Results are "borderline"-what to do

[MrsG80]

I have had my thyroid (TSH)tested 3 times in the last 6 months. Each time the docotor has told me it's borderline- end of discussion. Well I called and asked for the actual numbers .

My results show two of the three tests were close to 4 (one a little under one a little over) and one at about 3.3. Everything I have found says basically treat if over 5, may want to treat if over 3. But for pregnant women or women wanting to become pregnant treat if over 2.5. (I am in that latter category)

So since I have been border line for more than 6 months and want to get pregnant, I feel like I should push the issue more, but my doc doesn't seem to be receptive or concerned. Have any of you been borderline? where you treated? what went into the decision to treat? and most importantly DO YOU FEEL ANY BETTER since treating?

Thanks!

[CatieC]

I agree with estrelinha and if your doctor doesn't want to work with you find a good Reproductive Endocrinologist.

[estrelinha]

Have you tested for thyroid antibodies? TPO and anti-Tg., If you have positive antibodies, TSH higher then 3 for months,symptoms and you want to be pregnant, yes I think you should try a low dose of levothyroxin and retest your TSH in 4-6 weeks (talk to your doctor about this, ask for thyroid antibodies)

[MrsG80]

A more background... I was tested the first time because of symptoms.  Mostly being really tired all the time. As in the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning is when I will be able to go back to sleep that night, and despite a pretty honest effort to lose weight I have only been able to lose about 30lb in the past year and a half. I also have cold sensitivity, but the other common symptoms do not really apply.