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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
tsh readings
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.
tsh readings
by shar7447, May 19, 2009 01:06PM
Hi
I'm new to this forum so please be patient. I have Hyperthyroid , Graves disease as well as a goiter. I am extremely confused about the TSH Readings. If the Tsh level is .22 does that mean that my metabolism is going slower or faster as to 1.24.
I have been taking Tapazole (different amounts) for the past to years. Approximately 2 times I got the glow(that's what I call it) but it doesn't stay more that 4 days and disappears, is there any explaination for this? Recently I had some blood work done & we found that I have to much Vit B12 & ferritin...could this be the reason.
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for you input.
I'm new to this forum so please be patient. I have Hyperthyroid , Graves disease as well as a goiter. I am extremely confused about the TSH Readings. If the Tsh level is .22 does that mean that my metabolism is going slower or faster as to 1.24.
I have been taking Tapazole (different amounts) for the past to years. Approximately 2 times I got the glow(that's what I call it) but it doesn't stay more that 4 days and disappears, is there any explaination for this? Recently I had some blood work done & we found that I have to much Vit B12 & ferritin...could this be the reason.
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for you input.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 19, 2009 08:12PM
, May 19, 2009 08:12PM
lower tsh means more hyperthyroid -- so in general an increase in metabolism.
I don't know of a "glow" from high vitamin b12 but high ferritin is sometimes (rarely) a reflection of hemochromatosis which can cause a sun-tanned appearance.
I don't know of a "glow" from high vitamin b12 but high ferritin is sometimes (rarely) a reflection of hemochromatosis which can cause a sun-tanned appearance.
Thank you very much for all your help. This forum is great! Keep up the good work.