Posted by Glydin 3.9 on February 12, 2009, at 16:41:42
In reply to Thyroid Function Test, posted by psyclist on February 11, 2009, at 13:11:14
> Results:
> "Serum free T4 level" 11 pmol/L (10 - 22)
>
> "Serum TSH level" 2.0 mu/L (0.30 - 5.50)
>~~~ I think a free T4 level at low normal may indeed indicate your thyroid level could be contributing to your lethergy. While your TSH isn't especially troublesome, it may be your body is compensating at this point to maintain your various thyroid hormone levels at, essentially, a lower normal. Some folks are symptomatic at border levels.
Mostly, screening labs are just that - for screening. I think it's worth a more indepth look. Levels are good tools but the whole picture is a mesh of physical and emotional/functional findings also. Some docs are willing for a trial of supplemental thyroid hormone(s) to see how it might fit into a plan for wellness.
Just to add, the main depressive symptoms I have are that of lethergy, lack of motivation, lack of drive.... basically sloth-like findings. So, if your AD is no longer making the grade, maybe a change or adjustment there is needed and would help.
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