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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Had low thryoid levels before, but then normal?
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Had low thryoid levels before, but then normal?
by sunshine511, May 08, 2007 12:00AM
When I was a teen, my doctor informed me I had low thyroid levels and suggested I come back to get tested after some time passed.
Over a year later, I finally got tested again and levels came back normal. The doctor said that abnormal levels are common in teens and usually work themselves out. However, during that time I lost about 2/3 of my hair and now still have very very thin hair at 21. Plus I had (and still have) many of the symptoms listed several years later.
Why hasn't my hair come back? and what can I do? Is it possible that my levels could test normal and I still have a thyroid problem?
Over a year later, I finally got tested again and levels came back normal. The doctor said that abnormal levels are common in teens and usually work themselves out. However, during that time I lost about 2/3 of my hair and now still have very very thin hair at 21. Plus I had (and still have) many of the symptoms listed several years later.
Why hasn't my hair come back? and what can I do? Is it possible that my levels could test normal and I still have a thyroid problem?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 09, 2007 12:00AM
, May 09, 2007 12:00AM
Member Comments (2)
by Lake Lover, May 08, 2007 12:00AM
Get hard copies of your lab results to see exactly where you fall. I have learned that normal or what may be intrepreted as within range may not be the "right part" of range for me to feel my best.
