5 Thyroid Lab Patterns that Doctors miss

If you are SUFFERING from the symptoms of hypothyroidism then you should be aware that there are SEVERAL lab tests that your doctor may not be ordering.

In addition, even if they DO get ordered, they may not be looking at them correctly!

This video will help you understand the common thyroid lab patterns that MOST doctors miss (unless you have a really good one).

Once you figure out the lab pattern that you have you can help identify which treatments would be ideal for your condition.

Pull out your lab tests and figure out where YOU fit below.

5 Thyroid lab patterns that Doctors miss:

#1. EARLY hypothyroidism.

TSH: high (greater than 2.5)*
T4: low to normal
T3: low to normal
rT3: normal
Ab: normal

#2. Conversion issues.

TSH: normal
T4: normal or high
T3: low*
rT3: high*
Ab: normal or high

#3. Obesity.

TSH: low or normal
T4: normal
T3: low*
rT3: high*
Ab: normal

#4. Low T3 syndrome (euthyroid sick syndrome).

TSH: normal
T4: normal
T3: low*
rT3: high*
Ab: normal

#5. EARLY Hashimoto's.

TSH: normal
T4: low or normal
T3: low or normal
rT3: normal
Ab: high*

As you can see from these patterns, it's VERY important that you get a COMPLETE thyroid labe panel. Getting this lab panel provides you with information to help you determine how your thyroid is functioning.

If you are feeling poorly or symptomatic then these patterns may help explain your hypothyroid symptoms.

Legend:
* means that you should pay the most attention to this thyroid lab test.
TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone.
T4 stands for free T4.
T3 stands for free T3.
rT3 stands for reverse T3.
Ab stands for thyroid antibodies.