insomnia

jskv

i was tested for tsh and found it was 4.5.and i was given thyronorm drug to bringdown the tsh level.My doubt is whether diagnosis is proerly done as i was told that my insomnia was attributed to thyroid disorder.

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Barb135

I agree with the other posters; also say that TSH should NOT be used as the only basis for diagnosing and/or prescribing med. FT3 and FT4 are much more important...

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Totie

I agree with Smilerdeb..

Insomnia is a symptom of both hypo/hyper. 15yrs later, I still have insomnia...

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Smilerdeb

It most certainly is.
Your Doc was right to prescribe a thyroid medication but shouldve also tested Ft3 and FT4 too as these other levels give a true correct picture of just what is going on with your thyroid.

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