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...
I have been meaning to post my labs for quite some time. I see others post theirs. Mine is better now than the past ones. Here it my June 26 results:
RANGE
Free T4 1.51 .73-1.95
TSH .397 .500-4.700
Free T3 4.0 2.3-4.2
The last blood work my bad cholesterol was BAD (276). But my HDL was GOOD (73). My good diet for the past 20+ years paid off there. But the hereditary high cholesterol cannot be controlled with diet. My liver produces too much cholesterol so that means another pill to take in my near future. The supplements helped some but not enough.
For the first time my triglycerides were too high (156 when it should be under 150).
My vitamin D has stayed optimal with the extra Vitamin D3 I've been taking.
The other thing going on is my body is not absorbing calcium so I now have Osteoporosis in my spine, Osteopenia in my neck and hip (which improved from last year but my spine went from Osteopenia to Osteoporosis). So another medication to look forward too. :(
I go again later this month so I'll see if now that I'm getting proper sleep I'm hoping some of the numbers will improve. Wishful thinking but nonetheless I'm hoping for it.
I've also had the following tests that were okay: Adrenal, Celiac, proteins, Parathyroid. Rheumatologist ruled out Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. I think that was it.
I also found I'm at high risk for blood clot. Baby aspirin for that every night now. (Tests showed it is hereditary.)
For many years I've gone to a specialist for annual exam for possible developing brain tumor. I have abnormal optic nerves that can be an indication but so far no change. It freaked me out at first but I know that if it happens it will be caught early so it is fine.
RANGE
Free T4 1.51 .73-1.95
TSH .397 .500-4.700
Free T3 4.0 2.3-4.2
The last blood work my bad cholesterol was BAD (276). But my HDL was GOOD (73). My good diet for the past 20+ years paid off there. But the hereditary high cholesterol cannot be controlled with diet. My liver produces too much cholesterol so that means another pill to take in my near future. The supplements helped some but not enough.
For the first time my triglycerides were too high (156 when it should be under 150).
My vitamin D has stayed optimal with the extra Vitamin D3 I've been taking.
The other thing going on is my body is not absorbing calcium so I now have Osteoporosis in my spine, Osteopenia in my neck and hip (which improved from last year but my spine went from Osteopenia to Osteoporosis). So another medication to look forward too. :(
I go again later this month so I'll see if now that I'm getting proper sleep I'm hoping some of the numbers will improve. Wishful thinking but nonetheless I'm hoping for it.
I've also had the following tests that were okay: Adrenal, Celiac, proteins, Parathyroid. Rheumatologist ruled out Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. I think that was it.
I also found I'm at high risk for blood clot. Baby aspirin for that every night now. (Tests showed it is hereditary.)
For many years I've gone to a specialist for annual exam for possible developing brain tumor. I have abnormal optic nerves that can be an indication but so far no change. It freaked me out at first but I know that if it happens it will be caught early so it is fine.
I didn't realize it would not let you space over to have a column. Oh well.
Time for bed :)
I thought they were but then I also thought some of the numbers someone posted looked good and they weren't.
I was afraid that I was not understanding what they meant. My numbers were bad for so long and I finally did not have to increase my dosage. So maybe I'm on the right track now. I do feel better. Not 100%, but definitely better.
Your numbers are pretty good. They could be better. But that is a process that takes a while. You are definitely on the right road, brava.
I gained a lot of weight and once my numbers improved I lost about half. (Never changed my diet because it was already what it should be.) Now that I'm sleeping better since July 2, I lost about 6 pounds. Still without changing diet. Well, I do avoid soy so that is a change but calories are consistent.
So hopefully I on my way to feeling like myself!