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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Worried about my daughters TSH level
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.
Worried about my daughters TSH level
by MsLynn, Apr 20, 2007 12:00AM
My daughter had her thyroid checked. Her TSH is 2.224, her T4 is 9.2 and her T3 uptake is 29, and her free Thyroxine index is 2.7. She never wants to wake up, she is cold all the time, her hair falls out, she has lost interest in daily activities, she has had problems with her bowels, and she is easily angered. Her school work has dropped and she can't seem to get anything done. I just started on Synthroid over 2 months ago and have really been helped by it. Should I look into this for her as well?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Apr 20, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 20, 2007 12:00AM
The levels look pretty good -- would check antibodies to finish the thyroid eval -- if negative, then would pursue other options and not consider thyroid treatment.
Member Comments (2)
by Lake Lover, Apr 20, 2007 12:00AM
She needs to have FT-3 and FT- and TSI and TPO antibodies tests to rule out autoimmune thyroid disease.
