I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2004, had a TT and 150mci RAI. Can you tell me the "normal" limits for my bloodwork? My TSH has been averaging below .1, T4 has averaged below 1.3, and TG is less than .1 My doctor and I disagree on my level of Synthroid (.137) because I'm having too much trouble losing weight. I was on .175 for over a year, but my T4 jumped to 1.8 once, which is why he reduced my medicine. It has remained 1.3 or lower since - mostly around .
ENMG (Electroneuromyography (ENMG) findings
Distal latency, motor conduction velocity, F wave latency within normal limits. CMAP amplitude is reduced in the right posterior tibial nerve. Distal Latencies, CMAP amplitudes, motor conduction velocities and F wave latencies are within normal limits in right median,ulnar and common perennial nerves.
She recommended I go see my PCP for further evaluation. She ordered thyroid function/levels which all come back within normal limits. She also ordered a thyroid ultrasound which showed a mildly heterogeneous thyroid gland without focal nodule. The measurements were: RT 4.7 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm and LT: 4.9 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm. From what I have read all limits are in normal range besides the 4.9 on the LT, which appears to just be very slightly large. Would this be something to worry about??
I have antithyroid antibodies in my blood and two nodules 1cm in size located on the right side of my thyroid. My TSH, T3 and T4 levels are "within normal limits" however I do have many symptoms of hypothyroidism, very intolerant to cold, inability to loose weight, heavy periods, chronic constipation, mild depression, irritability, fatigue, etc.
I have been struggling to lose weight for quite sometime. Seems like no matter what I do, I just keep gaining. I had a bunch of blood work done and got the results yesterday. My doctor was very blasé about all of the results. He said exactly what I expected him to say, "You're within normal limits". According to the labs interpretation of "normal limits," I do fall in the category but I would like a second opinion. They only did TSH and FT4 tests.
While many endocrinologists continue to debate the appropriate levels of TSH to use as boundaries for normal limits, we believe using TSH to assess thyroid function is counterproductive, particularly in those patients attempting to lose weight. From the published literature and our own clinical experience, we have come to understand that the set point for metabolism is adjusted downward in the hypocaloric state. The decrease in metabolism is often referred to as part of the “famine response.
I believe my thyroid is not giving off anything anymore (Hashimoto's). I was told 20 years ago that one side wasn't giving anything and the other was giving very little. My TSH is normal and my T3 is normal with levoxyl and cytomel. I'm still feeling terrible, weight gain, constipation, body aches which is the worst, very dry skin.
Can anything help me? Iodine maybe? I don't know what to do when the medication makes me normal, but I still have all these symptoms.
My wife had a liver ultrasound due to slightly elevated direct bilirubin (.25) and low albumin (2.4). She is 35 and and 5'9' and normal weight. She has Sjogrens Syndrome. The ultrasound indicated that the liver measures 17.4 cm at the midclavicular line and demonstrates homogeneous echotexture. The main portal vein is patent and demonstrates a systolic flow velocity of 30.9 cm/second. Flow is hepatopetal.
Ouch! Approved for surgery but my THS level is too high 44 T4/T3 within normal limits. Can Fentanyl or pain meds (I was on two patches - 100 and a 25). I started to work out, dropped all the weight gained from the Fentanyl and the other 8 meds I needed to take due to the side effects of the Fentanyl, and now am on two patches (50 and 12) and on a razors edge as pain goes. Recently had heaps of dental work done. Crowns replaced, amalamates removed etc and my THS went through the roof.
"Normal" can mean anything from Hypo to Hyper. Often it means Hypo. Normal is 0.8 to 1.8, somewhere in there. "Within normal limits" is around 0.40-5.0. My lab uses 0.34-5.00.
If your TSH is over 3.0, you could be sub-clinical hypo and show all the symptoms. So if 4.2 is normal for your doctor, you may be in trouble.
You need to start asking for a copy of your tests and look at the results and see how they fall within lab limits.
All through the years, only problem weight gain. Beginning about 5 years ago, Ive gone through 2 Thyroid storms(?)! However, i called them coma. I couldnt hardly get out of bed. If i did, I was shortly back. Normally a very out going person.
Ive been with an endo. Dr for about 4 years. Diagnosed with Hashimotos. Ive always been on Synthroid, .2 mcg. Last 4 months, changed to Synthroid .075 once a day. Liothyronine 25mcg twice a day!! Actually began to lose weiht!
My endo however told me that there was no need to change dosage that it was within normal lab limits. I did not have a choice in the dosage change, my doctor did not like the weight loss. I go back in 4 weeks to get re-tested again. Some people react different to either the higher end of normal or lower end of normal.
I have been over medicated more than three times in the past 14 yrs. Had a TT 14yrs ago.
There is a mild tricuspid regurgitation, peak right ventricular pressure is at 25mmHg.
Your results are actually good. Everything is within normal limits. The glucose shouldn''t be lower, it's fine. The A1C is on the high end of normal, but it is still normal, therefore there is no need for any concerns at this point.
Have you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes? If so, how are you managing it? Diet? Weight control?
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You need to go to the Dr to get your TSH levels regulated within 