How critical is it if my Thyroid Stimulating Hormone is .02?

Question

According to my scale, .35-5.51 is normal. Is .02 extremely low or is that just a normal low? I don't know how big of a difference .2 to .02 is. Also, how can this be treated? I'll award a best answer. Thanks.

Answer 1

A low TSH result can indicate an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or excessive amounts of thyroid hormone medication in those who are being treated for an underactive (or removed) thyroid gland. Rarely, a low TSH result may indicate damage to the pituitary gland that prevents it from producing adequate amounts of TSH. Whether high or low, an abnormal TSH indicates an excess or deficiency in the amount of thyroid hormone available to the body, but it does not indicate the reason why. An abnormal TSH test result is usually followed by additional testing to investigate the cause of the increase or decrease. Many medications — including aspirin and thyroid-hormone replacement therapy — may affect thyroid gland function test results. A standard reference range is not available for this test. Because reference values are dependent on many factors, including patient age, gender, sample population, and test method, numeric test results have different meanings in different labs. If, in your test, the reference range is.35 to 5.51, then .02 would be considered extremely low. Extreme stress and acute illness may also affect TSH test results, and results may be low during the first trimester of pregnancy. As stated before, this test will tell you your blood level is low, but your doctor will order additional tests to tell you why. It is from these additional tests that he will order treatment.

Answer 2

It is very low .33 away from the normal low range. You are probably tired alot, sensitive to heat and cold, have dry skin, and loosing more hair than normal. Your doctor will put you on a synthetic thyroid hormone like synthroid. Every few months you will have to go in to have another thyroid panel ran and your symptoms evaluated until you get to the right level for you. After that you will have to go in once every six months and your medication dose will occasionally be adjusted.

Answer 3

Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating hypothyroidism. Learn here https://tr.im/Yv6Wr

Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).

1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus, eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.

2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.

Answer 4

The mos recent range is 0.3 to 3.0. Yes, you are on the low side. Was the test done in the morning or in the afternoon? TSH is highest while we sleep, so you should always test first thing in the morning.

The doctor will probably retest to see if its still on the hyper side. Remember to test in the morning first thing the next time. The doctor if he/she keeps getting consistent hyper readings may put you on a medication especially if you are having hyper symptoms such as weight loss, diarrhea, fast heart rate, excessive sweating an anxiety.

Answer 5

Yes this is low, but TSH level is not an indicator of thyroid function. If you have normal T3 and T4 levels then you have nothing to worry about. Also TSH levels can drop from taking thyroid hormone replacement (T4 or synthroid) therapy.

Answer 6

It seems low. You should get it checked by a medical professional. Requires a simple blood test. If in fact you do have hypothyroidism it is easily treated with medication. I take 1 pill a day, and that's it. Thyroid function needs to be re-checked annually to see if your dosage needs adjusting.

Answer 7

It will be treated with synthroid and it can cause alot of problems in your body. This is called hypothyroidism. Ive included a link that will give you some details about it. But I would urge you to have it treated right away.