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10-06-2011, 09:40 PM #1
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10-07-2011, 06:29 AM #2
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Can someone explain the normal values for TSH. Mine has always been in the normal range according to my doctor at 3.89. I do have many symptoms of a thyroid issue and both my sisters and my Mother were on synthroid.
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10-07-2011, 06:38 AM #3
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It depends on which guidelines you use, but by at least one signfiicant guideline, you are hypothyroid. This article might help.
Originally Posted by RubyTuesday
I would discuss that article and your symptoms with your doctor and ask for a full thyroid blood screening that measures not just TSH, but free T3 and T4 and antibodies. If yoru doc is unwilling to treat you, then ask for a referral to an endocrinologist.
Prior to my TSH coming back as low, previous bloodtests showed that I was on the high end of normal, with some readings over 3. None of my docs every mentioned this to me. I really wish they had.Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
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10-07-2011, 08:53 AM #4
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the older guidelines for normal tsh are 0.5-5.0....the newer guidelines are 0.3-3.0. My endo says most people feel best under 2 (so not as high as the newest guideline of 3) so that's his average treatment goal. I've been treated for thyroid cancer so my tsh levels need to be a little extra suppressed.
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10-07-2011, 05:30 PM #5
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Thanks indysteel and Dannielle. I think my endo uses the .5 to 5.0 guidelines. I already see and endocrinologist because I have type one diabetes. You would think my endo who is the head of the endocrinology dept for UCD in the Sacramento area.
I will ask him for the more extensive test. Thank you!“Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.”.
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10-08-2011, 07:43 AM #6
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Started taking my dose of levoxyl yesterday. I know not to take calcium, multivitamin or iron supplements within 4 hours or to eat for one hour, but what about my OJ with calcium? Can I drink that in an hour with my breakfast, or does that count as a calcium supplement?
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10-08-2011, 08:05 AM #7
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that counts.
I take my thyroid meds right before bed since I don't eat after dinner. I used to do first thing in the morning but I like my coffee first thing (and I don't drink it black) and I hated waiting to be able to eat breakfast lol.
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