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Posted 11/25/2013 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
The following is directly from my lab results:

TSH 0.50 - 5.20 mcIU/mL My numbers are: 97.79 .

Is this HYPO or HYPER? Do I understand it correctly that high is hypo and low is hyper? It seems backwards to me. Am I wrong? I just got my results online so I haven't spoken to my doctor yet.
Thank you
Posted 11/25/2013 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
You are correct. A high TSH indicates hypothyroidism. TSH is thyroid stimulating hormone. It is secreted by your pituitary gland in order to regulate the hormone production by your thyroid. If the pituitary finds a low level of hormones, it kicks out more TSH to stimulate the thyroid.

You now should have T3, T4, free T4 and antibody tests to obtain a complete diagnosis.
Posted 11/25/2013 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you. I can do more research now that I know that I am hypo. I appreciate the information.
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