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TSH 38.31...should I worry?
Hi,
9mths ago i had a baby through a C-Section. Recently i have been having more than normal hair loss and off and on weird joint pain, so i decided to have my thyroid checked. The results were TSH of 38.31 and T4 of 5.4, so my OB gave my Thyroxine to take for 2 weeks and then repeat the tests. He said he is not very fmaliar with Thyroid issus. Further more, I was also treated 10 years ago for hyperprolactinemia with bromocriptine and since then my prolactin levels have always been normal, including my recent test which showed 6.8. My mother has hyperthyroidism and so it does run in the family. I am concerned that my TSH was that high, is that normal? Would it be related to hyperprolactinemia? I am not able to get an appointment with a specialist till Nov-Dec and so any information regarding the issue would be very VERY helpful. I have been feeling a little dizzy recently, not sure if that is a symptom, and there are rare times in the afternoon where i may feel very tired....but I am confused about the blood work. Please shed some light. I do not get to see a specialist till later and so i have no where to turn to for answers. thank you in advance for any info ;)
9mths ago i had a baby through a C-Section. Recently i have been having more than normal hair loss and off and on weird joint pain, so i decided to have my thyroid checked. The results were TSH of 38.31 and T4 of 5.4, so my OB gave my Thyroxine to take for 2 weeks and then repeat the tests. He said he is not very fmaliar with Thyroid issus. Further more, I was also treated 10 years ago for hyperprolactinemia with bromocriptine and since then my prolactin levels have always been normal, including my recent test which showed 6.8. My mother has hyperthyroidism and so it does run in the family. I am concerned that my TSH was that high, is that normal? Would it be related to hyperprolactinemia? I am not able to get an appointment with a specialist till Nov-Dec and so any information regarding the issue would be very VERY helpful. I have been feeling a little dizzy recently, not sure if that is a symptom, and there are rare times in the afternoon where i may feel very tired....but I am confused about the blood work. Please shed some light. I do not get to see a specialist till later and so i have no where to turn to for answers. thank you in advance for any info ;)
Yikes! Recovering from a C Section takes 4EVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER! I was getting bad bad joint pains, mainly KNEES, I kept thinking to myself, wow, how do some women manage with 2-3-4 kids??? I only have one and feel i am falling apart! At least now i know that something is going on. My mom is HYPER, and so it does somewhat run in the family. I have to say that the joint pain has improved but now the dizziness!!! what a mess ;(
I replied to one of your other posts, but I want to say that I had a c-section 9 months ago too. :) My TSH was 202 in April and I have hashimotos. Even though I have been taking meds since April, I am having bad symptoms again...including dizziness and joint pain. You are not alone! I am going to see a new endo so I will let you know if I get any new exciting news!
Good luck!!! Keep taking your meds...they will help!
Good luck!!! Keep taking your meds...they will help!
I just looked back at this post. I can't believe I missed it. I like to reply to posts that mention dizziness since that is my most disabling symptom.
Make sure to adjust meds at 4-6 weeks intervals after blood tests. It takes that long for the med to effect the TSH and get an accurate reading.
Make sure to adjust meds at 4-6 weeks intervals after blood tests. It takes that long for the med to effect the TSH and get an accurate reading.
Wow! Thanks for your info. This site is really good and I am glad I came across it, lots of nice people on here.
The high TSH [low thyroid can be attributed to painless postpartum thyroiditis.
The article below gives detailed desccription:from readers.
"Postpartum thyroiditis is a painless inflammation of the thyroid gland that can occur in the mother usually four to 12 months after childbirth. The cause of this uncommon condition isn't known. You may be at increased risk of postpartum thyroiditis if you have an immune system disorder or a prior history of thyroiditis.
If you have postpartum thyroiditis, you may initially experience signs and symptoms of overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), which may include rapid heartbeat, sudden and unexplained weight loss, nervousness, fatigue and increased sensitivity to heat. A diagnosis of hyperthyroidism can be confirmed by blood tests. Treatment may include beta blockers to reduce symptoms.
Later, you may develop signs and symptoms of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), which may include unexplained weight gain, hoarse voice, constipation, puffy face, fatigue and increased sensitivity to cold. A diagnosis of hypothyroidism can be confirmed with blood tests. Treatment may include thyroid replacement hormone.
In most cases, thyroid function returns to normal within 12 to 18 months after onset of symptoms. However, some women develop long-term hypothyroidism and need lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Rarely, hypothyroidism after childbirth is caused by Sheehan's syndrome, also called postpartum hypopituitarism. This condition may occur in women who have severe blood loss during childbirth resulting in damage to the anterior pituitary gland."
According to some studies, minimizing exposure to perchlorates [from drinking water], upholstery flame retardants and using low fluoride toothpaste can make thyroid more 'productive' [not a best word here but at least shows what I meaning].
P.s. your profile picture almost made me crying.
The article below gives detailed desccription:from readers.
"Postpartum thyroiditis is a painless inflammation of the thyroid gland that can occur in the mother usually four to 12 months after childbirth. The cause of this uncommon condition isn't known. You may be at increased risk of postpartum thyroiditis if you have an immune system disorder or a prior history of thyroiditis.
If you have postpartum thyroiditis, you may initially experience signs and symptoms of overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), which may include rapid heartbeat, sudden and unexplained weight loss, nervousness, fatigue and increased sensitivity to heat. A diagnosis of hyperthyroidism can be confirmed by blood tests. Treatment may include beta blockers to reduce symptoms.
Later, you may develop signs and symptoms of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), which may include unexplained weight gain, hoarse voice, constipation, puffy face, fatigue and increased sensitivity to cold. A diagnosis of hypothyroidism can be confirmed with blood tests. Treatment may include thyroid replacement hormone.
In most cases, thyroid function returns to normal within 12 to 18 months after onset of symptoms. However, some women develop long-term hypothyroidism and need lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Rarely, hypothyroidism after childbirth is caused by Sheehan's syndrome, also called postpartum hypopituitarism. This condition may occur in women who have severe blood loss during childbirth resulting in damage to the anterior pituitary gland."
According to some studies, minimizing exposure to perchlorates [from drinking water], upholstery flame retardants and using low fluoride toothpaste can make thyroid more 'productive' [not a best word here but at least shows what I meaning].
P.s. your profile picture almost made me crying.
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