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Can Body Convert T4 To T3 Hormone?
Question: How can I tell if my body is converting t4 to t3?
Brief Answer:
If both levels are normal, conversion is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and extra information with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The simple answer to your question is to make sure that both your t4 and t3 levels are within the normal range.
If t4 is within normal range, then it is normally converting to t3, which again should be within the normal range. But if at all the t4 is normal, and t3 is not then there is some conversion issue.
If you do not mind, please do share your thyroid profile with me so I can have a more clear picture. I would also like to ask why you have asked this particular query, what caused you to ask it?
I look forward to hearing from you and helping you further ma'am. If there is anything I have not explained in a manner best understood by you, then please do not hesitate to ask me again.
Best wishes.
If both levels are normal, conversion is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and extra information with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The simple answer to your question is to make sure that both your t4 and t3 levels are within the normal range.
If t4 is within normal range, then it is normally converting to t3, which again should be within the normal range. But if at all the t4 is normal, and t3 is not then there is some conversion issue.
If you do not mind, please do share your thyroid profile with me so I can have a more clear picture. I would also like to ask why you have asked this particular query, what caused you to ask it?
I look forward to hearing from you and helping you further ma'am. If there is anything I have not explained in a manner best understood by you, then please do not hesitate to ask me again.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. XXXXXXX I contacted this website because I feel so awful and my doctor is ignoring the symptoms. He only checks the t4 level and the thyroglobulin and TSH. He never checks the blood level for Ft3. Your answer has given me the information I need to ask him to check the Ft3 level. Thank you for your answer.
Brief Answer:
it was my pleasure entirely ma'am
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
Please do not feel disheartened about your doctor. I want you to know that if at all you do not like your doctor or his approach then please find another one. You should not have to visit a doctor who does not make you feel comfortable, and who does not listen.
I am more than happy to be of assistance, and please do not hesitate to write to me about any queries you have about your thyroid profile and if at all it helps, please do look up 'low t3 syndrome', and whether it is of any relevance to you ma'am.
I hope you find my response both helpful and informative, please feel free to write to me anytime. I am always here to help.
Best of luck and best wishes.
it was my pleasure entirely ma'am
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
Please do not feel disheartened about your doctor. I want you to know that if at all you do not like your doctor or his approach then please find another one. You should not have to visit a doctor who does not make you feel comfortable, and who does not listen.
I am more than happy to be of assistance, and please do not hesitate to write to me about any queries you have about your thyroid profile and if at all it helps, please do look up 'low t3 syndrome', and whether it is of any relevance to you ma'am.
I hope you find my response both helpful and informative, please feel free to write to me anytime. I am always here to help.
Best of luck and best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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