Thyroid

SOB, not from synthroid - Blood gas question
I've suspected that my shortness of breath was related to thyroid hormone replacement since it began around the time that I started replacement - doc convinced that SOB should been resolved after long term replacement. Then the endo started testosterone gel and noted an elevated hematocrit which he blamed the ... 9 Mar 2006 16:35

Blood test results
I managed to get a copy of all my blood test results: 4th August 2005 Serum TSH 5.45 Hi mu/L (0.27-4.2) Serum Free T4 11.2 Lo pmol/L (12.0-22.0) Was put on 25mcg levothyroxine and diagnosed hypoT 22nd December 2005 TSH 6.38 Hi mu/L (0.27-4.2) Free T4 13.5 pmol/L... 12 Mar 2006 20:16

TPA editing posts - doctor recommendations
Hi, Someone just posted on TPA asking for people's experiences of a certain Dr S. before pursuing treatment with him. Lots of people posted his phone no. and rates with enthusiasm. I too had been influenced in by such positive statements on this newsgroup, and had gone to see Dr S. He prescribed me 20 mcg T3 to ... 13 Mar 2006 11:21

T3 and T4
Hi Everyone, In a recent visit to my endocrinologist, I had a discussion with the Dr about my T4 and T3 levels. He was discribing my state of health as normal. because I have had my offending Thyroid gland removed and so can no longer be classed as suffering from Graves disease. However, I still have a very lo... 13 Mar 2006 07:09

lightheaded
Hi , ive only been diagnosed for 5 months with hypo and i only take 50mcg thyroxine a day . Recently the lightheadedness that i suffered has returned although i do feel better in myself more energy etc i do seem to crash about mid afternoon. Would you advise i go back to the doctor or wait a bit longer and see ... 9 Mar 2006 09:48

test results
I got a copy of my recent test results, the GP hasn't been able to make a comment yet. Can someone help me understand them? Thanks! Serum TSH 0.06 Lo mu/L (0.27-4.2) Serum Free T3 7.7 Hi pmol/L (3.1-6.8) (I'm in the UK) ... 7 Mar 2006 12:59

Still Confused!!! I don't think my brain is working!LONG
Hi! I posted a few days ago wondering if I need meds. The labs didn't look right, and it kept nagging at me. Today I had my doc fax me all my labs, and I am wondering if I am having a TSH problem - it doesn't seem to rise or lower appropriately in response to changes in the T4 level. Or is it possible that my body... 7 Mar 2006 15:36

Need Advice
Have been studying my blood test form my last PCP visit. My constant complaint is fatigue. I have been on Testorone Replacement (TRT) for several months but no help. My throid results were: (Quest Diagnostics) T-3 38H Range 22-35% T-4 (Thyoroxine), Total 6.6 Range 4.5-12.5MCG/DL Free T4 Index (T7) 2.5 Range 1.4-... 14 Mar 2006 15:30

GOING OUT OF MY MIND- PLEASE HELP! TSH is 3.85
I am my wits end- nobody believes anything I am saying. I have had a TSH test that says I am at 3.85, and I have evry symptom in the book- freezing hands & feet, an unexplained weight gain of 25-30 pounds in 3 months, very dry skin, constipation, exhaustion, sleep problems and the worst depression I have ever exper... 11 Mar 2006 05:51

Don't think it's the alcohol
Well, You guys know my rambling from last week. Went out again this week, and, I only had a couple of pints, and a couple of JD and Coke, nursed over 5 hours. Felt fine, mostly, but didn't feel really sick until I had a glass of Coke! Now this is the kicker, at this point, I can't stomach anything else, ... 7 Mar 2006 12:59