Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
low "normal" 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.
low "normal" tsh
by meadow20, Jul 28, 2009 12:38PM
I was diagnosed hypothyroid about 18 months ago and have been on 75mcg of replacement for about the last year. I just had my TSH tested and it is 0.6. But I am having very loose stools, achy legs, some hair loss and itching on the soles of my feet. It is reminiscent of how I felt once when the TSH was at 0.1 which is considered hyperthyroid. Would it be unreasonable to lower the dose of levothyroxine I’m taking even though 0.6 is in the “normal” range. When my TSH was 1.1 I felt pretty good. Were I your patient and if lowering the dose is an appropriate approach, what would you lower the dose to? Thank you!
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 31, 2009 06:05AM
, Jul 31, 2009 06:05AM
It would be fine in these cases to ask your doctor to lower the dose to keep the TSH in the 1-3 range.
