OT: Low FT4 with High T3??? Anyone know what this could mean?

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Hi. I saw a few posts on the topic of the thyroid gland and decided to jump in

with a question that has been nagging me for many years now.

Off and on for the past 10 years (since I have been sick with Lyme), my FT4 has

always been in the low range and dips below normal often. On the flip side---

my T3 is always in the high range and has even gone over a couple of times.

I have been to 4 endocrinologists and they all just scratch their heads! None

of them feel my numbers are off enough to medicate me. And they have all

ordered their own " extra " test (thyroid uptake, RT3, pituitary gland scan...)

which all came back normal.... so I have been told " it's just what YOUR body

does, so it's " normal " for you " ..... and " let's just watch it " .....

Meanwhile.... I live life on the edge of dysfunctional. Living life is a daily

struggle. ALWAYS tired and sleepy. ALWAYS overwhelmed with normal life

situations (grocery shopping, etc...) and depressed.

I have tested positive for Lyme, so I know that is an issue. BUT on top of

treating the Lyme in and of itself, I feel I need to figure out what body

organ/function it is messing up and treat that as well.

Thanks in advance for your input!