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elevated TSH

by kurdoo, Jul 20, 2007 02:46AM
sir/madam
1) is it possible to have elevated TSH (38.67) when T3 (95.9) and T4 (4.8) are normal ?
2) If so what are the reasons ?

Member Comments (1)

by GravesLady, Jul 21, 2007 02:08AM

1. Yes, it is seen in hypothyroidism.

2. T4 is converting to T3 at a high rate.  That is, more T3 and less RT3.  This happens when the thyroid gland is unable to keep up with T4 conversion to meet the body's needs. So, the body can compensate by converting as much T4 into T3 as it can.  
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