I feel not right with my hair not growing

You might consider asking for estrogen levels along with the thyroid panel. If you are entering or in the perimenopause, the decreased hormone levels are likely to thin your hair and affect your temperament.

This was tested in 10/4/2012 This was when I was on Levothyroxin...


ANION GAP 7 mmol/L 3-11
BLOOD UREA NITROGEN 15 mg/dL 7-25
CALCIUM 8.9 mg/dL 8.6-10.3
CHLORIDE 107 mmol/L 98-107
CREATININE 0.91 mg/dL 0.60-1.20
GLUCOSE FASTING 89 mg/dL 70-99
POTASSIUM 4.6 mmol/L 3.5-5.3
SODIUM 142 mmol/L 136-144
TOTAL CO2 28 mmol/L 21-31

This is the rest of my paper work and I think I did fasting on this one.10/04/2012 - EGFR IF AFRICAN AMERICAN
eGFR if African-American >60 mL/min/1.7 >=60
10/04/2012 - EGFR IF NON-AFRICAN AMERICAN
eGFR if Caucasian >60 mL/min/1.7 >=60
10/04/2012 - LDL CHOLESTEROL CALC
LDL CHOLESTEROL CALC 111 mg/dL
10/04/2012 - LIPID PANEL
CHOL/HDL RATIO 4.05 2.00-5.17
CHOLESTEROL 178 mg/dL <=199
HDL CHOLESTEROL 44 mg/dL >=41
TRIGLYCERIDES 116 mg/dL <=149
10/04/2012 - THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE PROGRESSIVE
TSH 1.18 0.30-5.00

Thanks for responding. I called my Endocrinologists to see about getting Estrogen levels tested but they never got back to me about if they we're gonna do it, cause he's the one requesting this blood work but I will be going to the same place where I always get my blood drawn and my family Doctor will be getting my results, so when I get them I will show you the results from the Synthroid that I'm taking now. Kathy

Angel, the first number is your result. The range posted a the end is what is considered normal for that test. Both of your numbers are within those ranges, so would be considered normal.

It's unlikely your symptoms are caused by thyroid issues, but do continue to follow up with your doctors. I note that they didn't do free T3, which could be important. It can be difficult to talk docs into doing the full panel sometimes.

I'm sure one of our Hashi's experts will be along to help more.

Hello again this is Angel00....I just called my Endocrinologists office but the reason my doctor didn't do the Estrogen was cause he was off and I wasn't aware he was. But they did a T3 (3.1) also but it never showed on my reports but she just told me it. But when he gets back we will discuss what other options is going on. Thanks for helping me out with solutions and my bases that might help me...Angel00

Thank You..I will look into things but everybody keeps telling me it's my age. But thanks for the advice and I will check into things, but my limitations of income is holding me back. Have a nice day..:)

My Thyroid levels are right but I think I will stay on the Synthyroid brand cause I don't seem as foggy but I also found out why my hair is acting like it is, cause I'm going through pre-menopause so a lot of things is happening with my body. But even though the doctor knows that I'm going through pre-menopause he is not checking my Estrogen levels for another 6 mos so that will be around Nov 2013 sometime. I started taking Caltrate Calicum and Vitamin D3 twice a day, Right now everything is on a stand still for me. I have my Osteoarthritis going on and my spine area where I had a Lipoma is very sentitive for some reason and I've been seeing a Chriopactor for that but he has helped me walk some but when I sit to long or stand to long it's discomfort, but not being active and no income coming in is keeping me confined right now. My teeth got worse in the last Year so I need a dentist and my hair on which not sure cause what I'm hearing on the HRT not sure if I wanna take that risk but I feel lost with my hair. I've been looking up stuff like ( How does it work?
The root of black cohosh is used for medicinal purposes. Black cohosh root contains several chemicals that might have effects in the body. Some of these chemicals work on the immune system and might affect the body’s defenses against diseases. Some might help the body to reduce inflammation. Other chemicals in black cohosh root might work in nerves and in the brain. These chemicals might work similar to another chemical in the brain called serotonin. Scientists call this type of chemical a neurotransmitter because it helps the brain send messages to other parts of the body.) and I also found this on (
Other Osteoporosis Risk Factors:

There are several risk factors that, alone or in combination, increase the risk of osteoporosis in later life. These risk factors include:

Small, thin frame (low peak bone mass) Low body weight (less than 127 lbs.)

Ethnic background (Whites and Asians are more prone to osteoporosis than Blacks)

Early menopause

Drug therapy (particularly steroids and glucocorticoids such as Prednisone or cortisone)

Elevated levels of thyroid hormone

Lifestyle (smoking, excessive drinking)

Chronic dieting

Menstrual abnormalities

Thyroid disease (associated with a marked overproduction of thyroid hormone)

Low calcium intake throughout life

Vitamin D deficiency

Individuals at risk for osteoporosis should act before menopause to reduce their risk factors, if possible. Five percent of bone mass per year is lost during the first 2 years after menopause. For almost all individuals, moderate exercise and improved calcium intake are good ways to protect against bone loss. Other interventions, when necessary, should be done before menopause, particularly since perimenopause may also be associated with significant bone loss. Remember also that while studies have shown that it may be possible to increase bone mass with HRT or other therapies, when peak mass is compromised during adolescence, it is never re-attained.) just checking my option right now but as months past, I just hope i can fix myself cause these doctors feel I don't think it's serious like I think it is. Thanks for Caring Angel0000