High TSH Test results after Partial Thyroidestomy

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Hi everyone

I had 1/2 of an enlarged thyroid removed one month ago (4 to 8 cm)  Noncancerous thank goodness! Also the surgery went well.  I now have my before and after surgery one month blood work. My doctor thinks I am going Hypothyroid.  I am reluctant to begin life long medication with what seem to be " mixed" Test results (High TSH, low normal t3 t4). I am also wary of ignoring this and getting an enlarged thyroid on the other side.  Advice would be appreciated. If my other results are "low normal" is the high TSH a big concern at this level?

Before surgery
TSH 2.1   normal range .450-4.500
T3 100 normal range 71-180
T4 (free direct) .88 normal range .82-1.77

One month post partial thyroidectomy

TSH 7.370  normal range .450-4.500
T3 101 normal range 71-180
T4 (free direct) .98 normal range .82-1.77
  

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Thanks, I am going to wait a couple of weeks to see if it get any better, but I appreciate the feedback, it is so hard to find the Target ranges in everything I read.

[Super_sally888]

Hi,

your T3 and FT4 should not be low normal.  They should be at least middle of range.

The TSH of 7.37 is high indicating that your body is not getting the amount of thyroid hormone it wants.  Although the range is broad, actual target for most people should be in range of 1 - 2.

I think starting on low dose thyroid meds is the way to go.  This will be adjusted over a period of months.