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Those are very abnormal results. At my worse, my T4 Free was somewhere between 5 closer to 6. Now I’m about 1.09. My T3 total at my worst was at about 500, which steadily went between high 200s and normal 100s ranges. But now I’m at 95 Please note: Sometimes the labs that are tested are specific to you so I would err on the side of caution when knowing other pueoples labs are in relation to how you feel. One thing my doctor did do was evaluate more of my TSH and TSI levels and antibody levels. It’s not enough to just check your t4 and t3 when you have Graves because if you have hyperthyroid because of the autoimmune condition, your antibodies are what dictates the t4 and t3 levels. (as well as tyrottopin, cbc and hepatic levels, There can be many reasons your t4/t3 levels can be off, so sometimes not enough to evaluate your medication level. Hopefully, that makes sense to you. And all the best with your healing.

@@ItsBonnieAdams It must be a different T3. I just got new labs after being on beta blockers. My T4 Free, Direct went from a 6 to 4.89, so that is good. The range should be between .82 - 1.77; My TSH still shows there is none…below 0.005; Triiodothyronine (T3) scores 447, the range should be between 71-180; My Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) AB is 468, should be 0-64; Triiodothyronine (T3), free is 19.6, should be 2-4.4. Hope this helps. I’m new at understanding what this all is. MY doctor but me on 40mg of Methimazole and 20mg of Propranolol. The Methimazole gave me Vertigo and hives so he lowered the dose to 20. I understand I have to take something because my resting heart rate has gone up to 138. He keeps pressuring me to take it out or get radiation. At this point I want to give my body what it needs to heal. But at what point is it too much on the heart? Right now I am taking a lot of supplements, cutting out iodine and gluten/soy. Trying to eat lots of broccoli, kale, cabbage.

@@terahble8369apologies for responding to this so late. But I hope you are well and handling your condition better. My advice to you if you are still in the same position is an obvious one but I hope you are seeing an actual endocrinologist specialist. I know many of ppl with this condition get treated by their PCP alone but it’s important to see an expert in this field. Secondly don’t be afraid to get a 2nd please! It is a patient right to obtain all your medical records for yourself. You do not need to say why to you current doctor that you are attempting to obtain a second opinion. You want to note your treatment plans, medications prescribed with dates (HOW your dr decides to change your med amount is crucial with our condition - i described why in my video), symptoms and finally lab results. Surgery and iodine in some cases are not a quick fix and shouldn’t be recommended so early in the game. Update on me I am now on 2.5 mcg of methimazole and hopefully this Friday my dr will classify me in remission. But that goes to tell you in some cases the pills can be administered for many years with proper management and regular labs. Hopefully this helps

Also anyone on Methamizole, you have to make sure to get your blood tests every 5 weeks. This medication causes liver issues/ failure.

Firstly thank you for sharing your story. I’m so sorry you have to battle this and now a second time. How is it that your graves came back? Was your thyroid not completely inactive? Did you feel symptoms the second time now after RAI?

With suitable and careful management Methimazole can be taken for an extended period of times so far I’ve been slightly lucky to be on it still in in micro doses and regular blood checks Avery few months

@@ItsBonnieAdams so glad to hear Methamizole is working for you! In my case it was not doing much and it made me gain so much weight. It seemed that for 1 year radiation did it’s thing but in my recent blood it seems that my graves it’s back ( my thyroid is overproducing again). I noticed some symptoms such as hair thinning and shedding, muscle and joint pain ( sometimes extreme), stomach issues , tiredness and eye pressure… no palpitations this time so I thought it was just because of stress. Hopefully you continue doing well with your current health plan.

Prayers sis I would like to go the natural way also. Have you taken calcium and vitamin D?

Does your hospital have financial assistance? I applied for it and was accepted, they pay 100% of my bills because I can’t work.

@theroyalfamily1831 I have started Calcium and Vitamin D since the coleslaw pandemic but I'll be honest, haven't been consistent

Did buggleweed and lemon balm help you put on weight ma'am?

@nneomaokoye2121 unfortunately not. That's one of the most important things for me right now, too.

I agree.