Abnormal, High, and Low Lab results- Should I be concerned?
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Should I be concerned with these results?
I recently had a panel of tests after complaining for years that: I'm feeling extremely tired, unable to sleep (I'm writing this at 2am.), losing my hair, nails constantly tearing, and just Exhausted from chronic pain, muscle spasms and lethargy.
(Keep in mind I've always felt something was wrong, but since I "look healthy" (I teach fitness classes part-time) Dr's would just say, I'm "depressed" all the time. I even gave in, and took Wellbutrin, which made me feel numb, I hated it, and it didn't help at all.
It wasn't until I finally paid for an outside Dr. to review my results that she added more tests to the many, I feel my Dr's just ingnored. However, the new Dr. seemed stumped as well, and placed me on a low thyroid medication I just started, but doesn't seem to help much.
Now after reading online, I'm afraid of the side effects of the Thyroid medication. Should I go off it?
***Here are my test results, and "ranges" I was given by the lab:
1. MTHFR, C677T = result: Homozygous, NO Range given, However flagged with A = Abnormal (?)
2. Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy Tot. = 28, Range: 30-100ng/mL
3. Uric Acid = 2.3 Range: 2.6-6.0 mg/dL, Flagged with L (Low).
4.Prothrombin Time = 13.8 Range: 11.8-13.5sec, Flagged as H (High).
5.Homocysteine=14.8 Range: 3.7-13.9 umo/L, Flagged as H/High(?)
6. GGT = 90, Range=5-55 U/L, Flagged as H
7. Free T3=2.23, Range: 2.3-4.2pg/ML, Flagged as L-low(?)
8. DHEA Sulfate = <15, range:="" 15-170="" ug/dl="" 9. ="" vitamin="" b12="1226," range: ="" 211-911="" pg/ml,="" flagged="" as="" h="" 10. ="" thyroid="" perox="" autoab="37" , ="" no="" range="" given,="" just="" say ="" “iu/ml”,="" flagged="" as="" h="" **not="" sure="" if="" these,="" should="" be="" considered,="" but="" other="" tests="" taken="" showed:="" 11. ="" cortisol="">15,><1.0 -="" no="" range="" given="" only="" shows="" “ug/dl”, ="" no="" flag="" (should="" i="" be="" concerned?)="" 12.tsh="1.9, " standard="" range="" given: ="" .34-4.82="" ulu/ml, ="" no="" flag="" 13. ="" free="" t4=".99, " standard="" range="" given: ="" .99, ="" standard="" range="" given: ="" .59-1.61="" ng/dl="" 14.="" i="" recently="" had="" a="" cortisol="" random="" test="" and="" it="" cam="" in="" at="">1.0 ><1.0, but gave me no values to compare to.
15. prior to this test i had a cortisol, "post suppression test" which came it at 1.0, but again no ranges were given.
i even saw 2 endocrinologists who said they couldn't help me!
can you explain the difference in tests?
what are normal ranges for these tests?
for some reason, i feel the dr.’s i've seen thus far, must not have paid much attention, as these are a lot of "flags," and they just said nothing to worry about. however, they spent very little time reviewing my tests with me, and just kept telling me to take antidepressents!! (which infuriates me, as i'm not depressed!!)
should i get another opinion?
and what kind of dr. should i see?
i have been feeling extremely fatigued (i am tired, but can not sleep at night) i am not worried or anxious about anything. my mind is clear, although i tend to forget a lot lately, and i think it's because of the lack of sleep!! i want to sleep, but can't!, and sleeping pills make me so groggy in the am.
i’ve read a bit on line, that has me a bit concerned, but don’t want to seem like a “hypochondriac” either. i feel my dr.’s already think i am one!
i began complaining about my weight gain, lethargy, lack of sleep, and just not feeling myself,etc; almost 10 years ago! however, even though i eat well and exercise, my symptoms have progressively gotten worse with time.
should i be concerned with these results?
do the results combined add up to a diagnosis?
what type of dr. should i see to interpret these results and accurately guide me to getting and feeling myself again?
could these results, cause osteoarthiritis? as i was just diagnosed with it in my hip, and the orthopedic dr's are talking hip replacement!! (and i'm only 50 and fitness is my passion!)
should i be concerned?
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15. prior to this test i had a cortisol, "post suppression test" which came it at 1.0, but again no ranges were given.
i even saw 2 endocrinologists who said they couldn't help me!
can you explain the difference in tests?
what are normal ranges for these tests?
for some reason, i feel the dr.’s i've seen thus far, must not have paid much attention, as these are a lot of "flags," and they just said nothing to worry about. however, they spent very little time reviewing my tests with me, and just kept telling me to take antidepressents!! (which infuriates me, as i'm not depressed!!)
should i get another opinion?
and what kind of dr. should i see?
i have been feeling extremely fatigued (i am tired, but can not sleep at night) i am not worried or anxious about anything. my mind is clear, although i tend to forget a lot lately, and i think it's because of the lack of sleep!! i want to sleep, but can't!, and sleeping pills make me so groggy in the am.
i’ve read a bit on line, that has me a bit concerned, but don’t want to seem like a “hypochondriac” either. i feel my dr.’s already think i am one!
i began complaining about my weight gain, lethargy, lack of sleep, and just not feeling myself,etc; almost 10 years ago! however, even though i eat well and exercise, my symptoms have progressively gotten worse with time.
should i be concerned with these results?
do the results combined add up to a diagnosis?
what type of dr. should i see to interpret these results and accurately guide me to getting and feeling myself again?
could these results, cause osteoarthiritis? as i was just diagnosed with it in my hip, and the orthopedic dr's are talking hip replacement!! (and i'm only 50 and fitness is my passion!)
should i be concerned?
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Merryl sao95050
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If your thyroid is low it can cause lots of symptoms such as thinning hair, tiredness, can't sleep at night, dry skin, constipation and more. At least give them a try.
I have been on thyroxine for 4 years and feel better. Before I went on them i had the above symptoms and wanted to sleep all day and had no energy. Good luck.
penny49988 sao95050
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It sounds as though you are going through alot and hopefully will find some resolution soon.
Although it can be frustrating to be heard, there are times when there is no fast answer. I think it would be a good idea to keep looking for a Dr. until you find the one that can help you. So hang in there and hopefully it all goes well. Aside from that I'm not really sure about your test results. Any one I know that has taken thyroid meds generally feels better once they get the correct dose.
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Jaybelle sao95050
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Your symptoms are entirely consistent with vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D deficiency osteomalacia (adult rickets), particularly the fact that you are complaining of extreme fatigue and pain in your hips, which is highly indicative.
Your doctor can offer you a high dose vitamin D supplement to resolve this and encourage your skeleton to remineralise. At the very least I would advise you to ask your doctor why he/she has not offered a supplement for your low vitamin D. Do look up vitamin D deficiency and the symptoms of osteomalacia for yourself and see what you think!
There are threads on here for us poor vitamin D deficient cripples. Look them up and let us know how you get on.
All best wishes,
:-)
sao95050 Jaybelle
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Jaybelle sao95050
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charmingskin sao95050
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Thanks.
Charming Skin