naughtoj
Cathlete
Hi all,
My doc asked me to get a thyroid test when I went to see him for depression. Well, I did, and went to one of those labs where I get the results, not him. If my T3 Uptake level came out below the normal range, specifically it was 21.2 (norm is 23.4-42.7), do you think I need to go back to my doctor?
I ask because I know the values in the "norm" range are only the average. I wonder if my level is indicative of a problem. TSH and T4 were within normal range.
I am really hoping Tammy will see this (she is a MLT!) but I would love any comments from anyone that has had low levels of T3 or knows anything about thryoid stuff....
I'm cheap. I don't want to go see him if I don't have to....LOL...Thanks!
edited to add...........I do take oral contraceptives. Could this be the only reason for the decreased level? I read that it did make a difference, just wondering how much.
My doc asked me to get a thyroid test when I went to see him for depression. Well, I did, and went to one of those labs where I get the results, not him. If my T3 Uptake level came out below the normal range, specifically it was 21.2 (norm is 23.4-42.7), do you think I need to go back to my doctor?
I ask because I know the values in the "norm" range are only the average. I wonder if my level is indicative of a problem. TSH and T4 were within normal range.
I am really hoping Tammy will see this (she is a MLT!) but I would love any comments from anyone that has had low levels of T3 or knows anything about thryoid stuff....
I'm cheap. I don't want to go see him if I don't have to....LOL...Thanks!
edited to add...........I do take oral contraceptives. Could this be the only reason for the decreased level? I read that it did make a difference, just wondering how much.