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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Hashi~Test results??
Answered by
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.
Hashi~Test results??
by Ellly, Nov 30, 2006 12:00AM
Hi. I'm 25 years old. Just been diagnosed by my GP with Hashimoto, altho he's referred me to an Endo. ( I wont see for about a month)
My question~
My TSH is 13
My Antithyroglobulin is 6900
BUT my T4, T3, and Free T4 are all in normal ranges......
(he started me on .150mg of Synthroid)
My Thyroid is enlarged, more on the right side..
I'm confused. Why are my hormones 'normal'? Shouldnt they be low?
I'm new to all of this.
Thanks again.
xx
My question~
My TSH is 13
My Antithyroglobulin is 6900
BUT my T4, T3, and Free T4 are all in normal ranges......
(he started me on .150mg of Synthroid)
My Thyroid is enlarged, more on the right side..
I'm confused. Why are my hormones 'normal'? Shouldnt they be low?
I'm new to all of this.
Thanks again.
xx
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Dec 03, 2006 12:00AM
, Dec 03, 2006 12:00AM
You have mild subclinical hypothyroidism due to Hashimotos. If you have symptoms of hypothyroidism or a nodular goiter (enlarging thyroid) then treatment makes sense -- otherwise treatment is not necessarily indicated.
Since you have thyroid enlargement, it may be worth treating. But also will need an ultrasound to eval for nodules.
In either case 150mcg is a big starting dose for what you describe -- I usually start 50 or 75 and recheck in 6-8 weeks.
Since you have thyroid enlargement, it may be worth treating. But also will need an ultrasound to eval for nodules.
In either case 150mcg is a big starting dose for what you describe -- I usually start 50 or 75 and recheck in 6-8 weeks.
Hopefully the Endo will help you, but in the meantime the forum Dr. will be able to answer your questions. REply with the dosage if you don't mind. I'm very curious! Good Luck to you Ellly!
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Have you had your adrenals tested? Every doc should test them when find you have a thyroid problem.
But I called on Friday to ask about getting one, nobody got back to me.......