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I went to the doctor for symptoms of what i thought underactive thyroid but my tests came back with extremely high free t4 levels.what could this be ?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

can vary: High level of thyroxine (t4) confirms hyperthyroidism. Some symptoms, like fatigue, overlap between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.Common hyperthyr. Symptoms include heat intolerance, weight loss, trouble sleeping, fatigue, muscle weakness, nervousness, irritability, hand tremors, rapid or irregular heartbeat, mood swings, or frequent diarrhea and bowel movements and enlarged thyroid gland.

Answered 4/6/2014

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