What's normal range for TSH test

[chayamalka]

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?

[frogbain]

goolara Yes T3 and T4 have been done. I dont think it is a concern but ill chack into it. Yes she has already been diagnosed with Hashimoto and has several classical symptoms of Hypothyroidism.
She started yesterday with armour. She is already complaining about stomach pains. Took one 60mg pill last night.
I heard (on this board) that taking smaller doses throught day may work better?

Also concerned about dropping TSH levels too fast. Is this a concern?
TIA

[goolarra]

Has an FT3 and FT4 been done?  This is absolutely essential.  You should know those numbers ASAP (like TODAY)  Ask your endo for results.  You don't mention symptoms.  Is she having hypo symptoms?  High TSH is a good indicator of hyporthyroidism, but in and of itself is not a diagnosis.  Other things can cause your TSH to be high.  More later, but I think you should question whether or not these have been done, and if not, get them done today.

You have a long way to go to win the prize!  Several hundreds is not at all unheard of...scary...but, there are those out there.

[frogbain]

My wifes script. is for 60 mg a day. y not let drop happen to fast

[stella5349]

Yeah - that's high - good to know you got meds.

What dosage of Armour are you starting with. You may drop quickly with Armour - Don't let that happen to fast.

If you need and suggestions on it - I may be able to help you sort some stuff out.

I have been on it now a year and 1/2

Good Luck

[frogbain]

Just got a call from endo 15 min. after posting orig. message. TSH shot up to 120. Really scared us. Is there some sort of pool here where we win prize for highest TSH levels?.....Fun and jokes aside ran to pharmacy and got first prescription for Armour thyroid. Wish us luck.

[ram381]

WHAT? she is definitely extremely hypo. I was at 15 and felt like **** when first diagnosed. I feel sorry for her.