I was worried he was going to over medicate me -now he wants more blood tests and says the TSH needs to be 5.0 before he prescribes. I have gained 35 pounds in the last year and am exhausted and depressed much of the time.
2007-02-13 04:04:48 · 9 answers · asked by J A 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
He is right about the range. Maybe the TSH level is not the issue. You mention being depressed and that can make you gain weight and be exhausted. Get that checked out!
2007-02-13 10:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by jen19801976 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-28 17:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor may not be aware that the range by AACE has changed from 0.3 to 3.0. If your TSH is over 3.0 with symptoms, then you need medication. You might want to point out the info to the doctor about the lab ranges being outdated or you can push for a Free T4 and Free T3 testing. Sometimes, you just have to find another doctor. Some doctors are stubborn when it comes to treating hypothyridism
2007-02-13 08:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I was first told I was hypothyroid ( 1999 ) they said the numbers where so low as a rule they would not treat it with meds. I do not like to take meds for no reason.... I was prescribed thyroid meds and started feeling much better. I also was told I was depressed and they would rather employ depression medicine, rather than thyroid meds. on depression meds I was not doing well at all. I have taken both the synthetic thyroid and the natural armour thyroid , and I stick with the natural anytime I can find a doctor who will prescribe and the knowledge to prescribe. research both medicines so you can make an informed choice
2015-03-19 12:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The normal range is .35 to 5.0. So you aren't there. Here is a great article on TSH levels and what to do:
http://thyroid.about.com/od/hypothyroidismhashimotos/a/tshnormal.htm
2007-02-13 04:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2016-04-03 10:03:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-21 23:49:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tsh 4.6
2016-12-17 06:19:00 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes becuse I take thyroid and I had the same problem.
good luck
2007-02-13 04:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by badboyz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋