What's considered normal TSH?
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I was diagnosed hypothyroid in August 2015. After being on 50mg of thyroxine for 6 months my TSH level dropped from 12.7 to 5.6. My doctor is happy with that level but I'm still having a lot of symptoms. I'm getting a lot of conflicting advice and would like some opinions before I see my dr again this week.
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barbara98940 Cosiosi
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isabel36588 Cosiosi
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I was diagnosed last Oct tsh 18 and was on 25mg levothyroxin and have remained on that every other day as that is what suits best at the moment.
My tsh now 2.54 but felt better when 1.98. Generally best to be nearer lower as range my Dr said was 0-4 I think
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dave64969 Cosiosi
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I guess you need to consider whether your symptoms have changed at all. Since the meds have changed your TSH, it would appear that the diagnosis of hypo is correct as far as it goes.
I would ask your doctor to call for a full range of blood tests, not just TSH, because Ferritin, T3, T4 and others give a more complete picture of what's going on. Some doctors will look at TSH alone and tell you you're fine when you know you aren't.
As well, are you able to get a referral to an endocrinologist?
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lisa326 Cosiosi
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Well...i had a tsh or 6.2...
Id felt sooooo poorly for a long time...i was put on levythyroxine,50mg
After a Month or so i started to feel bit better,but another féw months on...im getting all thé symptoms back..sore all over,cold to thé bones..even at 60 plus farenheit,...i Start off ok bit then im back to feeling Like i can only describe as post op recovery feeling....
I did go back to my Gp and after being restested tsh at 4...he said that id benefit from zocloft anti deppressant...
Well....i came away not knowing what to think..but bugger this i thought....im NOT taking them....so....im going back next week..and im taking my partner....to back up my way of Life....i know myself,i do know deporession,and i know what i mean when i say my body feels Like it has no fuel...
Just know your not alone,dont be fobbed off...there are people on here with no thyroid,god knows how they cope,
Warm wishes sent,x
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shellyC19 Cosiosi
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My name is Shelly and I am a nurse in the USA. I have Hashimoto's Thyroid disease since 1987.
TSH is normally between 0.45 and 4.50 and most doctors like it between 1.5 and 3.5 at the highest end. 5.6 is way too high to see symptoms stop.
Also most people are on 75mcg 150mcg of Levo. Your weight is also a prescibing factor and 25mcg and 50mcg are considered starter doses. I would ask for 75mcg and state how you feel as symptoms speak for themselves and if needed see a better doctor.
Keep us updated on how you do,
Shelly
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