Posted 4/13/2014 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
After several years of thinking my PCP was doing the right thing it came to me my questions were not being answered. I went and obtained a T3 Free on my own because she dismissed the notion anything else was wrong. All she did was increase the Synthroid from 150 to 175 for hypothroidism. Below are the lab results I obtained followed by the testosterone results from the new doc. New doc immediately recommended the Endo visit. He also inquired as to why the testosterone was never done when I complained of ED and low libido.
To get to the point below is what I have so far. What do I need to ask. Two years ago I researched all this and it ended on deaf ears. The friend that was assisting me has moved away. She was beneficial at that time due to my brain fog. I feel like I am starting at the beginning again. I look at the lab results and try to understand them and my head starts swimming in circles. I know my hormones are out of balance but up till now I could not get anyone to understand this. I do not want the Endo doc to only treat for the low testosterone. I want everything checked that needs to be.
TSH004264 3.81 0.450-4.500 uIU/mL
Triiodothyronine,Free,Serum010389 2.7 2.0-4.4 pg/mL
T4,Free(Direct)019745 1.17 0.82-1.77 ng/dL
Testosterone, Total 243 L Final
Comment: Reference range: 300 to 890
Unit: ng/dL
(Note)
Tanner Stage Male Female
I < 30 ng/dL < 10 ng/dL
II < 150 ng/dL < 30 ng/dL
III 100-320 ng/dL < 35 ng/dL
IV 200-970 ng/dL 15-40 ng/dL
V/Adult 300-890 ng/dL 10-70 ng/dL
Testosterone Free, Direct 2.2 L Final
Comment: Reference range: 3.8 to 34.2
Unit: pg/mL
Symptoms I have tried to bring to the doctors attention:
Fatigue
Dry skin and hair
Hair thinning/hair loss
Depression
Foggy brain
Loss of memory
Difficulty concentrating
Dizzy spells
Intolerance to cold
Poor circulation/numbness in hands and feet
Muscle cramps with no exertion
Weight gain and difficulty losing it
Decreased appetite
Constipation
Gallbladder removal
Heart palpation
Anxiety, stress
Insomnia
Night Muscle and joint pain
Low Libido
Erectile Dysfunction
Nails splinter and come off in layers