[Hopeful23]

#1069421

From your test results that have a reflection of mine and your sudden weight loss. It does sound like it could be hyperthyroidism. However, I’m not a Dr or medical educator/facilitator so others with better knowledge and allowance will explain this post in more detail I just wanted to drop by and SAY MAKE SURE YOU GET A VERY VERY GOOD ENDO/ FAMILY DR. You are in for a long journey if you don’t. I wish you the best of luck stay proactive and if you have symptoms such as. Extreme fatigue/weakness, excessive sweating, rapid heart rate like 166-200+ I would make a trip to the ER encase of thyroid storm or something else.

Good Luck. Stay Strong & Proactive
Krystal

[RhondaG4]

#1069422

Hi and welcome!!!!

I can’t help you with your numbers, all I can say is if your body is telling you something is wrong, listen to it, and keep searching until you find a Dr that will listen to you. It’s your health, and your body and you know it best. Good Luck. Keep us informed. Rhonda

P.S. You might be able to get some answers from another board that is answered by medical personel. It is doctorslounge.com. Hope that helps!!

[Kimberly]

#1069423

Hello – The key to deciphering your labs is to look at the "normal" ranges. If your T3/T4 are *higher* than the normal range and your TSH is *lower* than the normal range, this is indicative of hyperthyroidism. ("Free" T3/T4 are preferable to "Total" T3/T4.)

Hyperthyroidism can be caused by an autoimmune condition like Graves…but it can also be caused when nodules form on the thyroid and start pouring out thyroid hormone. There is also a transient issue called thyroiditis that usually resolves itself over a period of weeks or months. Hopefully, your new endo will do further testing to pinpoint a diagnosis.

Best of luck!

Kimberly

[islandgirl]

#1019126

Good Evening

Just happened by chance i found this website. Dont know if i have graves disease. Have a appt with a third endo this wednesday. been trying to find out what is wrong for the past year. I have extreme weight loss, lost 30 lbs in the last year and muscles wasting. thought i was maybe Celiac but that came back normal for now i quess. i can eat and eat and never gain a ounce. i still think something is wrong with the thyroid.
was wondering if anyone can give me an opinion on my numbers for different dates i had done please

March 2009 t4 was 9.3
tsh was 0.34
t3 TOTAL @ 120f

second date:
May 2009
t4 free 1.5
tsh, 3rd generation 0.52
t3, free 308

also the immunoglobulin M was 51
immunoglobulin E was 51

Lipase 79H
HGB WAS 15.5H

yes i really dont understand all this….just looking for answers. I have been studying this board for the last few nights. was on some kind of thyroid medicine years ago and put on weight right away. It is just getting scary and soooooo tired of eating all the time and no energy. went from a size 12 to a size 1. something is wrong please help!!!!!! ” title=”Sad” /> ” title=”Sad” /> ” title=”Sad” /> ” title=”Sad” />

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