question about thyroid results on a blood test?

Question

my boyfriend's doctor just called and told him he needed to come back into the office because his blood test results had showed "high thyroid levels". he had gone in to do standard blood screening for an annual physical. they would not give him any other information about what that means or what he should expect during his next doctor visit. can anyone give us any guidance?

Answer 1

well- it depends on which thyroid test they were talking about. high means on thing on the TSH test and another on the T4 test. one means his thyroid is overactive (he might feel hot a lot, be shaky, and lose weight without trying). the other means it is underactive (he might be cold a lot, feel excessively tired or slow, and have dry skin). both are very common and easily treated with medications.

Answer 2

Thyroid studies are not usually done for an annual physical, so I suspect the doctor found reason to ask for this test. He could be slightly hyperthyroid, and catching it early means you have a good doctor. If the levels are just above normal, they may want to take the position of watchful waiting. If they are markedly above normal, he will need to have that treated, as hyperthyroidism is an unpleasant disease, with some bad side effects mentally and physically.

Graves' disease is one of several forms of hyperthyroidism that eventually causes the eyeballs to protrude, and that symptom in itself can cause ocular problems. Interestingly, both George H.W. and Barbara Bush ( Jorge and Babs, I call them) had that while in office.

While it is not a dire emergency, it is something that needs to be attended to in a timely fashion. Left unchecked, the most dramatic form is thyrotoxicosis, or thyroid storm, which can be fatal.

Answer 3

Avoid the I-131, thats just radioactive sodium iodine and sever side effects have been known to accompany the use of iodine131(I-131). High levels usually means overactive thyroid, and a simple change in diet and some supplements can correct the problem.
Take a multivitamin and mineral complex(as directed on label) because increased amounts of vitamins and minerals are needed for this "hyper" metabolic condition. So use a super-high-potency formula. Vitamin B complex(50mg 3x daily with meals), B complex is needed for thyroid function. Injections(under a doctor's supervision)may be necessary.Plus extra B1(50mg 2x daily)needed for blood formation and energy levels, B2(50mg 2x daily)required for normal functioning of all cells, glands and organs in the body and B6(50mg 2x daily)activates many enzymes and is needed for immune function and antibody production. Eat plenty broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, peaches, pears, rutabagas, soybeans, spinach and turnips. These help to suppress thyroid hormone production. Avoid dairy products for at least three months. Also avoid stimulants, coffee, tea, nicotine and soft drinks. Along with other bodily processes, digestion speeds up with this disorder. Malabsorption can occur, so a proper diet is important. Hope this was helpful.

Answer 4

A high TSH level is evidence of under active thyroid, OR also called Hypothyroid.
I have been Hypothyroid For 3 years now, It really is not a big deal as long as you get the right dose of medication. Your boyfriend will go back to the Doctor and he will then test the levels of thyroid hormones in his blood, Also called thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test, Then he will give him a dose of thyroid medication, It may take a few different doses to get the right one he needs.
It really is not that big a deal as long as you take your medication. Good Luck!!

Answer 5

I can relate my own experience in the link below. I am 49 and my TSH was about 2.5 which is normal by the scale. He needs to also look if he has some symptoms. Hypo symptoms are; tired, low blood pressure , irritability, weight gain etc. Hyper symptoms; rapid heart beat, weight loss etc. I take small dose of synthroid which helps.
I recommend for him to see an Endocrin doctor.

Answer 6

High thyroid levels is called hyperthyroidism. It could be as simple as taking medication to correct it or it could be something else. There are several dieases that are associatied with hyperthyroidism. Maybe you could google it for more information. It also might be a situational thing that can be corrected with a simple answer.

Answer 7

That is why the doctor wants to talk to him in person. The doctor will sit down and discuss the blood test results and then what he/she plans to do whether it is futher testings or treatments for the results. If want more infomation before the visits so that your boyfriend can ask his doctor questions go onlint to WebMD.com.

Answer 8

Hyper thyroid is nothing to be really concerned about, although it does need to be treated. He will probably put him on Levoxyl at whatever level the doc thinks. Then he will want to check it again in a Month or two, not sure how long. Once it is leveled off he will stay on that level of med. and will need to have it checked every year depending on his doc, could be every 6 months. Tell him not to worry himself sick, and you don't worry either. It's not deadly.

Answer 9

high thyroid hormones can mean excessive thyroid hormone secretion from the thyroid gland...this is seen in hyperthyroidism; however he may not need to take any medications if there are no clinical symptoms, but may need to be monitored regularly

Answer 10

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