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I've just got my blood test results back and my TSH level is 10.4mUI/l , the reference range is 0.46-4.68 . I gather that is high indicating hypothyroid but not a stratospheric level .
Reading around I found the UK guidelines. They appear to say that if the TSH it is elevated ,then a further FT4 test is required but they also suggest treating with a TSH above 10, even if the FT4 is normal
I know there are lots of you with hypothyroid on here so hoping some may be able to help me.
What sort of levels did you have at diagnosis?
Did you have further thyroid tests?
What levels do you feel symptoms at, I know I've been very 'down' and far less active than I was but put it down to the horrible winter and worries about my parents. I've also put on a bit of weight but put it down to the 'lazyitis'
I'm asking because I really had hoped to go to the UK next week soon after my appointment with the doctor(my mother's condition is deteriorating.) I'm now concerned about making arrangements if I'm going to have to wait whilst I have more tests/ or whether it will make any difference if I delay any more tests for the next few months.
I need to think about it before seeing the doctor , it helps if I write down relevant things in French before I see her.
Reading around I found the UK guidelines. They appear to say that if the TSH it is elevated ,then a further FT4 test is required but they also suggest treating with a TSH above 10, even if the FT4 is normal
I know there are lots of you with hypothyroid on here so hoping some may be able to help me.
What sort of levels did you have at diagnosis?
Did you have further thyroid tests?
What levels do you feel symptoms at, I know I've been very 'down' and far less active than I was but put it down to the horrible winter and worries about my parents. I've also put on a bit of weight but put it down to the 'lazyitis'
I'm asking because I really had hoped to go to the UK next week soon after my appointment with the doctor(my mother's condition is deteriorating.) I'm now concerned about making arrangements if I'm going to have to wait whilst I have more tests/ or whether it will make any difference if I delay any more tests for the next few months.
I need to think about it before seeing the doctor , it helps if I write down relevant things in French before I see her.