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...
Hi everyone!
I am beginning to wonder if I will ever understand the Total T3 that Dr insists on running vs the FT3. Hopefully you guys can help educate me on how to interpret the values vs how I feel. I'm getting the addage - its in normal ranges so you are fine.....:)) We all know how well that works don't we?
I am currently taking 1.25 mg MMI splitting the dose between morning and evening. Between
the 6/8 and 7/19 lab I was on everyother day
and with the labs on 7/19 went back to daily.
I also take the supplements/vitamins Kathy
had mentioned plus Vit D3 - 2000; Vit C. I just started the Evening Primrose and the Omega 3.6.9 within the last 2 weeks. I do eat a lot of veggies - cauliflower;broccoli,radishes etc and fruits like peaches, strawberries, apples and wonder if they affect the Total T3?
Range for T3 Total is 80-200
4/6 129
6/8 133
7/19 130
9/21 120
For the most part I feel good - a few hot flashes I can set my watch by...:)) But pretty good energy, BP is good and sleep is better.
FT4 range .71-1.7
4/6 .9
6/8 .9
7/19 1/24
9/21 1/20
TSH range .270-4.2
4/6 .05
6/8 .24
7/19 .159
9/21 .240
Dr is of the mind to get me off the meds - I don't see him until Dec 14. From what I get from all of you is don't be in a hurry. So what are your recommendations? I haven't had
TSI since first being diagnosed and he isn't real pro on doing one. So how do you know if it's true remission? It just seems a little early - I was diagnosed in June 2011. Thanks for you input ladies. You are super valuable to me.
Cindeeh
I am beginning to wonder if I will ever understand the Total T3 that Dr insists on running vs the FT3. Hopefully you guys can help educate me on how to interpret the values vs how I feel. I'm getting the addage - its in normal ranges so you are fine.....:)) We all know how well that works don't we?
I am currently taking 1.25 mg MMI splitting the dose between morning and evening. Between
the 6/8 and 7/19 lab I was on everyother day
and with the labs on 7/19 went back to daily.
I also take the supplements/vitamins Kathy
had mentioned plus Vit D3 - 2000; Vit C. I just started the Evening Primrose and the Omega 3.6.9 within the last 2 weeks. I do eat a lot of veggies - cauliflower;broccoli,radishes etc and fruits like peaches, strawberries, apples and wonder if they affect the Total T3?
Range for T3 Total is 80-200
4/6 129
6/8 133
7/19 130
9/21 120
For the most part I feel good - a few hot flashes I can set my watch by...:)) But pretty good energy, BP is good and sleep is better.
FT4 range .71-1.7
4/6 .9
6/8 .9
7/19 1/24
9/21 1/20
TSH range .270-4.2
4/6 .05
6/8 .24
7/19 .159
9/21 .240
Dr is of the mind to get me off the meds - I don't see him until Dec 14. From what I get from all of you is don't be in a hurry. So what are your recommendations? I haven't had
TSI since first being diagnosed and he isn't real pro on doing one. So how do you know if it's true remission? It just seems a little early - I was diagnosed in June 2011. Thanks for you input ladies. You are super valuable to me.
Cindeeh
I am not sure what your latest Free T4 numbers are? Would you go and take a peek at them?
Even though we don't go by the TSH and judging by how low yours have been, I am sure you likely have some TSI that needs coming down.
If you are able to request a TSI, that would be great.
As for your Total T3 numbers, I am not sure why your doctor will not order the Free T3. The Free Ts are not effected by diet, hormones, etc.
So if you're going by your TT3 numbers and eating all the goitrogens will definitely show up for it.
Mid range for your TT3 is: 140
You are below range with the TT3.
{{{hugs}}}
1.24 in July. So it's holding where it should for me. I don't understand why no FT3 either - I just get the "I don't do that test" so feel kind of like a fish out of water as I understood the relationship with the FT3 and how I was feeling. I can't say I feel bad with the TT3 where it is but it looks on the low side to me....Thanks Laura!!!
the gradual withdrawal from the meds - every other day and then every 3rd day to see if the levels hold? Thanks again!
I wonder if my diet is what is affect the TT3 since I eat a lot of the goitergen - sorry for the spelling - veggies and fruits - they are low in cal and high in great vitamins and fiber.....but until I am off the meds guess I don;t want to go too low. What do you think about being taken off the meds with the tsh at the lower end? I know that
is what he will want to do - I'm thinking go to every other day for 6 weeks and then go to every 3 days then off if everything holds true.
Ideas?