Don't understand levels

[Clare37]

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in feb given 25mcg levo but no change. Go last week increased to 100mcg I'm feeling ok but someone on here suggested I get my levels for last blood test. I have them but have no idea what they mean. They are TSH 10.48 free T4 9.5 can anyone explain to me please thank you xx

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You need to give the reference ranges as well so we can see where within the range your levels are.

Different places use different ref ranges which is why they are always needed; the ranges are not universal

[greygoose]

Clare, I just explained all that to you and I thought you understood.

"Well, that TSH is way, way too high, meaning you are hypo. TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is a pituitary hormone. It stimulates the thyroid to make thyroid hormone, so the higher the TSH, the less thyroid hormone your thyroid is producing, meaning you are HYPOthyroid.

To really understand the T4 (is it FT4?) one needs the range used by your lab, because the ranges vary from lab to lab. However, it does look low. T4 is a thyroid (T) hormone produced by the thyroid gland. And it would be logical that it is low because the TSH, as explained above, is high.

All in all, the results say that you are hypo and need thyroid hormone replacement."

That's what I said. What didn't you understand?

Grey

[Clare37 in reply to greygoose]

Yes I posted this before I read your reply on other post x

[greygoose in reply to Clare37]

Ah, ok. That's very strange. Oh well, as long as you do understand. Don't hesitate to say if my explanation isn't clear. I do get into a bit of a muddle sometimes. lol x