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Im sure this has been asked before but could someone verify for me exactly what Range is a good one for the TSH and the t3 and t4. I am hypo but i do realize that the ranges could be a little different for each person depending on symptoms. My TSH was 6 i think anyway he increased my levo from 125 to 137 and it seems i am worse with the ringing in the ears and anxiety. I posted this all before so i apoligize but just wondering about the tests ranges. I go tomorrow and i am gonna talk to him and find out exactly what they are.
Thank you so much for your input. I definitely have tried to cut down on the caffeine. Also, i have had alot of stress in my family life that i feel has just thrown me into that hyper feeling.....thanks again
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Ranges for Free T3 and Free T4 vary from lab to lab; the AACE recommended about 8 yrs ago, that the range for TSH be set at 0.3-3.0. A lot of labs (and doctors) do not go by this "new" range.
Each lab has its own reference ranges for lab tests.
With thyroid issues, the good doctors tend to rely on symptoms rather than actual normal ranges, although they do like to have your results somewhat within the "normal" parameters.
Sometimes with an increase in medication, you will feel a bit "hyper" for a bit. It woud be good however to check your results with the normal ranges , and check in particular, your Free T4 and Free T3, as these tell the true story of where you are.
In the meantime, look at lifestyle modifications if needed: Cut down on caffeine and sugar. The adrenal system is often involved in thyroid issues, which affects your nervous system.
Caffeine and sugar are deadly to the adrenals, especially when fatiqued.
If your increase in thyroid medication does not change how you feel, you should then see an endocrinologist who deals with the "whole picture".
Above all, if you do not feel well, do not give up. Keep asking questions !!
With thyroid issues, the good doctors tend to rely on symptoms rather than actual normal ranges, although they do like to have your results somewhat within the "normal" parameters.
Sometimes with an increase in medication, you will feel a bit "hyper" for a bit. It woud be good however to check your results with the normal ranges , and check in particular, your Free T4 and Free T3, as these tell the true story of where you are.
In the meantime, look at lifestyle modifications if needed: Cut down on caffeine and sugar. The adrenal system is often involved in thyroid issues, which affects your nervous system.
Caffeine and sugar are deadly to the adrenals, especially when fatiqued.
If your increase in thyroid medication does not change how you feel, you should then see an endocrinologist who deals with the "whole picture".
Above all, if you do not feel well, do not give up. Keep asking questions !!
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