Recently diagnosed
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Hi, I have been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and I am so confused. I'm a 21 year old female.
My TSH level 44.42 I have no idea what this means 😕
I have been prescribed 50mg of levothyroxine, since taking them I have been so dizzy to the point of falling over and I just feel so spaced out. I have also been feeling so depressed and tired every day. I have had the last week off work and the doctor said I should be ok to go back on Monday, my job is very physical and I work 50 hours a week. The thought of going back to work feeling like this is making me feel so stressed. I don't know what to do, I feel like nobody believes me.
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olive8 sophiee95
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dave64969 sophiee95
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Very sorry to hear this. I guess your doctor did a very poor job of explaining things. That is a very high TSH, normal is around 4. It works in reverse, high TSH means low thyroid. You don't say what your symptoms were that made you get tested in the first place: tiredness, maybe, foggy head? It would help to know how your symptoms compare to how you were before you took the medication.
The medication typically takes several weeks to work. Then you get another blood test to see if it's enough. So you won't see a sudden change and it can take several rounds of tests to get the right amount for you.
With such a high TSH, did your Doctor feel your neck for Thyroid nodules? Did she suggest other diagnostic procedures? I'm guessing no, so if you can ask about that or get to see an endocrinologist it might be advisable.
In any case, I would go back to your doc right away, ask more questions, tell her you feel quite unwell and in no state to return to work, ask to see a specialist. Your doc needs to know what's going on. You have to keep after doctors, as many don't have much of a clue about Thyroid problems. Good luck and keep us posted, we are here for you, we've been there.
AuntyJojo sophiee95
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TSH of 44 means that your thyroid is under active. You certainly need medication, I was told to take 1/4 of my tablet the first week, half the second and only the full tablet the third week, to help my body adjust. You have jumped straight in to the full dose and hence the dizziness. Hopefully you'll feel better soon, but this medication is like slow release, it takes a couple of weeks to get the the correct level and will require careful monitoring for the first year. Good luck.