Can I get my thyroid levels back to normal?

[Salluri]

Hi Friends,
Recently I checked thyroid levels for the first time and i am shocked. My TSH is 62.42 and T3 & T4 are almost within range but T3 is little bit low. Again I repeated as i was doubting, the results are: TSH is more than 100 and T3 & T4 are almost within range but this time T4 is little bit low. I am feeling little bit dull now a days and my legs and hands are paining too. Feeling so tired without working also. I am worrying whether i can get back my thyroid levels normal or not. Is there any exercises or treatments to get my levels normal?

Thanks in advance,
Bhaskar Salluri

[Salluri]

Dear Barb135,
Thank you so much for your reply.
Recently a test called "Anti Thyroid-Anti bodies" related to Hashimoto, is done and the result shows 127.69*. Reference interval is <5.61 Units:IU/ml.
I didnt not understand what it means. With this results, is it possible for me to get my thyroid levels back to normal. Please explain and advise me some medication. I am bit tensed about the result.

With regards,
Bhaskar S

[Salluri]

After one month since my last tests were done, I have checked my TSH and Free T3& Free T4 again on 31 march 2014. The results are TSH>100, units:uIU/mL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 0.27-4.20), Free T3 = 2.44, units:pg/mL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 1.5-4.1), Free T4=0.65, units:ng/dL ( reference range: Euthyroid: 0.8-1.9, Hypothyroid: ND-0.7, Hyperthyroid: >2).

In my previous tests i checked Total T3 and T4 and now Free T3 and T4, both show that T4 is lower than the reference range and TSH is too much high.

Is it really possible?
I doubt the results..

if so, Can you please suggest me what should i do to get my thyroid levels back to normal?

With regards,
Salluri Bhaskar

[Barb135]

You aren't going to get better, if you don't start taking the medication to get your hormone levels up where you need them.  I agree that 100 mcg might be high to start with.  Typically, it's best to start lower and work your way up as tolerated.  You could try splitting each pill and taking only 1/2 (50 mcg) per day, for a few days to see how you do.  If you tolerate the med okay, you can go on up to the full 100 mcg. Of course, this should be discussed with your doctor.

Your total T4 is actually below the bottom of the range, so we would expect your Free T4 to be similar.  Your Total T3 is very low in the range, so we'd expect your Free T3 to be similar.  Of the Total T4 in your system, approximately, 90-95% will be bound by protein and is unavailable.  Same goes for the Total T3.  Next time you get tested, ask your doctor for Free T3 and Free T4.

Free T3 is the hormone that's actually used by individual cells; Free T4 is a storage hormone that must be converted to Free T3 in order to be used by the cells.

No amount of exercise is going to help you, at this point.  Your thyroid levels are too low and you need to take the med, in order to bring them up.

[Salluri]

Thanx maám for your reply.
Test was done on Feb 22, 2014. The results are Total T3=120, units:ng/dL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 80-200), Total T4=4.73, units:ug/dL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 5.1-14.1) TSH>100, units:uIU/mL ( reference range: Healthy adults: 0.27-4.20).

I have not yet started taking Thyronorm. My Doctor suggested 100mcg/day which is high. So I am thinking whether i should start taking medicine or not. Meanwhile i am trying some physical exercises. Please study my case and give some suggestions.

with regards,
Bhaskar Salluri

[Barb135]

Please post your actual lab results, as printed on the lab sheet... if the T3 and T4 are "free", that will be specified on the report.  If not specified, they will be total.  Even though the totals are obsolete, we might still be able to get an vague idea of what's going on.  Be sure to include reference ranges, which vary lab to lab and have to come from your own report.

How long have you been on the Thyronorm?  It takes 4-6 weeks for the med to reach full potential in your blood.  How long ago was that last blood test that showed TSH at 100?  Since it takes a while for the Thyronorm to reach potential in your blood, it may not have had time to bring the TSH down.

It's also not unusual for symptoms to get worse, or for new ones to appear, when first starting on thyroid replacement hormones.  In addition, your doctor started you on a pretty high dosage, which could also be having an effect.  Typically, it's best to start with a smaller dose and work up as the body gets used to each increased dose.

[Salluri]

I dont know whether it is free T3 and free T4 or totalT3 or T4.. But feeling very weak.. what should i do to come out from this problem...?

[Barb135]

Your parents don't have to have thyroid disorder in order for you to get it, but it could still be hereditary.  My sister and I were the first ones to get it in my family.

If you have Hashimoto's, it's not really "fixable", even though your thyroid levels can be returned to normal with the thyronorm.  

You should get thyroid antibody tests to confirm/rule out Hashimoto's  before taking iodine supplements, as iodine is contraindicated with Hashimoto's and can exacerbate antibody "attacks".  The tests you need to confirm Hashimoto's are Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOab) and Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TGab).  

Hashimoto's is progressive in that the antibodies will continue to attack the thyroid until it no longer makes any hormones at all and you will be completely dependent on the thyronorm for the hormones you need.  

What were the exact levels of your T3 and T4 and were those Free T3 and Free T4 or were they Total T3 and Total T4?  They aren't the same tests, with the Total T3/T4 not being as useful as the Free's.  Be sure to include reference ranges with all labs, since ranges vary lab to lab and have to come from your own report.

[vegankay]

Please guys can thyroid disorder result in diarrhea,pains in the eye and joint,tingling,coldsweat,hot flashes,neck pain and badbreath.i need a help please or is it hiv?

[Salluri]

Dear Gibbon1,
Thank you so much for your reply. I am a male, 30 years.
I asked my GP about the reason why I got this problem. He said that it could be because of Heredity. But I dont think that my patents have this problem. He simply suggested to take Thyronorm of 100mcg/day on empty stomach. He said that we can not do any thing to make thyroid gland normally also he said that taking supplements is the only solution.
I like playing sports and games and i do play now also.

I am feeling that
1. my head is heavy when work on my system for some time.
2. Legs and hands are very weak.
3. Some times breathing problem also.
4. some times, Motion is not free
5. Some times, feeling like earth is moving away from us.
6. Feeling cold.

Can You( Any one) please suggest me what i should do to make my thyroid gland to work normally?

With regards,
Bhaskar Salluri

[Gibbon1]

Nice Healthy Pituitary gland you have.  TSH is probably high because your pituitary gland is trying very hard to get your thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones.  This is fixable.

Two possible reasons.

You could have Hashimoto's disease, You can look it up and read about it. Cause is the immune system attacking the thyroid. It's very common, mostly in women. Treatment is replacement hormones.

Also could be iodine deficiency. It's rare in the United States and Europe, but not uncommon in India and other parts of the world. Treatment is iodine supplement.

I you should see a doctor and have him sort out what the actual cause it and what treatment is needed.