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Tsh and freet4 results

I have taken test for Thyroid and my Dr says they are fine, But why do I still have all the symptoms. These are my test results, hope someone has answers please.
TSH                                       free    T4
Date        Range                   Date
3/07/07    3.8                           7/31/09     1.3
1/02/08    2.1                           10/23/09    1.1
11/10/08   3.8                           1/30/10      1.2
6/05/09     4.72
7/31/09      4.10
10/23/09     5.24
1/30/10      4.23
I am 62 and have had all the symptoms for over 2 years. Tired, cholesterol,nails,skin,cold,constipation,etc.
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Thanks LazyMoose and Super Sally,
I have not been put on any Meds at this time, My Dr. is using the old range of 5.5. I told her I was getting a second opinion.
My TPO was <10.0
My TRI was 80
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231441 tn?1333892766
You need an increase in meds.  Your TSH is way too high.  It should be somewhere between 1 and 2.  ALso your FT4 looks to be low.  Although you didn't give the reference range, the target FT4 should be at least middle to upper half of the range.

Ask your dr for an increase in meds.  Your symptoms mean you are still hypothyroid.
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798555 tn?1292787551
Do you see the range ( ??? to ??? ) for the free T4?

Free t3 testing is also helpful - the missing piece of the puzzle.

Where you put range, you meant to say TSH right? According to most recent TSH ranges as of 2002 (or 03) , your TSH is hypo when over 3.0. Some docs still use the older range - they are unaware of the change.
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