Confused with what's considered 'Normal' TSH levels?
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Hi, I started with a TSH of 12.71 in 2015. I've been on 50mg thyroxine since. My current level is 3.9 which my GP thinks is fine. But I've read in other countries that would be considered too high. I feel a lot better since my levels have dropped but still not 100%. What are other people's interpretation of a 'normal' TSH.
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Tutu123 Cosiosi
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I only feel human when my Tsh is less than 1. Yours might be in the normal range but doctors don't always realise what works for some isn't optimal for others. You also need to take into account your t4 and t3 levels as Tsh doesn't give a full picture on its own
terry74787 Cosiosi
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MtViewCatherine Cosiosi
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Hi Cosiosi, I'm in the US and although this is in range, thyroid patients usually feel best when TSH is around 1. Some thyroid patients actually feel best on meds when the TSH is near zero. You really have to consider the symptoms because blood levels are really a very small portion of the picture and do not tell a complete story.