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What's normal range for TSH test
My friends are telling me the normal range for the TSH test is 0.3 to 3. I thought it was 4.2. Did the range change? My last TSH test was 6. What is the normal range?
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TSH range established by the AACE some years ago, sets the range for TSH at 0.3-3.0, so at 6.1, you are definitely over.
Unfortunately, many pcps, and even endos are not well versed in thyroid issues.
Shortness of breath is a common hypo symptom; had it myself for a while. It's good that the pulmonologist had the foresight to test thyroid issues.
It would be most helpful if you could get the T3 and T4 values and reference ranges, so we can see where you're at, and maybe help figure out what you're dealing with. Most doctors will tell you the results and ranges if you ask
You might try to get your vitamin B12 tested; deficiency can cause absolutely debilitating exhaustion. I suffered with it for years.
Unfortunately, many pcps, and even endos are not well versed in thyroid issues.
Shortness of breath is a common hypo symptom; had it myself for a while. It's good that the pulmonologist had the foresight to test thyroid issues.
It would be most helpful if you could get the T3 and T4 values and reference ranges, so we can see where you're at, and maybe help figure out what you're dealing with. Most doctors will tell you the results and ranges if you ask
You might try to get your vitamin B12 tested; deficiency can cause absolutely debilitating exhaustion. I suffered with it for years.
Hi,
Thank you so much for the advice. I will get my lab results tomorrow, and post the findings. I don't know what T3 it was (or the value and reference range), I just now that the TSH was 6.1, and I will check on the reference range. Once I get those results I will post them here. Unfortunately, my primary doctor has been no help with my symptoms. The doctor that tested me was a pulmonologist that I saw because I am so out of breathe and really, really exhausted. Its getting worse, and at this point I am nauseous and so tired, I can't complete my daily activities, as I have just been sleeping, and exhausted for the past few days. I am trying to get into seeing an endo, but its is 6 month wait in my town, so I am trying to find someone out of town, because I really can't wait that long. That's proving a bit of a challenge, but hopefully I can see someone at least in a few weeks. I really appreciate your reply and your tips, thanks
Thank you so much for the advice. I will get my lab results tomorrow, and post the findings. I don't know what T3 it was (or the value and reference range), I just now that the TSH was 6.1, and I will check on the reference range. Once I get those results I will post them here. Unfortunately, my primary doctor has been no help with my symptoms. The doctor that tested me was a pulmonologist that I saw because I am so out of breathe and really, really exhausted. Its getting worse, and at this point I am nauseous and so tired, I can't complete my daily activities, as I have just been sleeping, and exhausted for the past few days. I am trying to get into seeing an endo, but its is 6 month wait in my town, so I am trying to find someone out of town, because I really can't wait that long. That's proving a bit of a challenge, but hopefully I can see someone at least in a few weeks. I really appreciate your reply and your tips, thanks
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Is that T3, Free or Total? What is the exact result and its reference range?
Yes, usually, when one TSH or T3 is high, the other is low. There may be some reason that your body isn't using the T3, so it's just circulating in your blood. Have you been tested for T4? If you have a result for that, please post it, with the reference range.
You should be getting tested for FREE T3 and FREE T4, not Total T3 and Total T4, as those are considered obsolete and of little value.
You could have a nodule that's producing hormone independently from your thyroid.
Please post actual sample results, with reference ranges, as that will give us a better idea of your situation. it's easiest for us when you post them as follows:
TSH = result (range 0.3-3.0)
FT3 = result (range xxx - xxx)
FT4 = result (range xxx - xxx)
If you don't have a copy of your lab report, and are in the U.S., your doctor is required, by law, to provide one, upon request.
Yes, usually, when one TSH or T3 is high, the other is low. There may be some reason that your body isn't using the T3, so it's just circulating in your blood. Have you been tested for T4? If you have a result for that, please post it, with the reference range.
You should be getting tested for FREE T3 and FREE T4, not Total T3 and Total T4, as those are considered obsolete and of little value.
You could have a nodule that's producing hormone independently from your thyroid.
Please post actual sample results, with reference ranges, as that will give us a better idea of your situation. it's easiest for us when you post them as follows:
TSH = result (range 0.3-3.0)
FT3 = result (range xxx - xxx)
FT4 = result (range xxx - xxx)
If you don't have a copy of your lab report, and are in the U.S., your doctor is required, by law, to provide one, upon request.
I have just been told that my TSH and T3 is high. My doctor tested my for hypothyroidism because of symptoms (hair loss, weight gain, feeling really hot and sick and having low temp, rapid heart rate), and now I am trying to get into to see an endo. He said usually if one is high the other one is low, so they will probably do an ultrasound. I have alot of hypo symptoms, but also a sore throat and pain in my neck (in the front). Does anyone know why both would be high? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
The concern is not so much dropping the TSH too fast as it is increasing the T3 and T4 in the bloodstream too fast. (These usually go hand-in-hand.) T3 and T4 can cause their own problems if the patient is started on too high a dose. It's best to be conservative at the beginning and work up to the correct dose. This is especially true if the patient is 1) over 50, 2) has been hypo for a long time or 3) has other health issues that the thyroid hormones might affect. With a TSH of over 100, I would guess that at least #2 might apply.
I've never been on Armour, so I can't comment on the dose. Most people I know who are on it do split the dose rather than taking it all at once. Most people try to take their thyroid meds,whatever they may be, early in the day. That way you get the benefit while you're awake and it's less likely to interfere with your sleep.
Hope the tummy ache goes away.
I've never been on Armour, so I can't comment on the dose. Most people I know who are on it do split the dose rather than taking it all at once. Most people try to take their thyroid meds,whatever they may be, early in the day. That way you get the benefit while you're awake and it's less likely to interfere with your sleep.
Hope the tummy ache goes away.
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