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Suggest Treatment For Tiredness And Hot Flashes At Night

Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2015

Question: I have both of thyroid removed in 2005 and now is on Synroid 88 mcg. I wonder what blood work I should ask my doctor to give me. TSH, T3 T4 , free T3 and Free T4. I feel very tired and I have this hot flashes at night that prevent me for having a good night sleep. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Free T4 and TSH level are important to know thyroid status of patient.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Free T4 and TSH level are important to assess thyroid status of patient.
Free from is available at cellular level and it is used to evaluate thyroid function.Most of T3 and T4 hormone are bound to blood proteins.

However,TSH is the most sensitive test to detect hypothyroidism.
Your symptoms may be related to hypothyroidism.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (11 minutes later)

that mean I need to bump up my medication. right? Thanks for the answer.

XXXX

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It depend on TSH level and clinical findings.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

It depend on TSH level and clinical findings.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar