TSH - 8.20 uIU/mL

[Mini1611]

I have been told my TSH reading is high(8.2)but have no symptoms and no family history of Hypothroid.Actually i really dont know the symptoms of high level TSH

My TSH in 2007 is 2.88 ,which is good i suppose,and 5.509 in 2006 and t4,free(direct) is 0.98.

Why did it increase from 2.88 to 8.2 ,does that mean ,i am Hypothroid.

And also,does this affect conception,becoz we have been trying from almost 2 years now.And what foods should be taken to lower the levels.

And any presriptions on this,if so,which doctor should i see,(i mean what type of specialist).

Please let me know.

[la45]

A related discussion, tsh 1.38 was started.

[downtown2]

my tsh went from 1.36 to 4.38 in 6 months I am a 57 year old male. What does this mean?

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

it is certainly not impossible, but it is not recommended as the baby depends on normal maternal thyroid levels until the fetal thyroid develops (10-12 weeks into pregnancy).

[Mini1611]

Is it impossible to get pregnant if TSH is 8.2.
Please let me know.

Thanks

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

It looks like you are developing hypothyroidism.  This does affect conception and that is the most compelling reason to see a thyroid specialist (endocrinologist - see aace.com or thyroidologists.com) and start on treatment w/ levothyroxine.  Also check antibodies (TPO and Tg) to see if this is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.  It will be very important to correct the thyroid situation before pregnancy.