Worried about thyroids

[xpoisonkiss]

I have been getting my thyroid levels tested every 3 months for the past year but no one seems to tell me much when the results come back, except to get tested again in 3 months.

I am starting to get worried now.

What does it mean that I have to keep getting my thyroid levels checked?

Will there be a point when I have to be put on medication for it?

[xpoisonkiss]

Thanks.  I am getting my test done later on today.  I am also in the process of getting all my medical records, which should contain test results including the thyroid levels.  I shall put the levels up when I find out.
It is starting to worry me as I have nearly all the symptoms of Hypothyroidism and last time I saw my doctor she said something about the levels being low.
Thank you for the help and advice!

[ancientmariner]

Did you know that you are entitled to copies of your lab tests? I would suggest that you get copies and post them for Dr. Mark. Also, do as much research as you can on the different labs - maybe you're just barely in a range and the doc is watching it, but maybe you'd feel better if you were a bit higehr or lower in that particular range. You are your own best health advocate, so try to be informed, so you and your doc can make health decisions together.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Need more details to comment - usually we keep re-testing when there is a borderline abnormality and we are tring to establish a trend to see if treatment is necessary.