Graves' Disease Support Group
Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...
I saw this on another site and I am freaking out, its been 3 months since I have went hypo with no meds or anything and my blood work came back all messed up.
Having a low level of thyroid hormone affects your whole body. It can make you feel tired and weak. If hypothyroidism is not treated, it can raise your cholesterol levels and make you more likely to have a heart attack or stroke.
cholesterol 236 ranges 140 to 205
triglycerides 157 ranges 35 to 160
hdl 46 ranges of 40 to 60
vldl cholesterol 31 no ranges
hdl risk factor 5.1 ranges of 1.0 to 5.0
ldl direct 167 ranges of 0 to 130
tsh 1.97 ranges of .34 to 5.60
free t3 2.4 ranges of 2.4 to 6.8
ft4 .93 ranges of .58 to 1.64
thyroxine 7.2 ranges of 4.5 to 12.0
total t3 1.38 ranges of .70 to 1.80
I go and see my endo tomorrow, I sure hope she gives me some advice before a heart attack or stroke!
Having a low level of thyroid hormone affects your whole body. It can make you feel tired and weak. If hypothyroidism is not treated, it can raise your cholesterol levels and make you more likely to have a heart attack or stroke.
cholesterol 236 ranges 140 to 205
triglycerides 157 ranges 35 to 160
hdl 46 ranges of 40 to 60
vldl cholesterol 31 no ranges
hdl risk factor 5.1 ranges of 1.0 to 5.0
ldl direct 167 ranges of 0 to 130
tsh 1.97 ranges of .34 to 5.60
free t3 2.4 ranges of 2.4 to 6.8
ft4 .93 ranges of .58 to 1.64
thyroxine 7.2 ranges of 4.5 to 12.0
total t3 1.38 ranges of .70 to 1.80
I go and see my endo tomorrow, I sure hope she gives me some advice before a heart attack or stroke!
Try not to worry. I know it's easier said than done. I have had almost a lifetime of some kind of a thyroid problem. It began when I was 14 with undiagnosed hypO symptoms and I had that for the next 20 years. After that it turned on me and I began with Graves' Disease.
I am sure if you discuss with your Endo tomorrow, tell her you feel hypO and would like to look into replacement meds and possibly even something for the low FT3 such as Cytomel or if you took Armour. Whatever.
Tell the Endo that you do not like your Free Ts this low and would like to aim them in the mid ranges (at least) to feel better.
{{{hugs}}} :-)