I would like some advice on some recent labs and symptoms I've been having. I would like someone to steer me in the right direction. FT3 189 (210-440) T3 83 (60-181) TSH 1.01 (.49-4.67) T4 5.98 (4.5-12) T-Uptake 42.29% (25.8-42.5) DEXA Scan hip T-Score -2.0 I'm 31-female-in good shape...Over the last few years, I've broken several bones and had a couple of stress fractures (I'm a runner). My periods have changed--much shorter and slightly irregular, and I've been getting headaches (often, but not too severe). I've put on about 5lbs, but nothing too major. I'm also sleeping a great deal, at least ten hours a night-not by choice. An orthopedic ordered these tests because of my last stress fracture. I was really suprised at how poor my bones are, considering my lifestyle. I'm wondering if, with these tests, I should explore further into the possibilty of having a problem with my pituitary. I certainly don't want to be looking for a problem or overeacting; but I also don't want to ignore something that can be fixed. I never really have thought of any of the "symptoms" as being a problem...each individually doesn't seem like a big deal, so I'm afraid of looking like an idoit if I get an appointment with a endocrinologist and my labs aren't off enough to warrent worry (I'm not a big fan of going to the doctor unless I really need to). I guess I would like to get a ...What I Would Do...from a few people. I have a follow-up with the orthopod tomorrow. Thanks So Much!! Jen |