Im so confused

[creepypeeperz33]

Does a mild elevation of thyroid hormone mean i have thyroid disease?  My t4 is 13.0  tsh 0.18 .

[creepypeeperz33]

Im not ruling that out .This past year was something else.But i also have an aunt with thyroid disease. Which is something i didnt think of until recently. My symptoms have increased in severity it seems like overnite

[stella5349]

Stress can be a huge factor with thyroid disease - tramatic events and how the body reacts can trigger sometimes just a temp situation also.

Could that be something you have been experiencing?

[creepypeeperz33]

I go for more labs in a couple of weeks. No supplements or meds.

[creepypeeperz33]

Thank you as well for your response. I truly appreciate it:)

[stella5349]

Well  my thought is you are haveing a bit of a hormonal balancing going on with what you describe. How serious it is is only a guess without proper labs.

On a lab sheet the TSH indicates Hyperthyroidism but by no means should it be the sole indicator.

Are you taking any supplements or meds right now regularly?

[lcarter6]

A TSH of 0.18 means you are Hyperthyroid, and the symptoms you describe are some of the typical symptoms of a thyroid that is not functioning correctly.  More tests are probably indicated as others have said.  Don't be surprised if in the end your doctor recommends medical intervention.

[creepypeeperz33]

Thanks for answering. I cant say that i feel terrible all the time . Though i do have episodes where i feel extremely over heated accompanied by a racing pulse. When i take my temp its normal or just under. I also have bouts where all i want to do is sleep. I seem to be holding onto more water than usual. I think ive lost about 2\3 of my hair, but gained a disturbing ammount of facial hair.Im also having trouble remembering things that were just said to me just a few min. before.

[stella5349]

The tests you have a really just basic lab work. They don't tell much at all.

Free T3 and Free T4 should be tested along with TSH. At the level of TSH 0.18 you are a bit low but symptoms should be really looked at too with the labs.

How are you feeling?