if you have low TSH and high t3 and t4, does that mean you have hyperthyroidism?

Answer 1

Yes it does. The thyrotropin (TSH - thyroid stimulating hormone) is the most precise chemical assay available. (T3 and T4 are nice to measure but by themselves they are not useful in diagnosing thyroid disorders). It is so good at the diagnosis of thyroid disorders that after its development many new strengths of thyroid medication had to be offered as we could very accurately determine the exact dose required. Now that you have hyperthyroidism the question is what kind and whether or not it requires treatment. Hyperthyroidism may be viral, inflammatory, intermitent, and due to more serious causes. Many people require a thyroid scan and uptake (you swallow a pill with iodine which will show on a scan) which not only helps with the diagnosis but also the dose of a medication if needed to 'destroy' the thyroid gland. This may sound awful but it is actually OK. The treatment is again with an iodine pill which wipes out the thyroid after which (most) people take thyroid pills. If I had to choose a disorder to have a thyroid disorder would be at the top of my list. It is easy to diagnose and easy to treat in nearly all cases. Thyroid pills cost $4 per month at WalMart. I wish you the very best luck and health.

Answer 2

Mostly look at the TSH not the T3 & T4.

Answer 3

to be as frank as possible YES you do have hyperthyroidism and it's primary, that means that the problem is in the gland, chances are that is might be a node over producing the hormone, very easy to treat but make sure that you do find out why are you hyper instead of IF your hyper or not

Answer 4

your doctor is the best one to tell you what your results are, i had one nurse tell me since my levels were so low that i should of been in a coma.