Posted by McPac on July 13, 2003, at 23:09:28
In reply to Re: Barb, Re: Hormonal info!! » McPac, posted by Barbara Cat on July 12, 2003, at 11:32:38
TSH of 2.1 is a good level. The lower, the better (.5 - 2.0 being ideal).
>>>>>>>>>Thanks Barb! I didn't know that lower was better.
However, TSH alone does not measure how the thyroxine is getting into your cells or if you have an autoimmune form, thyroiditis or Hashimoto's. A thorough thyroid workup includes free T3 and T4 levels, thyroid antibodies, and reverse T3 tests, but few docs will order these unless you insist.
>>>>>>>>>OK
Are you already taking thyroid pills of T4 only (synthroid, levothroid)?
>>>>>>>>>No, I'm not taking any drug for the thyroid. I have reason to believe that my adrenals may be at least part of the problem....thanks Barb!
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