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Question about TSH results
Hello!
I recently had the extra sensitive TSH test done, and according to the results, my levels were at 11.3, which, according to the lab's information, was high with their stated reference range of 0.40-5.2 uIU/ml. However, my doctor crossed out this range and was using a reference of 10-15, so she said it was normal, and that this fact surprised her. I didn't question it at the time because other tests revealed problems elsewhere that could potentially explain my fatigue and weight gain and slow reflex (and a myriad of other issues!), but I wanted to seek out others' opinions on this issue. I will be talking to my doctor next week, but thought I might get a response sooner from you!
Thank you,
Nic
I recently had the extra sensitive TSH test done, and according to the results, my levels were at 11.3, which, according to the lab's information, was high with their stated reference range of 0.40-5.2 uIU/ml. However, my doctor crossed out this range and was using a reference of 10-15, so she said it was normal, and that this fact surprised her. I didn't question it at the time because other tests revealed problems elsewhere that could potentially explain my fatigue and weight gain and slow reflex (and a myriad of other issues!), but I wanted to seek out others' opinions on this issue. I will be talking to my doctor next week, but thought I might get a response sooner from you!
Thank you,
Nic
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
11.3 is high - some research may state that a TSH of 5-10 is borderline and may not need to be treated - but >10 is generally accepted as a treatment trigger.
Would repeat the TSH before committing to treatment - especially if you had no symptoms, which does not appear the case - this is done 4-6 weeks after the initially abormal lab.
Would repeat the TSH before committing to treatment - especially if you had no symptoms, which does not appear the case - this is done 4-6 weeks after the initially abormal lab.
Thank you for your responses! The whole thing seemed strange when I reviewed my test results, especially since my doctor was referred to me because of her integrated/holistic approach, and her clinic is one of the few local ones I could find that offers and specializes in the sensitive TSH testing. I will be taking up the matter with her, as it might just have been overlooked (there were about 20 pages of test results to go through)...but if this yields no results, I will certainly seek a second opinion.
I would definitely get a second opinion. It is terrible to be hypothyroid and have no one listen to you.
Am I to understand this correctly, that you have a TSH of 11.3 but your doctor is creating her own range of normal (hypothyroid side), that being 10-15 uIU/mL?
If this is the case, your doctor is a renegade and fueled by fear or unreasonable opinion of thyroid disease. Absolutely appalling!
A TSH of 11.3 is NOT normal. You need to make an appointment with a different doctor and one not affiliated with your doctor's clinic.
Do take care.
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