Fluctuation in TSH

[radar77]

I am 49 year old female.  On my recent bloodwork, my TSH reading was 0.50 mU/L.  My previous TSH reading in April, 2008 was 1.65 mU/L and I was feeling good.  I am currently on 0.1mg of Synthroid.  My doctor did not recommend a change in dosage even though I do have symptoms of anxiety, depressed mood, tired eyes and general lack of energy.  I would love some feedback on whether medication should be changed as the TSH levels fluctuate or whether this is normal during perimenopause and the fluctuation has to be drastic to warrant a change in dosage.  I find the whole thing very frustrating since I don't like to blame all my problems on my thyroid - on the other hand, it controls so much it's hard not to!

[radar77]

Thanks for your response.  I was diagnosed as hypothyroid 16 years ago after my first child was born and have been on synthroid ever since.  I have my lab work done at the same lab each time.  I know that I am having hormonal changes as well which is why I don't know whether I should insist on further thyroid testing (T3, T4 and antibodies) or wait it out.  The problem is that my Dr. seems quite happy to rely on the TSH results.  I am considering a naturopathic doctor.

[ChitChatNine]

I've found that sometimes a trial and error with retest on the #'s helps .. and going with the quality of life at the TSH # target for you is what may work best.

Just need a reminder why you are on synthroid .. cancer, or other?

That makes a difference on the target TSH.

C~