Fluctuating TSH

[Jenn1302]

March 2018: TSH: 3.05
July 2018: TSH: 3.05
August 2018: TSH: 1.2
TPO AB: 450 (<35)
Thyroglobulin AB <20 (<40)
I've had Hashimoto's for 7 years. I'm unmedicated and have horrible symptoms. Why would my TSH fluctuate like that?
Can anyone relate?

[Red_Star]

Excerpt from the book - Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests Are Normal by Dr Kharrazian...

"Hashimoto's Disease and "Normal" Lab Results

Jan - TSH 4.5
Feb - TSH 0.08
Mar - TSH 2.3
April - TSH 3.8
May - TSH 8.7
June - TSH 7.4
July - TSH 1.6

One reason hypothyroidism goes misdiagnosed is because a person with Hashimoto's can present with normal TSH. This graph illustrates the monthy TSH levels of a person with Hashimoto's who is receiving no treatment. As the autoimmune condition fluctuates, TSH levels vary wildly. Using standard lab range of 0.45 - 4.5 this person would fail to be diagnosed. During the month of March the patient's TSH even falls within functional range 1.8 - 3.0. That's why also testing for immune antibodies and evaluating symptoms and history are so vital."

[Jenn1302]

Thank you Red_Star. The question is how do I get an affordable doctor who understands this and knows how to treat it? Can thyroid hormones stop this madness?

[Red_Star]

Finding a doctor is not easy. If you message gimel he might have a list of doctors in your area that could help you.