Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
Okay... so I thought I knew it all.
But I don't...
I humbly ask for your help in understanding my levels as of 11-6-2007.
I just got the letter in the mail from my endocronologist.
"still clinically and chemically hypothyroid with a TSH of 17.015.
On 125mcg of Synthyroid per day.
When she achieves a TSH in normal range, preferably around 2.0, then I will follow up annually."
Here are my questions,
HOW BAD ARE MY LEVELS?
HOW LONG IN WEEKS WILL IT TAKE ME TO ACHIEVE LEVELS WITH IN NORMAL RANGE IF I TAKE MY SYNTHYROID RELIGIOUSLY?
Thanks :)
But I don't...
I humbly ask for your help in understanding my levels as of 11-6-2007.
I just got the letter in the mail from my endocronologist.
"still clinically and chemically hypothyroid with a TSH of 17.015.
On 125mcg of Synthyroid per day.
When she achieves a TSH in normal range, preferably around 2.0, then I will follow up annually."
Here are my questions,
HOW BAD ARE MY LEVELS?
HOW LONG IN WEEKS WILL IT TAKE ME TO ACHIEVE LEVELS WITH IN NORMAL RANGE IF I TAKE MY SYNTHYROID RELIGIOUSLY?
Thanks :)
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my doc says that the TSH should be 0.2-5.5. Mine is 0.8 and I feel great! Your TSH is rather high, and what I suggest is getting a new bloodwork done every 6-8 weeks while they try to find the right dose for you. Sounds like you need more than 125. I'm on 175. Everyone is different...trial and error my friend.
deleted_user
You feeling ok? That's a high TSH for me even, my hypothryoidism was diagnosed with a TSH of 8.16 and I was not feeling well.
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