Low TSH Normal T3 and T4

[dholt357]

I am very confused. I have had a non existant TSH for about 5 months now.  My T3 and T4 are normal. The last test I had about 6 weeks ago showed an elevated T3 but this time it was normal again. I have more symptoms of hypothyroidism instead of hyper. I have gained weight, not lost. I worked very hard to lose 170 lbs and now, I am 50lbs heavier than the 102 I was at. I know some of that is the inability to exercise 4 hours a day as I used to, but my doctor wants me to take Tapezol to slow down my metabolism which will make me gain more.  I am so confused about all of this. What does all of this mean? My doctor does not talk to me much and just keeps wanting me to take the medication and I won't do it.  I go back every 6 weeks for blood work.  My TSH was fine in Feb of this year but then in April it started showing up as less than .01. Should I see another doctor? If I could just get some answers, I would be happy.  Am I the only person that has no TSH but gains weight? Is there anyone out there that has gone through the same thing?
Please tell me what all of this means. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[Barb135]

What are your FT3 and FT4 results, with reference ranges.  Are you currently on a thyroid medication?  If so, which one, at what dose.

What, if any, symptoms do you have?

[stenla]

Please help to get out of this confusion.

MY T4 and T3 are in normal range.where as my TSH is 11.what it means.Am i have thyroid problem??If yes,what type it is like hypo or hyper.

[goolarra]

Were TSH and TPOab the only tests they performed?  Did they test FT3 and FT4?

I'm not hyper (perhaps you should start your own new thread...you'll get more attention that way than tagging onto an old thread like this), but I have heard members say that it can take quite a while for the thyroid to die after RAI, and hormones can be "dumped" during that time.  

You're now on tapazole and propanolol (a beta blocker)?  Is that correct?  Neither is helping?

If I were you, I think I'd demand an appointment TODAY with your endo.  If that fails, don't hesitate to go to the ER if you feel it necessary.

Let us know how it goes...

[juice279]

I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism 2 years ago. After having my T-3, T-4 and TSH NUMBERS IN THE NORMAL RANGE MY DOCTOR TOOK ME OFF METHIMAZOLE, 3 weeks later i had the worst headache of my life, became dizzy and disoriented. got back on tapazole took a few months to feel better. june 12th i had my thyroid radiated, endo told me to get levels checked when i started feeling fatigued.2 months after,i started having horrible  headaches, fevers and heart palpatations got my levels tested. my TSH were .006 and TPO was 84. my endo will not return my calls, went to primary, started me on tapazole and propnyl. every day i feel worse. am unable to work or go to school. cant sleep, feel like im detoxing from opiods and my heart is beating out my chest. i have never been this sick. when do i go to the E.R.?  can anyone relate? please please help.

[goolarra]

Have you been diagnosed with a thyroid condition?

Are you on thyroid meds?  If so, which and how much?

Have any other thyroid tests been done?

[cress6]

I have a really bad problem with retainig water. It has gotten worse since I started working out. The more water I drink the more I swell. My tsh levels were .924 two weeks ago. Could it be thyroids that are causing me to keep fluids? I can't lose weight!! No matter how hard I try, I can gain 4lbs overnight in just fluids.my toes and fingers hurt I am so swollen. I go back to the doctor wednesday but have no clue what to ask or expect. Can anyone help me better understand?