Question 1

my tsh level has been consistently rising from 1 to 6.43 over 3 years but my t4 level is 15. can this be causing my hypothyroid symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: A TSH of 6 would typically represent hypothyroidism.  The job of a rising TSH is to keep thyroid hormones as close to normal as possible.

Question 2

tsh 6.5 level is high?

Accepted Answer

YES: The normal range i our area is 0-4 to4mlu/l
it varies from area to area and lab but never from 0.5 to5.5 mlu/l. 6.5 is high. Thanks.

Question 3

fluctuating tsh levels?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Are you on thyroid replacement currently?  Tsh can fluctuate if you are on the wrong kind of thyroid replacement, or you are not taking it regularly, or lab misinterpretation...Work closely with your doc or see a thyroid specialist if this continues to be a problem.

Question 4

how can tsh levels be reduced?

Accepted Answer

Take thyroid hormone: The TSH is produced when there is not enough thyroid hormone in the body. Taking thyroid hormone replaces what is missing and will lower the TSH level.

Question 5

why were my tsh levels so high?

Accepted Answer

Was not producing: enough thyroid hormone- underactive

when on correct dose, it will return to normal tsh

Question 6

are tsh levels over 50 (fifty) common?

Accepted Answer

: No, it is not common.

Question 7

why are elevated tsh levels dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism: Elevated TSH strongly suggests that hypothyroidism is present which, if untreated,  can produce numerous problems such as fatigue, weight gain,  constipation and impaired thinking.  Rarely the cause could be a pituitary tumor.

Question 8

what is a normal range for tsh levels?

Accepted Answer

0.4–4.0 µIU/mL: However, the upper limit may be slightly too high, with several studies showing TSH above 2 may be associated with increased risk of hypothyroidism later in life. This is the normal range for adults. It is different for children.

Question 9

two possible causes of high levels of tsh?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism: There are many causes e.g. Autoimmune thyroiditis,iodine deficiency/excess, some medications,diseases like sarcoidosis, surgical removal of thyroid gland,after radioactive treatment for graves disease to mention few reasons.

Question 10

what medications affect tsh levels severely?

Accepted Answer

Various meds: Can do this. The most common are thyroid hormone (either T4 and/or t3), lithium, amiodarone, dopamine, levodopa, bromocriptine, glucocorticoids (&gt;0.5 mg/day dexamethasone, 100 mg/day hydrocortisone), octreotide, amphetamines, Metoclopramide &gt;1 mg/kg, iodinated contrast media.

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