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Normal TSH level?
My normal weight is usually around 118 lbs and I am now up to about 160. I have been gaining weight very badly rapidly but have been eating less. The docs did my TSH level and it came out to be 4.94 but he told me this is normal. I don't know whats going on so could someone tell me if this level is normal or what they think could be happening. Thanks alot for the help.
Hi Jean
Thanks for the precious information. The problem isn't that i have no insurance the problem is that it is useless. The miserable fact that you are sick here means you have to wait for ages till you see a doctor and then he looks at the test and gives you a minute thinking you are ignorant and know nothing about what you are going through.In fact i saw a (specialist) who gave me an appointment for a thyroid test in a month and a half and another appointment to see him with the results in 2 1/2 months.He told me i need to take my pills and wait for an hour b4 i can eat anything, which is good coz i didn't know i had to do that and so my body won't benifit from the medication, he said.Thank you so much for taking it seriously dear.
Thanks for the precious information. The problem isn't that i have no insurance the problem is that it is useless. The miserable fact that you are sick here means you have to wait for ages till you see a doctor and then he looks at the test and gives you a minute thinking you are ignorant and know nothing about what you are going through.In fact i saw a (specialist) who gave me an appointment for a thyroid test in a month and a half and another appointment to see him with the results in 2 1/2 months.He told me i need to take my pills and wait for an hour b4 i can eat anything, which is good coz i didn't know i had to do that and so my body won't benifit from the medication, he said.Thank you so much for taking it seriously dear.
I copied this info from an educational thyroid forum @ suite 101: the swelling you are refering to occurs when your thyroid is trying to produce more hormone. So just the fact that you are very hypo can cause the thyroid gland to swell. The replacement hormone has nothing to do with it @ this point.
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Goiter occurs in both hyperthyroidism and hyperthyroidism. There are many more people with hypothyroidism than hyperthyroidism. Therefore, goiter is more likely to caused by hypothyroidism.
In hypothyroidism, goiter occurs when the thyroid cells enlarge in their efforts to trap more iodine and produce more hormone. In hyperthyroidism, goiter occurs as thyroid cells store more thyroid hormone and become swollen or enlarged.
Both types of goiter will resolve as the thyroid condition improves. This can take some time, and in hypothyroidism goiter can persist longer if there is scar tissue.
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It took 6-7 months to get my thyroid levels within normal limits. Your doctor will increase the dose slowly until your levels are where they should be. That will be your maintance dose @ that point & they will check your levels every 6 months -1 yr. after that. Until then, I hope they are checking your levels every 6-8 wks. & increasing the dosage according to the result.
Be sure to get copies of your labs. This is very important for your benefit & for future treatment.
Like I said earlier, I don't know where your from, but your doctor should be checking your free t-3 & free t-4 along with your TSH. Also an initial check of your thyroid antibodies wouldn't hurt either to see if an autoimmune condition is causing your hypothyroidism.
Do you have a national health care plan where you live? Is that why your having such a hard time getting treatment?
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Goiter occurs in both hyperthyroidism and hyperthyroidism. There are many more people with hypothyroidism than hyperthyroidism. Therefore, goiter is more likely to caused by hypothyroidism.
In hypothyroidism, goiter occurs when the thyroid cells enlarge in their efforts to trap more iodine and produce more hormone. In hyperthyroidism, goiter occurs as thyroid cells store more thyroid hormone and become swollen or enlarged.
Both types of goiter will resolve as the thyroid condition improves. This can take some time, and in hypothyroidism goiter can persist longer if there is scar tissue.
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It took 6-7 months to get my thyroid levels within normal limits. Your doctor will increase the dose slowly until your levels are where they should be. That will be your maintance dose @ that point & they will check your levels every 6 months -1 yr. after that. Until then, I hope they are checking your levels every 6-8 wks. & increasing the dosage according to the result.
Be sure to get copies of your labs. This is very important for your benefit & for future treatment.
Like I said earlier, I don't know where your from, but your doctor should be checking your free t-3 & free t-4 along with your TSH. Also an initial check of your thyroid antibodies wouldn't hurt either to see if an autoimmune condition is causing your hypothyroidism.
Do you have a national health care plan where you live? Is that why your having such a hard time getting treatment?
Thank you very much for your reply. I think your right about the fact that i need to see a specialist. The problem is the medical system is very complicated where I live.It actually took me ages to get someone prescribe me something. In fact It is Eltroxin 100 mcg, I guess similar to Thyroxin.I heard that the swell means that medication isn't adequate. My question is how long would it take someone to get TSH of 85??! possibly long time !! And how long would it take my hormones to be balanced supposing I'm on the right track? Thank you again. You have no idea how good it feels when you think there is someone you can share your worries with.
I have never heard of Eltoxin but I take it for granted it is a synthetic thyroid hormone replacement. What type of Dr. are you seeing? A family physican, an endocrinologist, or OB doctor?
Did they test your free t-3, free t-4, & thyroid antibodies? With a TSH as high as that, & just being newly diagnosed, I think I would see an endrocrinologist to get a handle on it.
especially if you plan on getting pregnant in the near future. You should not get pregnant until you get your labs back in the normal range or you could have a miscarriage.
My TSH was that high this last summer & I could barely function.
That happened after treatment for hyperthyroidism,
The neck swelling you are talking about is called a goiter(enlarged thyroid). The fact that it happened when you started medication is probably coincidental. It happens with thyroid disease, hypo or hyper.
Each time you have lab done it's your right to have a copy of it & it's a good idea to keep them for reference for yourself & further treatment.
The endocrinologist that answers questions on this forum is gone right now but probably will be back soon. I'd post your questions to him too. God Bless, Jean
Did they test your free t-3, free t-4, & thyroid antibodies? With a TSH as high as that, & just being newly diagnosed, I think I would see an endrocrinologist to get a handle on it.
especially if you plan on getting pregnant in the near future. You should not get pregnant until you get your labs back in the normal range or you could have a miscarriage.
My TSH was that high this last summer & I could barely function.
That happened after treatment for hyperthyroidism,
The neck swelling you are talking about is called a goiter(enlarged thyroid). The fact that it happened when you started medication is probably coincidental. It happens with thyroid disease, hypo or hyper.
Each time you have lab done it's your right to have a copy of it & it's a good idea to keep them for reference for yourself & further treatment.
The endocrinologist that answers questions on this forum is gone right now but probably will be back soon. I'd post your questions to him too. God Bless, Jean
This is a better link. Takes you right to the page. :http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hypothyroidism
Did like your answer to the question on having the neck swelling after beginning med. So clear and accurate -- and reassuring. Couldn't help but say YAY to you. ~ : )
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