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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
synthroid for normal T3 and T4? but elevated 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.
synthroid for normal T3 and T4? but elevated tsh
by kcrn, Aug 01, 2007 12:00AM
For one year I have had an elevated tsh of 6.5 to 8.0. The HMO doesn't want to any other lab work. They prescribe synthroid and that is it. I had my free T3 an T4 checked and they are at normal to high normal levels. I am slightly heat intolerant without medication I tryed cytomil and synthroid for a trail of 4-5 days and was nearly catatonic, constipated, with cold hand and feet. This seems all backwards.? I know that I feel well without the medication and ill with it. Am I ruining my long term health by not agreeing to this horrible medication?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Aug 12, 2007 12:02PM
, Aug 12, 2007 12:02PM
The target TSH is about 1.0 -- would initially use synthroid alone to try to achieve this consistently -- then consider trial of cytomel, but in many cases, there is not a benefit from the cytomel.
Member Comments (3)
by sarahin, Aug 01, 2007 12:00AM
I can sympathize. I have had my thyroid "nuked" with radioiodine due to Graves Disease and now have a very hypo thyroid. My levels are normal with synthroid, but I also have symptoms of hypo and hyperthyroidism. The hyper symptoms were the worst and I talked my doc into letting me try the next strenght down. Guess what, I tested within normal limits and felt well enough to live with it.It may be worth trying to adjust your dose.
by sjaytee, Sep 10, 2007 07:58PM
any way to have elevated t-3 with out taking cytomel ?
by beacongirl, Aug 21, 2009 05:10PM
A related discussion, Overactive/underactive thyroid was started.
