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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
How did my TSH go from 3 to 66 in 3 months?
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.
How did my TSH go from 3 to 66 in 3 months?
by ashley189, Apr 21, 2008 03:39PM
I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 6 months ago. I have not had a period for over a year and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant. I have seen a fertility doctor and was supposed to start Clomid next month. I have been watching my thyroid levels every 3 months. In January 08 my TSH was a 3.00 and today I got my blood work done. My endocrinologist called and he said that my TSH is 66. How could it have went up that much, that fast? I was not taking any meds. Today he started me on Levothyroxine and am taking 100 MCG. I feel incredibly tired and short of breath, having bad nights sweats and such. My weight is still normal at 125. Any advice would help. I obviously have had to put the fertility on hold until my thyroid is under control. I was just wondering if 66 is dangerously high because he sounded very concerned about it?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Apr 21, 2008 04:03PM
, Apr 21, 2008 04:03PM
It's a little unusual to go that low that quickly - but it seems to be due to Hashi. Would have considered levothyroxine w/ TSH of 3.0 w/ antibodies and trying to conceive. Anyway, TSH of 66 suggests severe hypothyroidism and treatment is indicated. 100mcg is a good start. It should level out in 6-12 weeks, then resume fertility issues. Recheck TSH in 5-6 weeks.
