I know i should understand this but i cant remember for sure
Test came back:
TSH 1.53 uUI/ml 0.35-5.50
But i dont see T3 I thought that was the important one. This is the primary who used to be 'open' to lyme and writes my armour thyroid prescription
He also went off on me this time when i mentioned lyme...said it was all bs...so i dont want to question this until i have found a new doc since i have some other serious stuff going on
I cant find last years test cuz house is a mess from renovations-everything in totes. But im pretty sure im supposed to see number forT3 and if i dont the results are meaningless
Am i remembering this right?
I do have new sx of sleeping during day, sob with standing and doing household tasks less than 2-3 min, and this is new-i blamed it on heat intolerance and pollen allergies for awhule but still had it when heat and pollen stopped
He tested anemia and it was ok-i think-what test is for anemia?
My glucose is 109...it usually isnt high and this was fasting test
Any help understanding is appreciated
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I don't know anything about the thyroid. I really don't!
I am still concerned about your heart. You should not be short of breath just from standing and doing light tasks.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
Well cholrsterol numbers are really high...glucose is a little high...there are a couple of tests that heart is messed up...right? Oh i wish i was near my LL primary. C reactive protein and theres another one. I have a feeling this guy is all of a sudden scared of idsa stuff...hes totally different since mass general took over hospital
Posted by Abxnomore (Member # 18936) on :
TSH alone does not tell you much. He should have tested you for free T4 and free T3, as well, but most doctors don't.
Check out the site Stop The Thyroid Madness.
To bring down that glucose number eat a ketogenic or low carb diet. It's carbs that raise insulin levels, even complex ones. He should also check your HA1C levels, as well. If you correct your diet and your glucose doesn't change you may want to try Metformin. It works well in bringing glucose and insulin back into a normal range by blunting the insulin response.
You may be becoming insulin resistant.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
Homocysteine. It was always homicysteine and c reactuve protein
My old doc would always get those and if they were ok he said not to worry about the lipid numbers
Do you think i should ask for these? It would be cheaper than echo or carotid utrasound right?
Thanks
And tutu-thanks for being concerned
Posted by Abxnomore (Member # 18936) on :
They are markers of inflammation but don't really tell you all that much. Still if they are elevated you would want to know why.
If they are elevated, it could correlate with the elevated glucose. It's excess insulin that is caused by too much glucose (carbs) that contribute to inflammation and heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and a whole host of health issues.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Agree with Abxnomore about the testing and about the glucose and carbs.
Any chance you can get in to see a cardiologist? They need to see if you have any blockages.
Your doctor doesn't have to know anything about Lyme in order to properly evaluate the reasons for your shortness of breath and your possible thyroid issues.
Posted by Thewino (Member # 39086) on :
Ipkayak,
Yes. You are absolutely correct in that the T3 level is very important.
A simplistic way to look at this is your cells are 'screaming out' to your pituitary gland, "we need more T3." This will induce your pituitary gland to dump TSH into the bloodstream which eventually makes it's way to your pituitary gland, which makes T4.
A small amount, say 15-20%, of the T4 gets converted in the pituitary gland to T3 but this is mainly done by the liver. The T3 is sent out in your bloodstream to be utilized by every cell in your body by using it for burning calories. The cells in your body reach a point and signal to the pituitary that "we have enough T3" so the pituitary slows the production of TSH.
Having too much T3 in your body is like an engine being revved up a at all times. Your body is going full out burning calories. This can be very damaging to you, especially your heart. Too little T3 and your body doesn't have enough of the "engine revving ingredient" so your cells are moving more sluggishly and causing fatigue for the individual.
So, yes, the T3 level is very, very important. It is the actual form eventually utilized by your body.
This part of the endocrine system is very sensitive. So, if your levels are low and your body converts to T3 well, then a T4 supplement is appropriate. On the reverse, if your body struggles converting T4 to T3, then a T3 supplement is appropriate.
It is a very complex system and, as you can see, there are a lot of places or processes where something can go wrong. Any of the types of hormone transmitters OR receivers in your body's cells, thyroid, pituitary gland, or liver could malfunction causing miscommunication in this process. The correct treatment hinges on what is going wrong and the mechanism of exactly what is causing it to process incorrectly.
I hope this is helpful, TheWino
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
Ty-i left a message asking for more testing as politely as i could. Really feel like i am walking on eggshells with them now. They wont be in office now til tues. I feel very lucky they sent me the results