Guest guest Posted May 25, 2003 Report Share Posted May 25, 2003 My Endo sent me an order form for my next > blood test. > It is for T4 free and TSH. Then I have to call and make an > appointment to see > him about the results. You know, we may just end up liking your endo a little ;-) It's very good that he wants to have the labwork to discuss with you at your appointment. Try to get a nurse to give you the numbers over the phone a day or two before so you can share them with the group if you have any questions. have a great weekend, Fay ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 Jae, Free Thyroxine is FreeT4. Free Triiodothyronine is FreeT3. God bless, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 Hi Clair, My guess is that you could continue for another month and recheck. I don't know if you'd see any further changes before then. My TSH bounced back up shortly after I started treatment. After 8 months on PTU (now 100 mg) I added 50 mcg Synthroid, which dropped my TSH beck down to .5 and sent my thyroid levels to the high end of normal (and got me feeling normal again) although people's needs differ. Since June my levels have been pretty stable, with just a sight drop in the fall, so you also may stabilize. Best wishes, --------------------------------- I had my first set of labs since starting Synthroid in late June. I'm taking it in conjunction with PTU as part of the BRT protocol. Anyway, my last test which was pre-Synthroid showed a TSH of .1. It was the first time I actually had a measurable TSH reading!! Since starting Synthroid about 3 months ago I went from a .1 to a .62 (range: .3 - 5.7, but I am trying to have a baby and according to fertility wisdom TSH should never go above 2 even though the range calls for up to 5.7). In addition, my most recent test recorded a Free T3 of 2.63 (range: 2.30 - 4.20). That's pretty much where I was before Synthroid as well. I don't have a Free T4 reading because the stupid lab once again did not do it even though I WATCHED the nurse write it specifically on the lab req form. My question is, does this dramatic rise in my TSH indicate that perhaps either my PTU dose should be lowered or my Synthroid dose increased even if it is in range? Or do you think I'm OK as is and should just continue monthly blood tests (I waited 3 months to do a set of labs once I started the Synthroid to give it time to work) and worry if it keeps going up? I want to keep my TSH right around 1. I know I'm lower than that now, but I'm worried I will keep escalating. My husband and I are starting IVF in January/February and I would hate to have my TSH hold me up. Thanks for your always valuable advice and input. Clair Diagnosed with Graves in 1995 BRT remission in 1997 Relapse diagnosed 10/02 Trying BRT again with 150mg PTU (since 10/02) & 25mcg Synthroid (since 6/03) ------------------------------------- The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace expert medical care. Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. ---------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the endorsement of the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2003 Report Share Posted October 17, 2003 Thanks for your input !! Clair > Hi Clair, > > My guess is that you could continue for another month and recheck. I don't know if you'd see any further changes before then. > > My TSH bounced back up shortly after I started treatment. After 8 months on PTU (now 100 mg) I added 50 mcg Synthroid, which dropped my TSH beck down to .5 and sent my thyroid levels to the high end of normal (and got me feeling normal again) although people's needs differ. Since June my levels have been pretty stable, with just a sight drop in the fall, so you also may stabilize. > > Best wishes, > > --------------------------------- > > I had my first set of labs since starting Synthroid in late June. > I'm taking it in conjunction with PTU as part of the BRT protocol. > > Anyway, my last test which was pre-Synthroid showed a TSH of .1. It > was the first time I actually had a measurable TSH reading!! > > Since starting Synthroid about 3 months ago I went from a .1 to a .62 > (range: .3 - 5.7, but I am trying to have a baby and according to > fertility wisdom TSH should never go above 2 even though the range > calls for up to 5.7). In addition, my most recent test recorded a > Free T3 of 2.63 (range: 2.30 - 4.20). That's pretty much where I was > before Synthroid as well. I don't have a Free T4 reading because the > stupid lab once again did not do it even though I WATCHED the nurse > write it specifically on the lab req form. > > My question is, does this dramatic rise in my TSH indicate that > perhaps either my PTU dose should be lowered or my Synthroid dose > increased even if it is in range? Or do you think I'm OK as is and > should just continue monthly blood tests (I waited 3 months to do a > set of labs once I started the Synthroid to give it time to work) and > worry if it keeps going up? I want to keep my TSH right around 1. I > know I'm lower than that now, but I'm worried I will keep > escalating. My husband and I are starting IVF in January/February > and I would hate to have my TSH hold me up. > > Thanks for your always valuable advice and input. > > Clair > Diagnosed with Graves in 1995 > BRT remission in 1997 > Relapse diagnosed 10/02 > Trying BRT again with 150mg PTU (since 10/02) & 25mcg Synthroid > (since 6/03) > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the endorsement of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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