Are there any reasons other than thyroid disease that would explain elevated TSH?

Question

I have hypothyroid and have been on medication for just about 7 weeks. I am wondering if anyone knows of any reasons for elevated TSH levels other than hypothyroid. Just curious, you know, you get diagnosed and more and more questions start popping up. Thanks!

Answer 1

I found this :

low thyroid level can also mean high levels of triglycerides ... making enough thyroid hormone, TSH levels rise, signaling the thyroid gland to make more. ...


on this website: http://www.boston.com/globe/search/stories/health/health_sense/031400.htm

I wish you the best of health.

Answer 2

Sometimes other hormone imbalances can effect the thyroid. If you are experiencing thyroid symptoms you may have a subtle imbalance that inhibits your thyroid hormones from being converted or utilized well by the peripheral systems in your body. Your doctor may also want to evaluate other important functions, such as your adrenals, your hormone levels and your GI tract, to rule out any problems there.

Answer 3

for most it is the thyroid.....if you really want to learn more and talk to a lot of folks who are going thru the same ck out about.com and go to the thyroid section..they have a lot of great info...also ck out stopthethyroidmadness.com for more info...you might be surprised of all things that revolve around the thyroid
take care cindy

Answer 4

I was diagnosed with the same thing years ago. As far as I know, that's it. Looks like we're both going to be taking Synthroid for the rest of our lives. :(

((I am, however, going to watch your question and see if anyone else knows something it may be.))

Answer 5

You need to take Boyak( herbal presription for improving bioenergy in east asian medicine) for abou 3 months. You can read silimar case in treatment cases in below source.

Answer 6

there would be no other reason.