Recent test results for thyroid

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I recently received my thyroid test results and have a question about how to

proceed:

TSH, 3rd Gen. 0.26L (Ref. 0.40-4.50 mIUL)

T4, Free 1.2 (Ref. 0.8 - 1.8 ngdL)

T3, Free 3.0 (Ref: 2.3 - 4.2 pg/mL)

According to these results, my T3 and T4 are within normal limits, as verified

by my naturopath.

I have been taking 30 mg. of dessicated lactose-free thyroid for about a month,

and also Lugol's (transdermally) for about two weeks. I am up to five drops

(5%) per day, and am feeling so much better, energy-wise.

My naturopath said I should continue taking the dessicated thyroid since it

seems to be helping along with the iodine. Does this sound like a good plan?

Also, how will I know that I no longer need the thyroid?

Just to give everyone hope, for the past two years, I have not felt well,

extremely fatigued, digestive issues, cold all the time, muscle weakness,

strange pains in legs, etc. Well, I can finally say that I feel like my body is

responding to something, and I think it's the iodine and thyroid. Previously,

one year ago, I had tried the dessicated thyroid, but it didn't help me feel

better. Guess I needed the iodine. Thank heavens for naturopaths who are

really good listeners.

Pam H.