Low TSH normal T3T4

[freeman1973]

Hi, I got my bloods checked recently as part of a routine health check. My GP called and explained that TSH was very low but others normal which is unusual. Everythig else fine apart from elevated cholestoral & ldh. He advised me that I should wait 2-3 months and get rechecked and if same result then further investigation required. I'm mum of 2 tots and am worrying, I have stiffness in neck and always tired but this may be due to bad posture and lack of sleep with 4months and 2year old.
My question is - is there any medical reason why I have to wait 2-3 months for recheck on bloods? If not I will get another test done monday (3 weeks since last) and speak to GP when results come through.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.

[freeman1973]

tattaboo &  laura1967

Thank you so much for the advice. It has put my mind at ease and I will wait the 3 months for the retest.
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[laura1967]

I agree with tattaboo above. Also keep in mind you just had a baby, and sometimes this can affect your TSH level. Usually it will return to normal with time. This is probably why your dr is waiting 2-3 months. Makes sense to me.
Your free are okay so that is a good thing.  :)

[tattaboo]

You probably have to wait for 2 or 3 months because if takes about that long to see if there is any change in your blood levels. If they repeated it next week, for example, it would probably be the same as it is now. There is a category called subclinical hyperthyroidism, which has a low TSH and normal T3 and T4. If that is the case, sometimes they just watch it for awhile without any other apparent symptoms. So I would be patient. You don't want to rush into anything. Sometimes endocrinologists just suggest RAI, radioactive ablation, and then your thyroid would be completely destroyed and you would have to take medication for the rest of your life. I would repeat the test as your doctor suggested and take it from there.