but

my blood pressure is pretty good 130/80 and my temp was normal for

me 98.2, weight was 2 lbs down from last week, I think it was my

coat!

Here are the numbers from the labs:

T4 Free - 2.83 (0.61 - 1.76)

Estradiol - 39 (0 - 53)

TSH <0.004 (0.35 - 5.500)

Testosterone, Serum 810 (241 - 827)

Prolactin 6.6 (2.1 - 17.7)

hCG, Beta Subunit, Qual, Serum, - Negative

Thyroid Peroxidase TPO 178 (0 - 34)

By the way, the lab costs for the tests is $798.00

I went ahead and took a chance and had the Thyroid Uptake test.

I was assured by the many phone calls that the amount of iodine was

minute. I had no effects - so far. I hope I dont regret taking it.

This result is directly from the results report.

" The patient received 416 microcuries of iodine 123. The 24 hour

thyroid radioiodine uptake is 47% which is midly elevated. Anterior

and bilateral oblilque views of the thyroid gland show mildly

prominent gland with minimal homogeneous distribution of activity

throughout the gland. No focal hot or cold lesions are suggested. "

Impression:

1. Elevated thyroid Iodine uptake and apperance consistent with

Hyperthyroidism/Graves Disease.

I am on methimazole (gneric Tapazole)10mg 2 times per day. Started

taking last night. (couldn't start until uptake was over)

My Doctor wants me to drop by next week for blood pressure and heart

rate next Wed and I am to see him in 1 month for blood work.

I started taking Flax Seed Oil last Friday and he said that my eyes

are looking more normal. The pressure is completely gone. I see my

eye doctor Friday. I'm anxious to here what he says.

Thanks to everyone,

Del