Posted by Ian on September 10, 1999, at 5:00:23
In reply to Re: Thyroid level help TSH, T4, posted by jamie on September 10, 1999, at 3:26:45
The normal range normally encompasses 95% of the population: being mathematical its the mean(average) level plus and minus 2 standard deviations, (conjures up notions of standard deviants and extraspecial deviants or is that just me). Being in the range for practical purposes rules out you being Hypothyroid, giving you more thyroxine(T4) may just make you hyperthyroid.
T3 and T4 are both stimulated by TSH as T3 and T4 act on the same receptors only tbyroxine is used when people are hypothyroid.TSH(thyroid stimulating hormone) is a sensitive indicator and will increase to stimulate your thyroid gland if your low on T3/T4. I don't think your thyoid is the lynch pin in all this as although its not totally inconcievable.As a crude analogy your engine oil is low but its still above the lower marker. Other symptoms that may occur with hypothyroidism are
acute awareness of the cold (really averse to cold weather)
hoarse voice, dry brittle hair, heavy periods,weight gain,puffy thickened skin aswell as the symptoms shared with depression i.e decreased energy,libido,appetite .Ian
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