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» alibaba25 - understanding test results

Hi, I really need some help with understanding some lab test results. I have suffered from fatigue for a number of years sometimes to the point that I can barely function. Over many years I have been told I am a mystery, one Dr said my thyroid was enlarged and ordered a TFT, It came back normal, no further tests were done and I returned to my struggling life.
To cut a long story short I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, diagnosed after having subclinical hypo lab test of 5.5 (although within range for the lab)I insisted on a ultrasound, which showed diffuse thyroiditis,I have pushed to see an endocrinologist whom said he would treat me with Levothyroxin for a trial of three months due to my symptoms. I had a blood test before starting treatment as follows. TSH 7.8 T4 14.2, Thyroid peroxidase 189, total protein 79, Albumin 49, Globulins 30, Creatinin 62. some others that were neg.
I have now been on thyroxin for 6weeks and have been to have a blood test today to check to see how im doing.
My question is I have no idea what all the tests mean could you shed some light? as I am so cofused I am supposed to be hypo but why are my T4 levels on the higher end? Could you also explain why I might have high Total protein and Albumin and low? creatinin or would you say these levels are ok. I had some episodes of energy bursts about 3months ago,(although now have gone) I have lost about half the weight of what I gained) but still have weight gain episodes very briefly and then equally briefly I will loose it. I now felt worse that ever for about 8weeks. Help! from Ali

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