Question 1

hi my tsh level is 6.5 is this hypothyroid or hyperthyroid. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Probably hypo: Hi. In all likelihood, you have subclinical hypothyroidism. It would help to know your free T4. There are VERY rare conditions (emphasis on VERY) due to either TSH-producing pituitary adenomas or mutations in the thyroid receptor where elevations in TSH are seen and the patient does not have subclinical hypothyroidism, but playing the odds, go with hypo. Checking TPO and Tg antibodies may help too

Question 2

i have hyperthyroid. i am taking neo-mercazole. the issue is while on medication i cross the tsh level and get hypothyroidism.how should i keep track?

Accepted Answer

Lower the dose: If you become hypothyroid on the pill, you need to decrease the dose until you are euthyroid again. Your doc should be able to do this for you. This is the art of medicine. If the pill is unable to do this, you might need to consider definitive treatment such as i-131 ablation...

Question 3

my graves disease went into remmission. my tsh levels were tsh 5.93 t4.14 t4.85 t3125. is it possible that i can go from hyperthyroid to hypothyroid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In fact, this is fairly common. The forms of autoimmune thyroiditis can overlap, and a former graves' sufferer may end up with hashimoto's and hypothyroidism. I'll leave it to the endocrinologists to sort out whether antibodies, clinical picture, or microscopic picture defines the "real" diagnosis -- the key is managing your thyroid status, with meds as needed.

Question 4

my tsh is 29.20 , is it hypothyroid or hyperthyroid?

Accepted Answer

Hypo: Hypothyroid. But make sure you get complete testing done. Check free T3 and reverse t3. Ft3 should be in upper range and rt3 in lower range. If your ratio is off, you may need Armour Thyroid or t3, and synthroid (thyroxine) would be the wrong med for you.  Also check thyroid antibodies.

Question 5

hi.i've tsh 27.95 is it hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?thanx

Accepted Answer

HypO-thyroidism: Depending on what test was used and their normal limits, that would be suggestive of hypothyroidism. This means you are not producing enough thyroid hormone and your body is trying to send a signal (TSH) that it needs more.

Question 6

i have hypothyroidism with a reading of 7.03 tsh and then go back to being hyperthyroid?

Accepted Answer

Graves disease: Your profile says graves disease, and you are taking Methimazole and/or ptu (propylthiouracil). Graves makes you hyperthyroid.  The medications then suppress your thyroid, and can eventually oversuppress your thyroid to be hypo. Graves is tricky to treat, and you can get swings of thyroid function back/forth. You should be seeing someone who is familiar with graves (endocrinologist).

Question 7

dr my free t4 is 1.03 and tsh is 3.18 normal between .1 to 4.8 shown in result. i want to clarify i am having hypothyroid or hyperthyroid?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Hi. Maybe I'm missing yor point. You have a normal TSH and a normal free T4, and you're wondering if you're hypothyroid or hyperthyroid? You left out the correct answer...normal thyroid. Normal is normal. That sounds trite, doesn't it?! But true. Normal thyroid function is normal, not hypo, not hyper, but normal. If I'm missing the point, please clarify. Good luck!

Question 8

my wife's t4 value is 11.5 and tsh is 4.98 can u please suggest is it hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism and medicine for same?

Accepted Answer

Subclinical hypothyr: She has subclinical hypothyroidism. Tsh is technically "normal", but not appropriate for someone her age. Many doctors would begin low dose brand name T4 replacement; others would wait  until lab worsens.

Question 9

t4 free 0.93, t3 (liothyronine) free 1.2, tsh 1.02 does this mean i have hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or is it normal.

Accepted Answer

Normal.: Thyroid values appear normal, but should be interpreted in the context of your symptoms and underlying disease process.  They are just a snapshot.

Question 10

after hypothyroid treatment tsh normal but weight loss and hyperthyroid symptoms. starting time my physical condition weak, low weight. is it reason?

Accepted Answer

Recommendation : You have to keep taking medication. Normal TsH show that dosage of your medicine is right.

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Hyperthyroidism vs hypothyroidism tsh levels

A member asked:

Hi my tsh level is 6.5 is this hypothyroid or hyperthyroid. is this normal?

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I have hyperthyroid. i am taking neo-mercazole. the issue is while on medication i cross the tsh level and get hypothyroidism.how should i keep track?

A member asked:

My graves disease went into remmission. my tsh levels were tsh 5.93 t4.14 t4.85 t3125. is it possible that i can go from hyperthyroid to hypothyroid?

A member asked:

My tsh is 29.20 , is it hypothyroid or hyperthyroid?

A member asked:

Hi.i've tsh 27.95 is it hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?thanx

A member asked:

I have hypothyroidism with a reading of 7.03 tsh and then go back to being hyperthyroid?

A member asked:

Dr my free t4 is 1.03 and tsh is 3.18 normal between .1 to 4.8 shown in result. i want to clarify i am having hypothyroid or hyperthyroid?

A member asked:

My wife's t4 value is 11.5 and tsh is 4.98 can u please suggest is it hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism and medicine for same?

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T4 free 0.93, t3 (liothyronine) free 1.2, tsh 1.02 does this mean i have hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or is it normal.

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After hypothyroid treatment tsh normal but weight loss and hyperthyroid symptoms. starting time my physical condition weak, low weight. is it reason?

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