Did not know half of this. Thanks.

Reference ranges differ between labs, so comparing two reports is close to meaningless.

Same here.

You are not imagining it and you are not being difficult. Document it and take the document in.

Reminder that a tracking number is not required in the post, but the dates and the carrier are.

Worth repeating that this is not medical advice and the answer often depends on who you are.

Log dose, time and sleep. Ten seconds a day and it turns the anecdote into something you can look at.