This is all I have for test results...

[MAB5]

I was told today that it will be April before I get an appointment with a specialist. Here is what results I have from my hospital stay

T4 Free 3.550

T4 Total (for free t4) 14.8

TSH 0.021

This is all I see from my blood test results. Is there anything else I should look for.?

[Rapunzel]

The ranges ( in brackets by the side of the reading)

D3 B12 Ferritin Folate - all need to be optimal before your thyroid will work properly. You may not be hyperthyroid but have Hashimoto's. I have an enormous distaste for the haste with which your medic thought RAI and going hypo on presentation of your symptoms.

Do not pass go until you have seen an endocrinologist who specialises in Thyroid disorders, not diabetes.

thyroid-info.com/articles/s...

[MAB5 in reply to Rapunzel]

I will wait until I have all my answers and have no intention of allowing an RAI. I am in South Georgia and the level of Healthcare here is horrible. I am now looking elsewhere for a specialist. My GP failed to send my referral, it has been a month since my hospital stay, now I am again at step one, this specialist also does diabeties,should I keep LOOKING? She is way backed up.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

I noticed just at quick glance on your other posts that you have recently quit smoking

It is well recognised that stopping smoking can trigger latent or hidden thyroid problems

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/resear...

verywell.com/cigarette-smok...

thyroid-info.com/articles/s...

You need to test thyroid antibodies

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

TSI antibodies for Graves

TPO antibodies for Hashimoto's (& Graves)

Also vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

Always get actual results and ranges on every test

[MAB5]

Yes, I quit July 23, and yes this began shortly after that. I do believe it was triggered or uncovered by my quitting. I think I have always had thyroid issues, due to certain hormonal imbalances and a long history of fainting since childhood. Just not sure what to do about it, not getting any favorable answers here from GP, they just want to kill the thyroid, they disagree that quitting caused it. Looks like I will have to wait until April to see the specialist so when I do I will make sure they do all the needed tests. Long wait for answers and the medicine I have now helps but not much better. Thanks for responding.