I had a blood test yesterday, and everything was normal except for my free T3 level. My thyroid test results are: TSH: 2.33 microIU/mL, Free T4: 1.33 ng/mL, and Free T3: 8.4 pg/mL. Is this level abnormal? Does it mean I have hyperthyroidism? I read on the internet that it is not curable and requires lifelong medication. Is my result serious? I also experience hand pain and sensitivity to cold climates, but I feel fine in sunny weather. I am worried about my T3 levels.

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Your TSH and Free T4 levels are normal, but Free T3 is slightly high, which may suggest early or mild thyroid overactivity. However, this doesnt confirm a serious condition or lifelong disease. Symptoms like cold sensitivity and hand pain dont fully match hyperthyroidism. Its best to repeat thyroid tests after 2 to 3 weeks and check thyroid antibodies to see if its autoimmune. You do not need to panic early changes like this are often manageable.

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Take a THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES (ANTI MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES) Test or Take a TSH Test (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Test

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