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...
I just got my results back from a blood test done recently. The level in my blood were 17.1 what does that mean?
If it was a FreeT4 test, you'll need to provide the reference ranges since different labs use different ranges. Your result can only be properly interpreted within the context of your lab's ranges.
Truly, your doctor should always be checking your FreeT4, FreeT3 and TSH.
Well, if it was indeed your TSH, that's very, very high.
People who are optimally medicated have TSH 1.0 or lower.
Your high TSH explains your symptoms - hope your doctor is increasing your dose.