Tyroid results can anyone explain

[Ash19]

Have had loads of pain and problems climbing stairs. My doc just rang and think I have a tyroid problem and I am going seeing an endocrinologist. My T3 results were 5.06 and my tyroid anti bodies were 92. I think this is an equivocal result. 60 to 100 is equivocal. Over 100 is positive. Can anyone tell me what these results mean and does it look like I have a tyroid autoimmune disease. í have been trying to find what causing my pains for a year so would be delighted to get a diagnosis finally. thanks

Was it definitely T3? That result is possibly in range and fine.

You would have been given tsh and t4 results before t3, could it have been this?

No def T3 result beside it shows range 2.89 to 4.88 pmol/L.

Ah yes, it's possible you have overactive thyroid disease or Graves' disease, but could possibly be Hashimotos and you are having a hyper phase, Hence referral to endo.

I can very much recommend the British thyroid foundation- if you can join, please do as they are a huge source of info and support, including helplines and the ability to ask their expert drs questions. Lots of patient leaflets and videos on the site. Also back dated magazines.

https://www.btf-thyroid.org/

The guides are actually really helpful to show friends and family who can't always really understand the symptoms you may be having.

This book is also very much worth getting as it explains very well the different courses that overactive autoimmune thyroid disease can take; it can be a bit complicated and so treatment can be different depending on the actual diagnosis.

Thyroid Disorders (Understanding) (Family Doctor Books) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1903474191/ref=cmswwrcppapiii_m60kEbKDC4G0Q

Always try to get a copy of / write down your results and roughly how you were feeling at the time, and the ranges.

Also, make sure you don't take any supplements containing biotin a few days / week before a blood test as this can sometimes skew the results if the lab uses a certain test creating a false positive or negative. This is the case for many blood tests apparently, including thyroid. It's hard to know which labs use what so just follow that advice to be safe.

People with thyroid issues often take biotin because their hair can thin and biotin can support hair loss.

Did you have a TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) result, too? If your TSH is low and your T4 (or T3) high it does point in the direction of a primary hyperthyroidism or autoimmune thyroiditis. Have you had any weight loss, or noticed that you feel hot all the time?

I'm not good interpreting results but I have had hyperthyroidism for 2 years now which started with difficulties walking upstairs as my main symptom. It's quite possible you have hyperthyroidism. Do you have any other symptoms?

Thanks everyone for replies. So problems walking up stairs. Legs kill me by time get to top and then fine after few seconds. Hard to tie up my hair or hold hands over head for any lenght of time. A sensation in my hands and legs I can't describe. Kinda flares up. Can't ware tight pants they kill my legs and on long journeys legs go crazy. It's hard to describe the feeling

That sounds difficult. Keep a list of your symptoms for the endo, have a look at other symptoms of both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and list any you have. There can be confusing cross-over symptoms of both.

The endo will clarify what's going on and provide treatment if needed.

I'd definitely get the book I linked to below to help your understanding of the different conditions and subsequent treatments.

Thyroid issues can sometimes take a long time to get on top of and resolve properly so consider letting your work and family and friends know as it can be tough and can affect your mental health both as a direct symptom of the varying hormone levels and also because it's an invisible and frustrating illness to be dealing with.

Best wishes and I hope the endo is helpful

Yes would be tired too. Thanks for all the info. Have appointment Thurs