Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

$44 video appointments available today with a membership as low as $15/month

Book a Video Appointment
România
A 25-year-old male asked:

Why no doc doesnt want to give me treatment for hashimoto if my tsh is normal?and will hashimoto 100% develop into hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Finkelstein
Dr. Michael Finkelsteinanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Hashimoto: thyroiditis is usually self limited if the TSH is normal it just is monitored. it could develop into hypothyroid and you should be checked routinely
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 34-year-old female asked:
My TSH levels are 4.67.I am on 25mcg levothyroxin.Doc said its hashimoto's.Should I ask to check my thyroid antibodies too?or the treatment is same?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 29-year-old female asked:
Hyperthyroid and positive antibodies at 7 months postpartum. By 10 months pp my thyroid was normal. Tsh always normal before pregnancy.hashimotos?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 24-year-old female asked:
Anti tpo 875 TSH slightly elevated T3/t4 normal i have hypothyroid symptoms Does this all add up to I have Hashimotos?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 32-year-old female asked:
I have hypothyroidism. Elevated TSH. Normal T3 and T4. Antibody test was negative. Endocrinologist still refers to it as Hashimotos and says that's "most likely" the cause. Why would that be if I have no antibodies?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 38-year-old female asked:
Why and how can a person have high thyroid antibodies (hashimotos), hypothyroid symptoms but normal tsh, T3 (liothyronine) and t4? How does the body pull this off?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Last updated Jun 10, 2014

Found in:

Hypothyroidism›Thyroid stimulating hormone

People also asked

Symptoms of hypothyroidism, high normal TSH, TPO is 49. I have Reynaud's and positive ANA but am struggling convincing my doc to diagnose Hashimoto's.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
My FT4 is low at .68, TSH & FT3 is normal. My primary physician acts like it doesnt matter that its low & recommends to just test it again in 6 months. I have read that FT4 can cause hypothyroidism, hashimotos and pituitary issues?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
After Hypothyroid treatment tsh normal but weight loss and hyperthyroid symptoms. Starting time my physical condition weak, low weight. Is it reason?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
How does the doc know that my hypothyroidism was caused by hasimoto's? I had an ultrasound done (no nodules), and TSH blood test, then he concluded.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Detected with hashimotos hypothyroidism ,TSH4.67.Doc see small nodules.Is Levothyroxine treatment enough? or need further evaluation/therapy?Any Risks
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.

Disclaimer:

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.

Member App

Get the member app

Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link
Continue on web
Provider App

Get the doctor app

Play Store Doctor LinkApp Store Doctor Link
Continue on web
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.