Posted by Annie S. on September 10, 1999, at 11:36:06
In reply to Re: Thyroid level help TSH, T4, posted by jamie on September 10, 1999, at 3:26:45
> If anyone can help with comments on thyroid, here are my test results: T4 6.4, range is supposed to be 4.5-12.0. TSH 1.13, range .34-4.94. My results seem skewed toward the low side which would probably fall in a category of "subclinical yet significant" in depression. I don't know how those numbers work though. Are they close to hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism? Anyone know this stuff?
Dear Jamie,
I suffer from hypothyroidism and have had many blood tests done. From what I see of your test results, your thyroid is functionting perfectly normal. The TSH is really the key number to focus on. If your thyroid is under active (hypothyroidism), the TSH number will go way up. When I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism my TSH was 12. My doctor likes to keep it around 3.0. Hope this helps. Also, search the web for thyroid info.
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