Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

thyriod issues

TSH CASCADE,3RD GEN WITH REFLEX TO FT4  test done..my results are 0.808 would that be considered normal.im having all symptoms, cold, wieght issues, tiredness,extreme fatigue,losing hair, growing hair where shouldnt be.Constantly craving ice.I have diagnosed with iron defiency.
1 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
649848 tn?1534633700
COMMUNITY LEADER
Yes, 0.808 would be considered normal for the test that was ordered. Unfortunately, that test is very outdated and really should never be ordered.  what it means is that the lab should analyze TSH and if that's in range, they should do nothing further, but if TSH is out of range, they should analyze Free T4... They should be ordering Free T4, regardless of the TSH result, because it's very possible that you have Central hypothyroidism, which is a problem with the pituitary/hypothalamus axis, not the thyroid gland.  

The way it works is that the pituitary gland produces TSH to stimulate the thyroid, but if there's problem with, either the hypothalamus or the pituitary gland, that can't happen, so even if the thyroid works right, you'll be hypo...

Talk to your doctor about Central/secondary hypothyroidism and make sure s/he orders Free T4 and Free T3, which are the actual thyroid hormones.

Since you're growing hair where it shouldn't be, ask to be tested for reproduction hormones, as well, particularly, testosterone and possibly, the adrenal hormone DHEA.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Thyroid Disorders Community

Top Thyroid Answerers
649848 tn?1534633700
FL
Avatar universal
MI
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.