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Hi TSH, normal free T3 and T4

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dave64969
dave64969

Hello, my latest tests show TSH at 22 but T3 at 3.9 and t4 at 13.  I have been hypo for years and doing fine on medication but then, over the last while very tired, hence the blood work. 

When the tiredness started, the TSH was low/normal but it has spiked in the last month.

I will be seeing my endocrinologist next week but would appreciate any opinions from this forum.

Thanks!

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  • evergreen
    evergreen dave64969

    Posted

    I feel rubbish when my T4 is around 13. Very severe fatigue, swollen tongue and jaw clenching. You may be in the normal range but yoour body wants to be higher, hence sending out more TSH.
    • dave64969
      dave64969 evergreen

      Posted

      Thanks Evergreen. Can you say what medication you are on? Are you looking to change it?
    • evergreen
      evergreen dave64969

      Posted

      I'm just on carbimazole at present. We're at the stage where we're trying to get the perfect maintenance dose for me. Not easy!

    • dave64969
      dave64969 evergreen

      Posted

      Evergreen, So carbamizole is used to treat hyperthyroid, correct? Is that what your doc is telling you? 

      My problem seems to be the opposite: hypothyroid. High TSH but "normal" t3 and T4.  

      Anyone else have thoughts?

    • evergreen
      evergreen dave64969

      Posted

      My TSH is currently 4.8 so above normal. My T4 is 13. What I am saying is that I feel rubbish when my T4 is this low, so it may be that you need more levothyroxine (if you are on it) to bring your T4 a little bit higher.
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