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I have been taking Armour Thyroid for years now. I have had thyroid biopsies, and have had ultrasounds yearly for bilateral “goiters”… (Has to be a better term for that!)

Anyway, went to the doctor on Tuesday, and yesterday they called read me the results of my blood work up. Most things were within range and just fine. Cholesterol a bit high but I can work on that.

My TSH was on the low side, but within the range.

My T4 score was also on the low side, but within the range.

But here’s the kicker… My T3 scores were outside the range on the HIGH side.

My doctor does not work on Fridays and so he was unavailable to walk me through the meanings of these numbers. I have searched online and high TSH and low T4/T3 indicate hypothyroidism. On the other hand, low TSH and high T4/T3 indicate hyperthyroidism.

But there is no discussion of what it means if the TSH and T4 are low, but the T3 is high. And I mean on the outside of the range. The only thing I found was some mention about an issue in the hypothalamus in the brain.

Any smart people out there who have a clue what I’m talking about??? Because I certainly don’t!

[This message edited by WhatsRight at 8:56 AM, July 24th (Saturday)]

Oh shit, I found it now. It is usually indicative of a tumor in the pituitary area. Oh great!

Please wait until you speak with your doctor and don’t panic. I’m hoping that they run the tests again and you can move forward from there.

My daughter is actually treated for both at the same time. Tirosint, liothryonine (T3) for hashimotos and methimizole for Graves. Called block and replace therapy. . She has her blood drawn every few weeks and adjusts meds accordingly.

Deep breaths WR.

Just saw this. Too bad Dr PJ isn't on much anymore, she does a beautiful job of explaining the different Thyroid numbers, and how they impact each other.

This is one area that I hate to admit, I lack good knowledge, and understanding.

Don't freak out too much. Even if it is a worst case scenario, and is a pituitary tumor, those are highly treatable, and removable. I have a dear friend fellow nurse that truly did have one, and they removed it by going through her nose, and sinus cavity. This could have been done as an outpatient but due to her multiple other health issues she spent a night or two in the hospital, and this was at least a decade ago.

Thanks tush.

To tell the truth, I can’t seem to buy a break lately.

I don’t know how to add pictures, but I broke out with a really bad rash from my shoulders to my calfs last night and it’s carrying on through to this morning. I thought it might be heat rash, but it cooled off later in the evening and there would’ve been no reason. Measles? Hives? Shingles?

I have no idea what it is, but it itches so badly that I think I might go insane!

if it's itchy and not painful it isn't shingles most likely. It is very specific and blistery.

Probably stress hives? Just a guess. Take a couple benadryl and check out for a few hours, see if it gets better. Also call your Dr for answers about your labs.

In a nutshell, yes, it can. I have Hashimoto's disease. It's an autoimmune disorder. Now, I'm 99.9% hypothyroid. But in The past, I've had both conditions at different times. There are so many reasons why this could be happening that it is useless to start diagnosing yourself for the worst case scenario just yet.

Wait until your doctor returns. You'll probably need a referral to an endocrinologist for further tests and evaluation.