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What does it mean if my t3 (liothyronine) for my thyriod id low?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

T3 (liothyronine) low: T3 (liothyronine) or tri-iodothyronine, is the immediate acting form of thyroid hormone, as opposed to T4 which is the storage form. Low t3 (liothyronine) could mean a dose adjustment is needed.

Answered 1/15/2015

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On my thyroid panel test T4. T3 (liothyronine) uptake, FTI are normal. But, my TSH is too low. Whats that mean? Been getting treated for hypothyroidism for 2 yrs.

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I am hypothyroid and have thyroid antibodies..I took eltroxin 100 but my T3 (liothyronine) was abit low so i took eltroxin 125 and now my TSH is low .What that mean?

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On my thyroid panel blood test, my T4. T3 (liothyronine) uptake, Free Thyroxine Index are normal. But, my TSH is too low. Whats that mean?

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What does it mean to have a total T3 (liothyronine) and reverse T3 (liothyronine) in thyroid diagnosis?

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My T3 (liothyronine) thyroid is 1.75, Which came out as abnormal on the blood test. What does this mean? Should i be worried? Any suggestions? TY!!

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