New bloods

[Misery]

VA didn't have a Dr for me at local clinic, result I got a bunch of test done!

I was really struggling with a T dose of 200mg split daily and in anticipation of new bloods I lowered dose to 150mg a week for one week and then to 140mg a week, a game I have to play so VA wont cut my dose. However I'll be staying at 140 a week for at least the next 4 to 5 weeks and redo tests, calculated Free-T has me thinking that I don't need 200mg a week.

Can some of you guys take a look at these?

Thyroid:
TSH, 4.28 - 0.34 - 4.84 uiU/ML
T4 Free 0.63 - 0.63 - 1.36 ng/dl
T3, Total 1.17 - 0.66 - 1.66 ng/ml

DHEA-S 315 - 10-90 ug/dl

Test Total 610 - 280-800 ng/dl
SHBG 22.9 20-50 mmoL/L

25 hydro vit D - 42.07 - 31.00 - 100.00 ng/ml

Thyroid bloods caught my eye, but I dont know what the values mean. Help? I couldn't strong arm DR into Reverse T-3.

DHEA-S is way above range, any concern here?

I used tru t calculator and free T is 22.20 ng/dL, I'm not sure what range calc uses. I imagine that my result is high for a 51 year old?

I don't understand Vit D value I am in the Sun at least 4hrs a day and drink two gallons of whole milk a week.

 

[antelopers]

Your thyroid numbers are concerning. Are you absolutely forced to use the VA? They're notorious for poor treatment in this field. Shelling out the money for a private doctor or clinic would probably benefit you immensely.

 

[Vince]

Your TSH is high, It would be good to have your antibodies checked and your reverse T3.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

I will move this to the right forum: Blood Test Discussion

Also, with a post title of "Bloods" you wont get much help. Be specific!

 

[Dr Caleb Calkins]

Your DHEA looks good. The range seems off vs other lab companies. I agree with getting a FT3 and RT3 but understand it can be tough through the VA. There is a good chance you may have some low thyroid symptoms with your TSH and total T4 numbers. Vitamin D is low normal which can happen even with sun exposure, 3-5,000iu of Vitamin D3 is a good place to start.