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    nique2188 is offline New Member
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    New Blood Work Results are in! I don't trust my doc completely, what do they mean?

    I've been studying the difference between Testosterone , Estrogen, hormone imbalance, etc.

    A few things about me:
    - On depression medication.
    - Sleep Apnea - I use a CPAP
    - Low Thyroid, I take synthroid for that.

    I was diagnosed with Low T (had about 220) My doc started me on a shot every two weeks. Right after my shot I'd be at 800, and then towards the end of the two weeks I'd be at 300. I take a quarter of a shot four times every two weeks now instead of one every two weeks. I've felt better, and I would imagine I've leveled out at about 500 or so Total T.

    Here is the progression:

    1/09/2013: Before I started T-shots
    Free T: 45.1
    Total T: 222 LOW
    Free T3: 3.4
    Free T4: 0.65 LOW
    TSH: 1.22

    3/27/2013: Right after 2 week shot.
    Free T: 244.5
    Total T: 849
    Free T3: 3.8
    Free T4: 0.68 LOW
    TSH: 1.05
    Total PSA: 0.42

    9/23/2013: 2 weeks since T shot.
    Free T: 114.0
    Total T: 483
    Free T3: 3.2
    Free T4: 0.61 LOW
    TSH: 3.38
    Total PSA: 0.43

    Now onto my new tests:
    I just got these 5 things tested
    Cortisol: 9.2
    Estradiol: 21
    DHEA: 243
    FSH: 0.38
    LH: 3.00

    Can anyone tell me how the ratios are as far as Estradiol to Free T? Is there anything glaring that could be going on?

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    It will be easier if you also post the labs ranges.

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    not know the range but my normal range for E is 20ish to 50ish. What did your doctor say about the low t4

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    As to the thyroid issue, do yourself a favor and Google "Stop the Thyroid Madness" and you will find a website that is as exhaustive on the topic of the thyroid as this site is exhaustive on testosterone . What you read there might change your thyroid experience significantly.

    I have thyroid issues and was on a similar path as you. Then I found the information above and got on another treatment. Now I feel much better. Check it out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kcwebguy View Post
    As to the thyroid issue, do yourself a favor and Google "Stop the Thyroid Madness" and you will find a website that is as exhaustive on the topic of the thyroid as this site is exhaustive on testosterone . What you read there might change your thyroid experience significantly.

    I have thyroid issues and was on a similar path as you. Then I found the information above and got on another treatment. Now I feel much better. Check it out.
    I'm curious what's your thyroid protocol?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ppwc1985 View Post
    It will be easier if you also post the labs ranges.
    Here are the results with Levels

    1/09/2013: Before I started T-shots
    Free T: 45.1 (35.0-155.0 pg/mL)
    Total T: 222 (250-1100 ng/dL) LOW
    Free T3: 3.4 (2.7-4.7 pg/mL)
    Free T4: 0.65 (0.80-1.50 ng/dl) LOW
    TSH: 1.22 (0.34-5.60 ulu/mL)

    3/27/2013: Right after 2 week shot.
    Free T: 244.5 (35.0-155.0 pg/mL)
    Total T: 849 (250-1100 ng/dL)
    Free T3: 3.8 (2.7-4.7 pg/mL)
    Free T4: 0.68 (0.80-1.50 ng/dl) LOW
    TSH: 1.05 (0.34-5.60 ulu/mL)
    Total PSA: 0.42 (0.00-4.00 ng/mL)

    9/23/2013: 2 weeks since T shot.
    Free T: 114.0 (35.0-155.0 pg/mL)
    Total T: 483 (250-1100 ng/dL)
    Free T3: 3.2 (2.7-4.7 pg/mL)
    Free T4: 0.61 (0.80-1.50 ng/dl) LOW
    TSH: 3.38 (0.34-5.60 ulu/mL)
    Total PSA: 0.43 (0.00-4.00 ng/mL)

    Now onto my new tests:
    I just got these 5 things tested
    Cortisol: 9.2
    Estradiol: 21
    DHEA: 243
    FSH: 0.38
    LH: 3.00
    (I don't have levels for these yet)

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    Quote Originally Posted by luciuswillson View Post
    not know the range but my normal range for E is 20ish to 50ish. What did your doctor say about the low t4
    He didn't say anything.

    Any ideas on what I can do to raise my Free T4?

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    Quote Originally Posted by kcwebguy View Post
    As to the thyroid issue, do yourself a favor and Google "Stop the Thyroid Madness" and you will find a website that is as exhaustive on the topic of the thyroid as this site is exhaustive on testosterone . What you read there might change your thyroid experience significantly.

    I have thyroid issues and was on a similar path as you. Then I found the information above and got on another treatment. Now I feel much better. Check it out.
    Thanks for the site reference. I checked it out and saw Dr. Lowe's Thyro Gold is well recommended.

    Is that what you took?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ppwc1985 View Post
    It will be easier if you also post the labs ranges.
    Why do ranges matter? For example, 500 ng/dl is 500 ng/dl regardless of the range on the test.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Metalject View Post
    Why do ranges matter? For example, 500 ng/dl is 500 ng/dl regardless of the range on the test.
    They don't really.

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