TSH elevated?

nolatoco

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Joined : Jun 2009

Posts : 66

Posted 6/11/2010 3:48 PM (GMT 0)

I was told yesterday by my rheumatologist that my TSH was elevated and they were faxing the results to my general practitioner. I got my results faxed to me and it looks like it was 4.69.

My question is how high is this? What are the steps usually after this? I have no experience with thyroid issues and I am finding conflicting reference ranges online. I'm just not sure what to make of this. Any information would be appreciated!

Thanks!

couchtater

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Joined : Jul 2009

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Posted 6/13/2010 1:45 AM (GMT 0)

Everything I've read is it shouldn't be over 2.5. Also you have to consider the T4 and T3 levels, too.

Mine was at 5.35 when I started being treated for hypothyroidism. I'm now down to 3.0, but still symptomatic. Get the book "Thyroid for Dummies", It has helped me a great deal in understanding how I'm feeling and when I need to talk to my doctor.

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