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thyroid disorders

my tsh, 3rd generation levels have been 5.81 ju 2008 2.21 aug 09, 3.83 aug 10, and 22.50 aug 2011. do i need medication for this and is this what is making me gain so much weight?
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You should have gone on Thyroid meds back in June 2008!

Even the worst doctors normally will prescribe meds with a TSH of 22!  

How do you feel other than weight gain?  What other symptoms do you have?
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A TSH of 22.50 is very high! Didn't your doctor put you on thyroid meds?  You should absolutely have a Free T4 and Free T3 done along with another TSH. Yes, hypothyroidism causes weight gain. You need to make sure you get medical treatment for this right away.
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