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TSH level query

TSH level query

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.
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Hopefully the endo can help  you.  I'm glad you feel good though.  Lots of us on this site can have a TSH of 6 and feel horrible.  Me being one of them.  I'm new at all this so hopefully some of the more experienced will be able to help.  
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Have you had  free t4 or is that a total t4? Free t4 is best.

I am amazed that you don't feel any worse!

Ask for a full thyroid panel- TSH, free t3, free t4 and antibodies. I'm sure the endo will want those anyway.

Good luck with the appt.

Kitty
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