Can this be the start of hypothyroidism?

[poppppy]

My friend , who has no diagnosis of thyroid issues, had had bloods done by a functional medicine practitioner and was told their free t3 and free t4 are suboptimal and "need to be observed for any further deterioration ." The results they were given are as follows( ranges given in brackets );

Tsh 1.5 (02.7 to 4.2 )

Free t4 13.9 ( 12 to 22)

Free t3 3.2 ( 3.1 to 6.8)

Thyroglobulin antibodies 18.2 ( 0 to 115)

Thyroid peroxidase antibodies 10 ( 0 to 34 )

Can I ask you all Is there any significance in the t4 and t3 being low end of normal ? Or are they just that " normal " .

Any answers very welcome . And thankyou so much in advance for you time and knowledge . Greatly appreciated

[Buddy195 Administrator]

When medics say ‘within range’ or ‘normal’ this may not be the same as ‘optimal’ when one feels most well. TSH should always be under 2, with most members reporting that they feel best when TSH is under 1. However, it is extremely difficult to get any treatment for via GP until TSH is significantly elevated.

Does your friend have any adverse symptoms or a family history of thyroid issues?

Has your friend had key thyroid vitamins tested (folate, ferritin, B12 and vit D), as having these optimal supports thyroid health.

[poppppy in reply to Buddy195]

Thank you . Yes my friend had the above tests I will ask her for the results thank you so much for your swift reply . Very kind of you

[FallingInReverse]

Is that the correct TSH range? Is the decimal point off?

Any symptoms? At all?

And has she had any vitamins tested?

[poppppy in reply to FallingInReverse]

Sorry its 0.27 . Thank you for pointing it out . And yes had vitamins tested . Will get her results. Dont think she has any symptoms . She had erythromelalgia diagnosed and chronic back problem . Thank you for your reply