Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

tsh level is 5.69 is that high?

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TSH HIGH?: Yes that is elevated.  You should see your doctor to discuss this and possible treatment of your thyroid gland.

Question 5

my tsh level was 320. is that too high?

Accepted Answer

TSH 320: This value is very high.  It means that your thyroid gland is seriously underactive. There are potentially serious consequences of underactive thyroid gland.  Evaluation and correction is essential. It takes considerable time.  I hope you are receiving care and are already on thyroid hormone replacement therapy.

Question 6

is a tsh level of 2.20 too high for a person?

Accepted Answer

No: If it is below 5 it is normal. So you do not need to worry.

Question 7

what does high tsh 3rd generation level means?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what should my tsh level be is 10.4 to high or to low?

Accepted Answer

Too high: That indicates that you have hypothyroidism.  You need to be seen and started on thyroid replacement.

Question 9

what to do if i recently found that my tsh level is high. need guidance.?

Accepted Answer

Easily treated: An elevated frequently means that your thyroid gland is not making enough thyroid hormone. This is called Hypothyroidism. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) rises in an attempt to signal your Thyroid gland to make more thyroid hormone. 

You may want to have it checked again to be sure.  But Hypothyroidsism is easily treated with medication.

Question 10

is a tsh level of 2.20 too high for a person? p.s : it was 4.32 last month help me please

Accepted Answer

Most likely normal: Depending on the lab where you had it done, ranges of TSH will vary but typically, anywhere from 0.45 to 4.5 is considered normal.

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