Dangerous TSH levels

[AppleJacs]

How high can TSH levels get before they are life threatening?

[scarlet37]

I can't answer your ? , sorry.

   Just wanted to say I've read of readings as high as 312 and that person not knowing it- just having a bit of fatigue.

Not sure how they could deal with it or not feel it - when I hit a tsh of 39 I was a mess!



teresa

[AppleJacs]

Thankyou
Its probably one of those things that is different for every one.
Mine was 10.6 and I felt fine, I even felt then I do now.

[NYNY2020]

I read a post here not too long ago in which the poster stated that even being mildly hypo for a long period of time can takes its toll on your body. Thyroid med is inexpensive, and even your primary care MD can prescribe it. (You don't need to see an endocrinologist) The med is essentially a synthetic duplicate of the throid hormone that already exists in your body (plus the pill's fillers), so it's not like you're putting some strange chemical or addictive substance into your body. So, why not treat your condition???! Why wait until you feel bad??!! Also, being hypo can lead to serious health conditions including cardiovascular. If you have hashi, your TSH number will most likely increase with time and you'll eventually start to feel it. Why not talk this over with you MD. I'm certain he/sh will stringly recommend treatment.

[NYNY2020]

I read a post here not too long ago in which the poster stated that even being mildly hypo for a long period of time can takes its toll on your body. Thyroid med is inexpensive, and even your primary care MD can prescribe it. (You don't need to see an endocrinologist) The med is essentially a synthetic duplicate of the throid hormone that already exists in your body (plus the pill's fillers), so it's not like you're putting some strange chemical or addictive substance into your body. So, why not treat your condition???! Why wait until you feel bad??!! Also, being hypo can lead to serious health conditions including cardiovascular. If you have hashi, your TSH number will most likely increase with time and you'll eventually start to feel it. Why not talk this over with your MD. I'm certain he/she will strongly recommend treatment.

[Krissy38]

All of your stories have helped me so much. It is nice to know I am not alone in this battle. About 4 years ago I was diagnosed with hypothyriodism. After seeing many drs for many different symtoms my neurologist ran a TSH test. He called with the news that I would finally feel better soon!!! My tsh was 281 and all I had to do was take a little pill every day and I would be all better. I think I cried for the next few hours because I was so relieved that I had some answers, that someone believed how bad I felt, and I now knew I wasn't dying! My symptoms were so bad I was sure I was going to die. My body hurt everywhere, I was tired beyond tired, my hair was falling out, my eyes were so swollen I had to ice them every morning etc. Well I felt great after taking armour thyroid for the last few years but I started getting all my symptoms back the last month. I had my levels checked and they are back up to 68. I'm frustrated because the drs don't know why my tsh went up so high so quick and I know how long it will take to get my levels back to normal range and for me to feel better. Has anyone here had their tsh skyrocket so quickly and if so do you know why?

[Smilerdeb]

Stress and ilhealth are a majot factor in TSH going high...also autoimmune diseases.

[dawnangela]

My TSH  was 144 and i felt just a bit slow... the symptoms i had i put down to menopause. was dx Hashi and Hypo..

[6hashi]

Hello ,
it depends on each one ! having higher tsh does not mean suffering more ,tsh is not a thyroid hormone ,its a pituitary hormone (thyroid stimulating hormone) ,maybe the dose one take is a better indicator for the severity of the condition !

feel well !

[Super_sally888]

maybe it's the new armor formulation that's not working for you.

[Barb135]

What other tests are being done, besides TSH?  Your TSH is definitely too high, but is a pituitary hormone, not thyroid.  You also need to have Free T4 and Free T3 done to see what your actual thyroid hormones are.  In addition, you should be tested for antibodies to see if you have autoimmune disease.  

Have they looked into pituitary function?  

[6hashi]

and by the way it can reach as high as 600 !!

[Rachel4]

When your thyroid isn't working properly for a long period of time (different for everyone) then your adrenal glands try to overcompensate...then you get adrenal problems. The whole endocrine system is connected.

I've heard that autoimmune thyroid disease can cause spikes in TSH as the disease sets in. I'm actually getting ready to look for information about this. I had an episode last November where my neck (thyroid region) was very tender and sore and having the same sort of episode again for the past few days. I was told originally that the soreness was caused by autoimmune disease activity.