[melissaN]

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I have been trying to find out if I have graves. I will try to be very brief. Im 42; had three episodes of postpartum thyroiditis. Was briefly followed by an endo years ago for this. Was losing weight like crazy, tachycardia, horrible anxiety (felt like I could jump out of my own skin), hair loss and insomnia. This was after third child in 1998. I was put on inderal and had a raiu scan. After this, my endocrinologist retired and I never followed up. I have gained 70 lbs. And still have many symptoms. Both my grandmothers had graves. My only abnormal tsh was with my 3 rd pregnancy. Currently all thyroid labs are normal except reverse t3, which is elevated. My question has focused on tsi…. my results 39 and according to lab <140 is ok. Why would I have any tsi in my blood. I am petrified of turning into my grandmothers (both had horrible exopthalmus).

Any information would be appreciated.

[davidkang106]

#1174766

I would suggest looking further into it. If you read my “Graves?” thread I am going through the exact same thing. My TSH and Free T3 levels are normal and my Free T4 is only sliiightly above “normal” range however I am also experiencing very severe Graves’ symptoms along with the eye symptoms as well.

My TSI levels were also in “normal” range. If you read my thread some of the other members and patients here have made some veery informative and helpful posts. =]

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