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What's a normal tsh fluctuation? what can cause abnormal fluctuations?

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Dr. Stuart Seigel answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Prob normal: The Tsh fluctuates within the normal range all the time. Sometimes thyroid inflammation leads to abnormal fluctuations which usually resolve on their own. As long as the tsh is fluctuating within the norml range that is normal. If it REMAINS out of range then that is abnormal.

Dr Cunningham agreed

Answered 8/24/2016

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Tsh ft3 ft4 all normal.never took thyroid meds.tsh is fluctuating alot and have tpo ab 42(range <35),tgo ab(130 now 0).any chance to not develop hypo?

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TSH - 1.39 Free T4 - 1.1 Free T3 - 2.72 TSH has fluctuated from .99 to 1.19 to 1.51 to 2.77 to .92 to its current 1.39 since last September. Free T4 was .72 last year, .92 a few months ago. Free T3 was 2.7 a year ago. Is this a normal fluctuation?

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I was diagnosed with sub clinical hypothyroidism with an 8.3 TSH then 3 months later I got retested and it was 3.3 TSH. I show classic Hypothyroidism symptoms from not being able to lose weight to digestive issues. What could cause TSH to fluctuate?

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I have hashimotos & i'm on 180mg whole thyroid. My weight can fluctuate 1-2 kgs in 2days. My bloods show normal tsh, low t3 (liothyronine). Any ideas?

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How often do TSH levels fluctuate. 6/6/20 = .85 6/29/20 = 1.39 7/23/20 = 1.21 9/10/20 = .90 Free T4 levels 6/6/20 = 1.2 9/10/20 = 1.28 normal? Have anxiety. Heart palpitations. Weight loss from unable to eat. Loss of sleep. Insomnia. On buspar3wks?

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