Question about TSH level

[chris1700]

Hello:

In the past year and a 1/2 I have been diagnosed with hyperthroidism. At the beginning my TSH was .001 and luckily since that time it has gradually returned to within normal ranges. Five months ago I had a blood test and it was .9. However, since that time it seems like my heart palpatations are getting worse, and I am developing skin rashes. I am on a beta blocker (Metoprolol) 25mg per day. Last week I had my blood tested again and the TSH is .83 and my T-3 uptake is 33. I just wondered even though these levels are still within range, is it safe to assume that my symtoms are due to the hyperthyroidism?

Thanks so much for your time/assistance in this matter.

Christie

[chris1700]

Dr. Lupo/ar1281a:

Thank you both for your quick responses. I will follow up w/ an endocrine doc, to test for T3 and T4, and will see what he/she says when the results come back. I just have to keep positive too and hope the palpatations/rashes get better in time too.

Thanks again,

Chris

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

That was not my response.......(the one by ar1281a).

The normal TSH suggests that it may not be your thyroid.  Would get full panel w/ TSH, Free T4 and T3 to complete the picture -- if all normal, then it is not likely your thyroid causing the current symptoms but w/ the history of hyper would keep a close watch on thyroid and agree w/ consulting w/ a thyroid expert to help follow along.

[chris1700]

Dear Dr. Lupo:

Thanks for your response. Yesterday I talked to my primary care doc. who is recommending that I see a specialist (endocrine doc) next. When the TSH was abnormal I tried both PTU and Metizole but I experienced low grade fevers so I had to stop taking these drugs. Because these are the only drugs that are prescribed for hyperthyroidism I don't have too many other options to help this problem.

Again, thanks for your help.

Chris

[ar1281a]

you need to get your Free T4 & T3 tested. TSK appears within normal range. Are you taking anything else for your thyroid besides the BB?

Find your self a good endocrinologist that knows what s/he is doing with your thyroid.