HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I had a thyroid hormone test. my third generation tsh was 6.71. is this high?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: Complete the test with free hormone measurements and thyroid antibodies. Once you know the full picture, then you can treat.

Dr Wingo and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2018

4k views

Thank

Yes: Your TSH level is higher than normal and suggests thyroid deficiency. Please consult with your doctor to see if thyroid supplementation is warranted.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 3/25/2018

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What does it mean when my TSH levels are high, but my T3, T4, and other thyroid hormones are normal? Im a male in my mid 20s?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What are factors that determine someone with hypothyroidism must be on synthroid (thyroxine) forever?i have it(just high TSH)other thyroid hormones're normal

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Do I need thyroid hormone if I have low free t3, (liothyronine) normal TSH and high tpo antibodies?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

My thyroid stim.Hormone value is 1.680? Is that good or bad? Should i ask for a T3 (liothyronine) T4 test just to be sure cause i heard the TSH isnt always accruate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Do atkins diet affect hormones test results?fsh,prolactin,and tsh?atkins affect metabolism,so can affect thyroid tests?can give wrong blood results?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I am having extreme fatigue and i did blood test and my TSH level was high (8.6) ! but thyroid hormones are normal (t3 (liothyronine) T4 ) ! what is causing fatigue?
My tsh(thyroid) is 4.86 uiu/ml and my lh(hormones) is .992 miu/ml.These tests were done midcyle (menstruation).Are these normal ranges?
I need to make a Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) and Free T4 test. How can I have it?
Elevated tSH but normal thyroid hormones? Will this cause weight gain?
Having blood work tom. 48F. Think my hormones are changing but the only thyroid tests my dr ordered were T4 (free) & TSH (3rd gen). Is this complete?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.