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candas0922
candas0922

Hello everyone,

I am a 23 year old female who had a TSH level of 8.8. Also had a t4 level of 1.0.

I have been feeling quite tired and out of it for some time and after being told this information it is making more sense. However my doctor told me they do not start treating or worrying until the tsh hits 10.

My question is if I'm feeling the signs and they decide to wait it out should I think about seeing another doctor. I believe I will hit 10 in a couple months because just three months ago my TSH was 5.3.

I just want to hear about other people's experiences with hypothyroidism.

Thank you.

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  • dave64969
    dave64969 candas0922

    Posted

    Your doctor is full of c**p. With a TSH that high yoU need medication.

    Anything much above 4 is hypothyroid. All to see an endocrinologist ASAP.

    • maria62647
      maria62647 dave64969

      Posted

      Yeah I agree with dave, I had a TSH of 5.3 and I got treated right away. You need to change doctors ASAP! Don’t go back! And also get tested for Vitamind D if you haven’t also! 
    • candas0922
      candas0922 maria62647

      Posted

      I have crohns also, so I am already taking 4000 units of vitamin D. Thank you.
    • candas0922
      candas0922 dave64969

      Posted

      Haha thanks Dave.

      I am thinking the same since my dad has hypothyroidism as well.

  • sweetmelissa
    sweetmelissa candas0922

    Posted

    I agree with Dave..  That's way too high.  There are plenty of other doctors around that will treat you now.  Please don't suffer.. see another doctor, or ask your current doctor for a referral to an endocrinologist, who specialize in thyroid disorders..

    • sweetmelissa
      sweetmelissa

      Posted

      Maria gave great advice about the Vitamin D..  I can bet that you also have a Vitamin D deficiency also, as it's very common in the general population, but extremely common among those with hypothyroidism.

  • JRas
    JRas candas0922

    Posted

    If I was you I would make a appointment with a endocrinologist.

    Those levels are quite high for your TSH.

    Are you on any medication now?

    • candas0922
      candas0922 JRas

      Posted

      Not yet. They want to look at my antibodies and t3
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