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...

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TSH at 9.74!

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Help!!!! What do I do? My TSH came back at 9.74!! I always get so confused! Does that mean I take more or less of my Levothyroxin?
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how do you feel? That seems awfully high. What does your doctor say? I would think they need to raise your levothyroxin dosage.
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ok, yah, I will up my meds for now. I haven't been able to get in to see my doctor and they haven't called me back, so I'm feeling worse by the day!
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Find a new doctor!!! you need to be given a new prescription the minute you get a test result back. They should have called you back by now. There is no excuse for putting up with CRAP medical care because you deserve better. The people on this site have a lot of good info, but we are not doctors. Please find yourself a good one that will communicate and work with you!
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High TSH then low thyroid hormone. Levothyroxin is a replacement for thyroid hormone so you need more! You definately need to get your levels balanced! When my TSH was at that level I was seriously nonfunctional. Hope you are doing better thasn I was. Still, insist that they help you or find someone who will!
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My levels were at 21.1 I felt like I was going crazy and in a lot of pain. I had a hard time walking. Is this normal?
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joan 49 this is not normal! I can't imagine living with a thyroid level that high! Have you been to the doctor? Mine is at 9.74 which is the highest it has ever been and I feel it. I started taking more medicine today on my own. I still have not heard back from my doc or gotten an appt. Not sure why they are slow on this. But for you, I would definitely get an appt. right away!
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too high increase meds, too low , lower thedosage, sounds weird . Why did your doctor not increase you synthroid at the time of your testing?
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your dr. should tell you about this more than anyone here. mine fluctuates at least four tiems per year, where my medication is increased or decreased by dosage rather than amount. good luck and remember another key is good diet, exercise, and much needed rest in the night
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I agree with everyone...you need to get a doctor who is going to monitor you and tell you what dosage you need to be on - NOT what you think it should be. It took months for my doctor to find the correct level for me (and LOTS of blood tests). Take care and good luck!
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I beleive the majic # is 4. Any higher than 4 meds go up.
I feel so off and fogged lately. I am eating all in site and now my eating disorder is way bad. I know all of this is to blame a real combo!
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