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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Worried about my son's TSH
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 son's TSH
by Blueeyez, Aug 28, 2006 12:00AM
I have an 11 year old son and I just took him to see a specialist. During the office visit after looking over test result for the last year he said that it looked like my son was borderline hypothyroidism but a few days later his office called with the new test result from that office visit. The nurse said that everyting is fine. My son symptoms are as follows: extremely tired & sleepy, dry skin, constipation, short stature, coarse hair, hoarseness, cold intolerance, memory and concentration trouble, severe forgotfulness, delayed tooth development,paper thin nails, headaches, and moody. My son's TSH level have been going up over the last year and my son's fatigue has just gotten worse. I really don't know if I'm worrying too much but thyroid problems run in the family. I want to see my son healthy and happy again. He used to be so full of energy. I don't know what to do. Please any suggestion would help.
THS 1year ago 2.3 2 months 3.2 last week 3.58
FT4 1.25
Cortisol 18.2
THS 1year ago 2.3 2 months 3.2 last week 3.58
FT4 1.25
Cortisol 18.2
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Aug 28, 2006 12:00AM
, Aug 28, 2006 12:00AM
The TSH is fairly normal - not elevated to the point that one would expect these symptoms to be due to HYPOthyroidism (although they sound hypothyroid). Free T4 looks good as well. Would consider thyroid antibody testing. Cortisol is fine suggesting against Addison's (adrenal insufficiency).
