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TSH level query
by shinner, Jan 18, 2008 06:08AM
I would appreciate if anybody could shed some light on some recent blood test results I have had. I went to the doc 3 months ago with hair thinning, otherwise fine - my T4 level was 9.1 and TSH 28. Having no other symptoms I decided to go the alternative route for a while (acupuncture etc.). Checked bloods just last week, T4 - 7.4 and TSH is >100. I feel fine and lead a busy life ( hair still thinning though) but needless to say I have started on the meds, Elthroxin 50micrograms. I am due to be tested in three weeks again and have made an appointment with an Endocrinologist.
The doctor seems to think there is a discrepency between the not so low T4 and the very high TSH, any thoughts on why this may be? Is there anything else I should be tested for?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
The doctor seems to think there is a discrepency between the not so low T4 and the very high TSH, any thoughts on why this may be? Is there anything else I should be tested for?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Next test have FT-3 done along with FT-4 (not T-4), and TSH - same blood draw!
Other test would depend on how these relate to each other.
FTs are more accurate as to what the thyroid status actually is.