Question 1

do i need thyroid hormone if i have low free t3, (liothyronine) normal tsh and high tpo antibodies?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: The TSH is normal so it might be a variation of normal or euthyroid. It also might be a developing thyroid condition, but there would be symptoms, like fatigue.  The tpo antibodies might mean hashimoto's thyroiditis.  This is usually associated with  hypothyroidism.  It would be wise to see your doctor to follow up.

Question 2

i had a thyroid hormone test. my third generation tsh was 6.71. is this high?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Complete the test with  free hormone measurements and thyroid antibodies.  Once you know the full picture, then you can treat.

Question 3

3 months of dex & cyclo for myeloma. severe thyroid prob tsh high t4  low. hypocalcemic also. no change in dose. are the 2 related? thyroidectomy 2013

Accepted Answer

Your low: thyroid levels are much more likely due to your prior thyroid surgery. Check w/your doctor and begin BRAND NAME T4 replacement up to a level that normalizes your lab values.

Question 4

how does prednisone changes or suppresses thyroid stimulating hormone?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Steroids don't change tsh.

Question 5

subacute thyroiditis, only tsh high 7 but other all normal. have hypo symptoms. doc says symp r not due to thyroid. delay in gastric emptying related ?

Accepted Answer

Subactue thyroiditis: If you have this disorder, it is rare. Often follows a viral infection and is felt to be triggered by a virus and is triphasic. First is a hyperthyroid phase, then a hypothyroid phase then it usually returns to normal with time. The TSH and symptoms are  consistent wih the hypothyroid stage but it may spontaneously improve.

Question 6

thyroid tsh high. fog head, can't think; memory probs. my speech is stuttered as brain will not think quick. dr not given meds. should i get meds?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should have testing to determine why your TSH is so high and why you are having these symptoms.  This is not something that can wait as you have serious concerns.

Question 7

sperm count tests fluctuates btw azospermia and oligizospermia, 
hormonal test result are as follows:
fsh high(19.9), lh high(9.6) and tsh high(5.1)?

Accepted Answer

FIrst have: Someone treat your thyroid properly, check your entire hormonal system and then see a reproductive endocrinologist or andrologist. Avoid toxins like alcohol, tobacco, heat, trauma, certain medications, radiation, etc.

Question 8

fatigue, headaches, overweight! tsh high@9.79(scale0.49-4.67) ttl testosterone low@78(scale348-1197), free testos low@3.1(scale7.2-24). treat thyroid first, then testosterone or treat both at same time?

Accepted Answer

See your MD: You need to check with your md both need to be treated..It will be up to your physician on how ..We usually treat both!

Question 9

tsh high (15) free t4 high (4.2) but free t3 low (2.1). 41 yrs old, has partial thyroid removal at 14. hashimoto.  been on 300 mg of generic synthroid for 20 years. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid or pituitary: Not clear  since  both TSH and free T-4 are high. No data on T-4 Hashimoto can effect the thyroid tests either over acive and underactive  and synthroid can effect them and raise them. Was thyroid removed  because there was  a tumor or was it overactive or underactive. A visit to an endocrinologist is in your future

Question 10

hi my tsh 3rd generation result is 100. i have always been overweight and have recently gained a little bit of weight. have irregular periods and recently there has been issue of constipation.
it seems i would fall into the category of hypo-thyroidism.
am

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure what: ..units are being used to measure your TSH level, but 100???  In the USA, the standard value that labs use to measure TSH is microunits/ml and normal values range from 0.4 to 4.0 microunits/ml.  If you're TSH is 100 mcu/ml, then definitely something's wrong with your thyroid or the hormones regulating it. This test result requires follow up and either clarification or treatment.

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Also my thyroid hormone dose was changed due to tsh being high I suspect this plus prednisone is causing me the constant constipation please advise

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Do i need thyroid hormone if i have low free t3, (liothyronine) normal tsh and high tpo antibodies?

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I had a thyroid hormone test. my third generation tsh was 6.71. is this high?

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3 months of dex & cyclo for myeloma. severe thyroid prob tsh high t4 low. hypocalcemic also. no change in dose. are the 2 related? thyroidectomy 2013

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How does prednisone changes or suppresses thyroid stimulating hormone?

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Subacute thyroiditis, only tsh high 7 but other all normal. have hypo symptoms. doc says symp r not due to thyroid. delay in gastric emptying related ?

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Thyroid tsh high. fog head, can't think; memory probs. my speech is stuttered as brain will not think quick. dr not given meds. should i get meds?

A member asked:

Sperm count tests fluctuates btw azospermia and oligizospermia, hormonal test result are as follows: fsh high(19.9), lh high(9.6) and tsh high(5.1)?

A member asked:

Fatigue, headaches, overweight! tsh high@9.79(scale0.49-4.67) ttl testosterone low@78(scale348-1197), free testos low@3.1(scale7.2-24). treat thyroid first, then testosterone or treat both at same time?

A member asked:

Tsh high (15) free t4 high (4.2) but free t3 low (2.1). 41 yrs old, has partial thyroid removal at 14. hashimoto. been on 300 mg of generic synthroid for 20 years. what does this mean?

A member asked:

Hi my tsh 3rd generation result is 100. i have always been overweight and have recently gained a little bit of weight. have irregular periods and recently there has been issue of constipation. it seems i would fall into the category of hypo-thyroidism. am

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