Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hello everyone, my name is Thresa. I just joined this group for several reasons. My grandmother, mom and sister are all Hypothyroid. My sister has Hashimoto's disease, which came on after 6 months after having her first child when she was having a very stressful time at her demanding job (not sure if that is what caused it). I just had some blood work done and I am concerned with my thyroid levels. The doctor was not concerned at all. I am a 32 years old female and am ideal weight and in good shape. Should I be concerned about the following levels? TSH 3.08 (lab normal less than 5) T3 103 (lab normal 85-205) T4 7.2 (lab normal 4.5-12) I have been doing some reading and from what I gather a TSH over 2 is a reason for concern. I'm not sure what is ideal for T3 and T4. My holistic chiropractor has me taking standard process organically bound minerals (basically kelp and alfalfa juice)….he thinks this will resolve the high TSH because of the iodine. I am reading some conflicting information that iodine (even kelp) might make my thyroid worse. So at my current level should I be able to correct the problem without the use of thyroid medications? I was under a lot of stress when I had the blood work done. I was moving into a new house and trying to sell my other house. I am hoping that this may have had something to do with the reading be on the high side, and I really hope that it is still correctable without medicine. I would like some more opinions and advice and someone to explain what an ideal T3 and T4 would be. Should I have some additional blood work done? Thanks so much in advance for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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