Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
Hello! I am new to this site and was hoping you kind folks could help me interpret my lab results. My Endo said that my labs are normal. But I have many symptoms of hypo. Constant fatigue and joint pain, brain fog, etc.. Both my family dr. and Endo suggested antidepressants. I am not depressed. However, I did start to question my sanity until I found this fabulous support group. Thank you for being so kind and sharing your stories and advice.
TSH- 1.57 0.40-4.50
T3, FREE- 2.9 2.3-4.2
T4, FREE-1.3 0.8-1.8
Thyroid Peroxidase Anti-
TSH- 1.57 0.40-4.50
T3, FREE- 2.9 2.3-4.2
T4, FREE-1.3 0.8-1.8
Thyroid Peroxidase Anti-
Geeezzz.....why are so many endos clueless about hormones??
How did things go with the new doctor who will hopefully be treating your thyroid?
Just wondering what dose of estrogen and progesterone everyone is on?
I was on estrogel 0.06%
cd- This is the new endo. He did say that if I did not feel better at our follow up that he would give me Armour. I am holding my breath.
I am in menopause. I was given progesterone by itself for sleep. It's supposed to cancel the cortisol (mine is high), so I can regenerate over night. I am sleeping a great deal better, but am unfortunately not rested when I awake.
No estrogen over here, but I have always heard that the two were supposed to be balanced...