How do I read my Thyroid Levels? .. Something is seriously wrong, what could it be?

Question

I went to the doctor in Sept. to have a thyroid test done. I have all the symptoms, yet they say my numbers are normal. I know that they recently changed the normal ranges to 0.3-3.04, and I was wondering how my numbers fit into that category, I'm not sure how to read them

T3 - 0.98
TSH - 0.925
T4 6.1
T4 free- 0.75

I'm not sure if I do have a thyroid problem, but here are my symptoms:
severe fatigue, weight gain, difficulty losing weight, low motivation and ambition, cold intolerance, headaches, irritability, anxiety, hair loss, depression, decreased memory and concentration, unhealthy nails, constipation, acne, digestive problems, hypoglycemic symptoms (low blood sugar), ect.
I have been treated for candida, balancing gut flora, & have also been on an anti-inflammatory diet. I've had tons of blood tests and they always come out fine.

I thought maybe if I put this out there it may be familiar to someone. Any help would be great, I'm getting too tired to fight this. Thanks a ton-

Answer 1

Your free t4 is on the low side. You didn't have a free T3, so you can't tell about that. Your T3 total looks a little bit on the low side too. TSH is a lousy test for diagnosis because TSH fluculates throughout the day. So if you tested in the afternoon, it may stop you from getting a diagnosis. I suggest you retest in the morning and ask for a Free T4, Free T3, and an antibody test. I have put a few links below for you to read up on. The more you know, the better chance you will get a diagnosis.

Answer 2

Your numbers are normal. Really for screening, the TSH is the most important number, the others become important only if that's not in the normal range (and free T4 is often very inaccurate, there are relatively few labs that consistantly produce good results with that test, in our hospital, we almost never measure it because of that).
There are other reasons to have symptoms of thyroid disease, or rather other things that can cause them, so with those numbers, I would not worry about anything being wrong with your thyroid. I'm going to assume that your blood counts are normal (most of the symptoms you describe are also consistant with anemia).
Symptoms like what you have are often very difficult to pin down, it sounds like your symptoms are general constitutional complaints, which can be constant with anything, or nothing at all (many people feel like you do and just need a few good nights of sleep which they can never manage to get).
So I would say that with those numbers, your thyroid is not your problem, unfortunately, I can't tell you what is.

Answer 3

Your symptoms sound characteristic of a thyroid problem; the weight, hair loss, nails, etc. but your numbers do fall into range. Your TSH level indicates an overactive or underactive thyroid, but yours falls in the normal range. The T4 Free is usually between .7-2.0. If it is below .7 that is sometimes indicative of hypothyroidism, and yours is a bit close...but still normal.

If you have not already, you should ask your doctor for an antibodies test. It is simple, but some doctors believe in further treatment for thyroid problems due to elevated antibodies, even with normal TSH levels. You could also consider seeking another opinion from a different physician, and explaining the situation. Also, if you have not already....you could ask to be tested for diabetes. Some of your symptoms are characteristic of it.

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Answer 4

Many people in my family are diagnosed with thyroid problems. I don't know the name of it, but there is a second level thyroid test that catches problems not found in a normal thyroid test. I have found that doctors are reluctant to do it, mostly because every fat person comes in and tries to get diagnosed with thyroid problems! :) I think they just get tired of it. I also see that you have been diagnosed with depression, which can cause many of your other symptoms. I would make sure that the depression is under control.

Answer 5

Go to a doctor and get a thyroid antibody test done. It can show a problem when the other levels are normal. Also get checked for Addison's disease. The symptoms are similar. I hope this helps. I know of someone else with the same problem.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Seek a second opinion.

Your symptoms are typical of a person with poor intestinal health. In think you should have heard the "Anus Is The King" story. With constipation, you are suffering from self induced poisoning. Change to high fiber diet, drink plenty of water and exercise.

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Answer 8

GO to another doctor, and have the test redone, also ask which lab will be doing the blood test, and make sure it's a different lap, some laps, make more mistakes than others.

Answer 9

consult a good neurosurgeon.
Dr.Qutub