1st time; trying to understand TSH, 3rd generation results

[Affen]

Hi Everyone - I am experiencing symptoms relating to Hypothyroidism and just had my first blood test.  My results for a TSH, 3rd generation was 2.80 mU/L.  It falls in the normal range listed on the blood work (.40-4.5).  Is it possible I could still have Hypothyroidism?  Is it best to make an appointment with an Endocrinologist?

[kaciedee86]

i am very weak,  tired, have heart palpitations, get panicky get dizzy feel like i am going to fall over at anytime. i know there is something wrong at first i thought it was my heart but i went to the er and they said everything was fine with my heart my fingers and arms hurt the back of my neck sweats i feel off balance. anyone know or think know what is wrong with me. please tell me. i feel like everyone just looks on by me. and they keep saying just deal with it and it will go away. but its getting worse.............help!!

[AR-10]

A TSH of 2.80 is often considered normal, but it is a wee bit high and could cause symptoms.

On the other hand, your next test could show it lower or higher.

Repeat testing in a month, along with a Free T4 and a Free T3 would be prudent.

An Endo may or may not be the next stop. It depends on how adept your attending physician is with thyroid problems.

Do not get backed into a corner with "everything is normal", a shrug and a dismissal. If you have symptoms, they need to be addressed whether a thyroid problem is obvious or not.

Also, if you end up having a discussion about symptoms, try to get the doctor to look at the symptoms as part of one problem.

Treating high cholesterol, anxiety, heart palps and other symptoms with six different perscriptions is not helpful if all the symptoms are coming from one source.