T3 is high - out of range

elhunt0101 · 06-13-2011, 10:34 AM

Hi all. My apologies, I don't have the test results in hand. But my FT3's are high - just slightly over the range and my Ft4's are mid to 75% of the range. I take 180mg of armour a day - 90 in the am and again in the pm. I've recently had a jump in weight (9lbs and countin) and feel as I did when I first started this hypo process. It's going on 5 weeks now of this.

Could the too high T3's do this? Could it be a bad batch of Armour? Any suggestions on where to go from here? Thanks so much!

Ellie

Jorose · 06-13-2011, 11:53 AM

How long after you took you AM dose did you test or did you test fasting?

elhunt0101 · 06-13-2011, 11:59 AM

I was fasting.

inatic · 06-13-2011, 12:37 PM

what is your doctor suggesting?

How do you feel?

It is possible your dose is likely too high for you.

elhunt0101 · 06-13-2011, 12:44 PM

Thanks for trying to help -
The doctor is doing another uptake and an ultrasound. She's just my GP and is at a loss as to why the t4 is just above mid and the t3 is out of the range. I've gained weight, I'm tired, and a little depressed, although I have no reason to be. (I've been on welburtrin for 15yrs- no problems) It's weird. Have you ever had your t3's too high but not your t4's? What could be the culprit?

Ellie

inatic · 06-13-2011, 01:06 PM

T4 doesnt rise as high as T3 on naturals. when your dose gets too high your levels show, your body reacts.

Did she ever test Rt3 with your Ft3/Ft4

inatic · 06-13-2011, 01:08 PM

do you have any symptoms other than wt gain?

elhunt0101 · 06-13-2011, 01:27 PM

Hmmmm. When I was feeling good both my t4's & t3's were between 60%-75%.
I have unexplained depression, brain fog, swelling, I keep getting very odd illnesses (catscratch fever that caused by brainstem to swell, with grey outs in my vision), mono, reoccurrent sinus infections. Apparently, I'm slightly anemic and my immune system is shot.

) I'm just feeling 'puny' - too tired and fat.

I haven't had rt3 tested. So, it's possible that I'm just over medicated?

watcher513 · 06-13-2011, 03:12 PM

Did they test for Hashimoto's? That's a hefty dose and it sounds like it's way too much to me. What about lowering it. FT4 should be around mid range or lower. I'd probably try a dose reduction (via your doc) first and retest in 6 wks.

Jorose · 06-13-2011, 09:10 PM

And have the RT3 tested at the same time you have your next FT3 tested.

elhunt0101 · 06-14-2011, 06:39 AM

Hi. I do have Hashi's, but have never been tested for my RT3. Thanks for setting me straight on the T4's as I thought I was supposed to be at 75% for both. Makes perfect sense now.

Thanks to all for your help!

Ellie

06-13-2011, 10:34 AM	#1
elhunt0101 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 87 Gallery: elhunt0101 Stats: 175/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: 1/1/12	T3 is high - out of range Hi all. My apologies, I don't have the test results in hand. But my FT3's are high - just slightly over the range and my Ft4's are mid to 75% of the range. I take 180mg of armour a day - 90 in the am and again in the pm. I've recently had a jump in weight (9lbs and countin) and feel as I did when I first started this hypo process. It's going on 5 weeks now of this. Could the too high T3's do this? Could it be a bad batch of Armour? Any suggestions on where to go from here? Thanks so much! Ellie __________________ Ellie

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06-13-2011, 11:53 AM	#2
Jorose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 869 Gallery: Jorose	How long after you took you AM dose did you test or did you test fasting?

06-13-2011, 11:59 AM	#3
elhunt0101 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 87 Gallery: elhunt0101 Stats: 175/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: 1/1/12	I was fasting.

06-13-2011, 12:37 PM	#4
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 17,805 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182+/126 5'4 50!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach:Erik Ledin leanbodies consulting Start Date: LowER C since 2/02 wt training 10/15/02	what is your doctor suggesting? How do you feel? It is possible your dose is likely too high for you.

06-13-2011, 12:44 PM	#5
elhunt0101 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 87 Gallery: elhunt0101 Stats: 175/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: 1/1/12	Thanks for trying to help - The doctor is doing another uptake and an ultrasound. She's just my GP and is at a loss as to why the t4 is just above mid and the t3 is out of the range. I've gained weight, I'm tired, and a little depressed, although I have no reason to be. (I've been on welburtrin for 15yrs- no problems) It's weird. Have you ever had your t3's too high but not your t4's? What could be the culprit? Ellie

06-13-2011, 01:06 PM	#6
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 17,805 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182+/126 5'4 50!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach:Erik Ledin leanbodies consulting Start Date: LowER C since 2/02 wt training 10/15/02	T4 doesnt rise as high as T3 on naturals. when your dose gets too high your levels show, your body reacts. Did she ever test Rt3 with your Ft3/Ft4

06-13-2011, 01:08 PM	#7
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 17,805 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182+/126 5'4 50!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach:Erik Ledin leanbodies consulting Start Date: LowER C since 2/02 wt training 10/15/02	do you have any symptoms other than wt gain?

06-13-2011, 01:27 PM	#8
elhunt0101 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 87 Gallery: elhunt0101 Stats: 175/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: 1/1/12	Hmmmm. When I was feeling good both my t4's & t3's were between 60%-75%. I have unexplained depression, brain fog, swelling, I keep getting very odd illnesses (catscratch fever that caused by brainstem to swell, with grey outs in my vision), mono, reoccurrent sinus infections. Apparently, I'm slightly anemic and my immune system is shot. ) I'm just feeling 'puny' - too tired and fat. I haven't had rt3 tested. So, it's possible that I'm just over medicated?

06-13-2011, 03:12 PM	#9
watcher513 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 2,637 Gallery: watcher513	Did they test for Hashimoto's? That's a hefty dose and it sounds like it's way too much to me. What about lowering it. FT4 should be around mid range or lower. I'd probably try a dose reduction (via your doc) first and retest in 6 wks.

06-13-2011, 09:10 PM	#10
Jorose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 869 Gallery: Jorose	And have the RT3 tested at the same time you have your next FT3 tested.

06-14-2011, 06:39 AM	#11
elhunt0101 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 87 Gallery: elhunt0101 Stats: 175/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: 1/1/12	Hi. I do have Hashi's, but have never been tested for my RT3. Thanks for setting me straight on the T4's as I thought I was supposed to be at 75% for both. Makes perfect sense now. Thanks to all for your help! Ellie