Sudden raised TSH

[olwen]

Ca thyroid 1984 surgery only TSH steady for all of this time -150mg per day for approx last 8 yrs - Suddenly TSH raised To 8.5 ? reasons for this.  I am 55yr old female


This discussion is related to TSH levels post thyroidectomy for cancer.

[utahmomma]

Get your thyroglobulin (Tg) checked asap.  Sudden increase in TSH while being on stable meds, combined with an increase in Tg could indicate a recurrence.

Before messing with the meds, get your levels checked and *insist* on Tg.

Utahmomma
papillary carcinoma '03, second surgery '04
recurrence and RAI '06 and '08
three sisters with papillary carcinoma (one with three recurrences and RAI)

[amela321]

Do you take a brand name replacement such as Synthroid or Levothroid?  If you take a generic, your pharmacy can switch generic brands and all generics aren't alike.  If you do take a generic, you may want to get your doctor to prescribe a brand name so your dose will remain consistent.  

If you do take a brand name, another possibility for requiring a dose change is recent weight gain or loss.  

Good luck to you!
Amy
Papillary Thyroid Cancer 1985 and again 2008