Question 1

my thyroid levels were checked just recent and my tsh was 2.08 and my t4 was 14. could this be causing the anxiety feeling? what is protocol?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid anxiety: I had an elevated thyroid after a bout of pneumonia and it can cause anxiety symptoms.  Your TSH is normal, T4 a little high but labs can be wrong.  I would suggest your md repeating and getting a free T3 (liothyronine) as T3 (liothyronine) is many more times as potent as t4.  There are many other symptoms of hyperthyroidism than just anxiety that are more important to look for.  Talk with your md.

Question 2

9 nodules on hetero thyroid, 1 fna benign 3.7cm no diagnosis on cause. a lot of anxiety worried its from bacterial infection long ago, im scared, doc jst said follow up in 1 yr, what can i test for? hashi? graves? t4+tsh+pth is still in range?

Accepted Answer

: Bacterial infection has nothing to do with your multinodular goiter. Thyroid function test results are normal as well as benign biopsy result of the big nodule so you have nothing to worry, just stay with one year follow up. Take care!

Question 3

i took a thyroid test recently. t3 uptake is "high" but t4, free t4 index, t3 total and tsh are all normal. i suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and am on buspirone. was wondering  if this t3 uptake could relate to my anxiety ?

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Not likely,,,: It’s unlikely that this medication is related to your T3 uptake or thyroid function in general.  Having said that, it’s still a good idea to discuss the results with your Dr., especially related to how high your T3 uptake was and in regard to your overall health profile.  Best of luck.

Question 4

i had ok thyroid tests recently. we added 0.5x0.1mg to stop me feeling tired all the time. new tests = tsh: 24, t4: 15. could it be caused by stress?

Accepted Answer

No: For the labs described above, you need better endocrine care. (what are the units?).

Question 5

we have case , femal patien , age 60 years, the tsh less than 0.05 while t4 in normal range , and she has not any symptom of thyroidism , is it ok ?

Accepted Answer

Subclinical hyperthy: A low TSH with a normal T4 and no symptoms is usually subclinical hyperthyroidism.  She may have a multinodular goiter that is autonomously functioning, or very early graves disease.  A T3 (liothyronine) level and free T4 level should be checked.  There is a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation despite the normal T4 level, but many endocrinologists would just follow her levels for progression.

Question 6

if my tsh low, t3 (liothyronine) and t4 is normal, is it hypo or hyper thyroidism? should i take iodine? ultra sound is normal, without pathology.

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: The answer to this question depends on what your exact levels are and what type of symptoms you have.  "Subclinical Hypothyroidsim" sometimes presents in the manner you describe.

Question 7

thyroid levels: tsh 6.620,t4 1.13 & t3 (liothyronine) is 2.3. i'm on 125 l- thyroxine 5 days. my doctor said take it 7 days. will this help? feeling low energy

Accepted Answer

Much longer: To rebalance your hormones will take much longer time than 7 days. Other hormones like estrogen, progesterone, cortisol also need to be evaluated. Please consult your doc for detailes.

Question 8

im just curious about my thyroid levels. i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and the previous levels are 5 months prior, second levels are just recently. should i get ahold of a endocrinologist?

t3  ?? -3.3 
t4 1.18 - 1.08
tsh 5.272 -2.967

Accepted Answer

Yes: It would be prudent to consult an endocrinologist.

Question 9

what causes the tsh to be high? my tsh was 5.4 and my t4 was 7.6. no other thyroid tests were given. doc put me on levothyroxine50mg says i'm hypo.

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism.: In hypothyroidism, TSH is high because it is a reaction to thyroid hormone/free thyroid hormone being low.  The hypothyroid can be due to many causes, but this is the main effect.  Your TSH is slightly high at 5.4 (normal 0.4 - 5.0 mu/l) and your T4 is apparently low (normal 64 - 154 nmol/l), so your dr. Treated you with thyroid replacement.  You should visit your dr. Routinely for check-up.

Question 10

my tsh is a little low. t4 is a little high. i can't take the thyroid meds. will a partial thyroidectomy help? (feeling very sick)

Accepted Answer

Other options: Even if you have hyperthyroidism, which is not certain from the information you provided, you need to consult an endocrinologist to check out other options for medication. Even if medication is not an option, surgery is generally not necessary, as thyroid gland can be ablated by radio-iodine.

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My thyroid levels were checked just recent and my tsh was 208 and my t4 was 14 could this be causing the anxiety feeling what is protocol

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My thyroid levels were checked just recent and my tsh was 2.08 and my t4 was 14. could this be causing the anxiety feeling? what is protocol?

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9 nodules on hetero thyroid, 1 fna benign 3.7cm no diagnosis on cause. a lot of anxiety worried its from bacterial infection long ago, im scared, doc jst said follow up in 1 yr, what can i test for? hashi? graves? t4+tsh+pth is still in range?

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I took a thyroid test recently. t3 uptake is "high" but t4, free t4 index, t3 total and tsh are all normal. i suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and am on buspirone. was wondering if this t3 uptake could relate to my anxiety ?

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I had ok thyroid tests recently. we added 0.5x0.1mg to stop me feeling tired all the time. new tests = tsh: 24, t4: 15. could it be caused by stress?

A member asked:

We have case , femal patien , age 60 years, the tsh less than 0.05 while t4 in normal range , and she has not any symptom of thyroidism , is it ok ?

A member asked:

If my tsh low, t3 (liothyronine) and t4 is normal, is it hypo or hyper thyroidism? should i take iodine? ultra sound is normal, without pathology.

A member asked:

Thyroid levels: tsh 6.620,t4 1.13 & t3 (liothyronine) is 2.3. i'm on 125 l- thyroxine 5 days. my doctor said take it 7 days. will this help? feeling low energy

A member asked:

Im just curious about my thyroid levels. i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and the previous levels are 5 months prior, second levels are just recently. should i get ahold of a endocrinologist? t3 ?? -3.3 t4 1.18 - 1.08 tsh 5.272 -2.967

A member asked:

What causes the tsh to be high? my tsh was 5.4 and my t4 was 7.6. no other thyroid tests were given. doc put me on levothyroxine50mg says i'm hypo.

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My tsh is a little low. t4 is a little high. i can't take the thyroid meds. will a partial thyroidectomy help? (feeling very sick)

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