Question on lab numbers
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I have gone to both Conventional Dr's and Naturopathic Dr's and as I'm sure everyone is aware of, they are total opposites when it comes to reading lab reports. For example: conventional medicine will look at a blood sugar result of 103 as normal because that number is not quite warranted in treating it with meds. Whereas, a Naturopathic Dr will say RED FLAG...RED FLAG....your sugar is high lets get it down by doing such and such...
I had just a couple of things come back on my labs that I just wanted to know what the cause is from being high. I know that right now I am in the beginning of Hypothyroidism. But, my number on my Thyroglobulin Antibodies was 2 IU and they want it to be 1 or less. What is this test exactly?
The other one was The Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies and that number is 18 and the reference range says it needs to be less than 9. The other test that they said was normal was my FSH test which my number said 36.8 but the reference ranges says, Follicular phase, (2.5-10.2)mid cycle peak(3.1-17.7), Luteal Phase(1.5-9.1) and Post Menopausal which that reference range says 23.0-116.4 which by my number, I fall into that category but I'm not post yet.
Can someone help me understand my numbers?
Thanks much!!!!!😝
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tina65315 lyn180246
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I read my result like you, post meno - im 52 and still having periods.
I don't get it either.
Im going to docs this week for HRT, he said he was happy to prescribe it for me.
lyn180246 tina65315
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annieschaefer lyn180246
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The hormone numbers........ugh.....source of frustration really. I was told at best they can give you an "idea" of where you are at, but like you, I was reading I was already post menopausal when I most certainly hadn't arrived there yet. Naturopaths will tell you that the saliva tests are more accurate......it's gets a bet confusing.
Honestly, my symptoms were my best guide. And it got really insane the last year. Thought I was going to lose my my mind for certain. So for me, the increased symptoms and unstable business was the best gauge for knowing the end was near. Now 1 year out, while there are still some odd feelings very occasionally, it's a vast improvement.
Wising you the best!
Anniexx
Things do get better.
lyn180246 annieschaefer
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