Results comments please

[Greenwall]

Hi All. Just had results, and would appreciate comments. I think the thyroid ones are ok, but can't remember the T4:T3 ratios this morning ...

TSH 0.94 (0.27 - 4.2)

TT4 92 (59 - 154)

Free T4 16.7 (12 - 22)

T3 3.7 (3.1 - 6.8)

Over last 18 months TPO has reduced from 104.8 to 77.

Whilst TgAb was 434.3, but is now 618.

Is this normal for anti-bodies?

Thanks.

[Nanaedake]

I don't have autoimmune thryoid disease but my understanding is that antibodies can and do fluctuate. A gluten free diet may help to reduce them as may taking some selenium.

[Greenwall in reply to Nanaedake]

Thanks Nanaedake. I tried gluten free for a couple of weeks, but was starving, Hence I tried avoiding English flour, as in other countries where additives are banned they don't have gluten intolerance problems. I have felt much better since giving up the English flour.

[greygoose]

Your T3 is much too low. An increase in dose might help. But, forget about ratios, you need your results where they make you feel well, not where the text books say they should be. Ratios are for healthy people.

[Greenwall in reply to greygoose]

Hi GG. Thanks for all your replies. I actually feel really well - that's on my scale of things anyway. I gave up siestas after starting the levo 2 years ago, and the only thing that really wipes me out these days are migraines.. So I'm tempted to stick to current dose.... even though I still have a couple of smaller symtpoms. I just hate taking tablets.

[greygoose in reply to Greenwall]

Well, that's all that counts.