Hi Elaine! Cathy from Illinois again. I have Hashimotos Thyrioditis.I had my internist do more in depth tests and have the results. Currently I am taking 100 mcg of levothyroxine. I was on synthroid originally but the pharmacy started with the generic 3 to 4 years ago. My mom said she noticed a difference when they switched to generic, so since I have been feeling a bit lousy again the doctor told me to try the synthroid again to see if I notice a difference. She said even though my T3 was a bit low she said that wasn't a concern just the T4 they look at and my dosage still within range to keep me at 100mcg. I was in the 3 range for the TSH? But I don't know if I have that below. I might not have gotten that copy. I have also gotten a prescription for Restasis for dry eyes, it helps a little, I have only been using a week now. Well here are my numbers:

T4 Free 1.03, Cortisol 13.2, T3 total .66, thyroglobulin antibody 51-negative, microsomal (TPO) antibody 269-positive, cholesterol total-204, LDL 130, Lupus ratio 1.00, LUPUS INTERP-not detected, APTT-B LUP ANT-31, CARDIOLIPIN antibodies: CARDIO IGG 0.6, CARDIO IGM 4.7, CARDIO IGA 15.2.

My doctor didn't seem it necessary to see a rheumotologist or endo. I am not feeling horrible, she thinks stress is playing a role, I have 2 small kids and went back to work full time because my husband got laid off. I do have an issue with dark spots like blood blisters on my toes since the winter and all her tests are fine, so she wants me to see a vascular doctor. Both her and my chiropractor said I probably have a mild case of Raynauds. I have always had cold hands and feet but this winter I was getting some numbness like frostbite feeling in some toes and fingers. The toes are on a foot that sustained a fracture twice in recent years. Thanks for taking the time to look at these! I feel comforted knowing there are people out there fighting for us to be knowledgable about our conditions that some of these doctors do not take seriously!