Question 1

what does high tsh 3rd generation level means?

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Hypothyroidism: Typically it means that you have an underactive thyroid and may need replacement.

Question 2

what is considered a high tsh level?

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Above 4.5: In most labs, a value above 4.5 is high.  However, symptoms related to low thyroid correlate much better with free T4 levels, rather than tsh.  There are many people with elevated tsh, normal free t4, who feel perfectly normal (subclinical hypothyroidism).  Persistently high TSH levels is indicative of a failing thyroid.

Question 3

what is a dangerously high tsh level?

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Hypothyroidism: The actual thyroid hormone is T4 and t3 (liothyronine). When they are low, TSH elevates, but how high is somewhat variable, and "high tsh" per se is not dangerous.  A low t4/t3 (liothyronine) can be dangerous; TSH is a good marker of thyroid function, but often it is necessary to measure ft4 or t3 (liothyronine).  A mild elevation of TSH (eg. 4-10) is often without any symptoms and a normal ft4.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of high tsh level?

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High tsh has no : Symptoms, but indicates hypothyroidis, which can cause fatigue increased sensitivity to cold constipation dry skin unexplained weight gain puffy face hoarseness muscle weakness elevated blood cholesterol level muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints heavier than normal or irregular menstrual periods thinning hair slowed heart rate depression impaired memor.

Question 5

what can i do to lose weight if i have high tsh levels?

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High TSH: Ask your doctor to correct your thyroid abnormality with medication.  There is no substitute, however, for eating right and exercising.

Question 6

what causes high tsh levels? postive ana titer

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Thyroiditis: Autoimmune thyroiditis is the most likely cause.

Question 7

i have a high tsh but normal t4 levels, what does this mean?

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Hypothyroidism: The TSH test is10 times more sensitive for the diagnosis of hypothyroidism that the t4. The TSH is reported on a log scale so that small changes in the TSH value are caused by relatively big changes in the blood level. This is a reflection of the pituitary being extremely sensitive to change in the T3 (liothyronine) level  if you have symptoms it would be wise to seek treatment.

Question 8

should i be concerned of a high tsh level with a normal  tsh  4  level?

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I assume you mean a: high TSH with a normal T-4???
That is usually indicative of very early (subclinical) hypOthyroidism (LOW thyroid) 
If the gland is NORMAL size (not enlarged) your Doctor may wish to just follow this finding..
Hope this is helpful!

Dr Z

Question 9

high tsh levels but normal t4 levels, i don't understand what this means?

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Early hypothyroidism: If the elevated TSH persists, it generally indicates early hypothyroidism, which can easily be diagnosed and treated by your doctor.

Question 10

what are causes of high tsh levels? will depression medicines cause this increase levels?

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Low thyroid function: If you have a high TSH, it may be that you have hypothyroidism, which is very common &amp; responds well to very cheap medication to correct.  Low thyroid function can cause depression!  So if you have thyroid hormone deficiency get treated, your depression will improve faster, even if on depression meds &amp; the meds may not work if your thyroid hormone level is very low.  See doc and get further tests.

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