TSH is a hormone that controls thyroid gland activity.
It’s typically used as a marker of thyroid health, but what are normal TSH levels?
This article explores what your levels should be and how it relates to hypothyroidism.
Note that each section in this article has a ‘summary’ box (like this one) to save time. Below this box is a contents menu to help you navigate directly to a particular section.
Several other factors can also influence TSH levels:
Inflammation of the thyroid gland
Genetics
Deficiency or excess of iodine in the diet
Poisonous substances and radiation exposure
Pregnancy
Certain medications- antidepressants, cholesterol lowering drugs, chemotherapy drugs, steroids
Thyroid cancer
Summary: Current levels of thyroid hormone in the blood significantly dictates your levels, although there are other factors that influence it too.
Hypothyroidism: What is TSH Level?
Due to the symbiotic nature they have with thyroid hormones, TSH levels in the blood can theoretically be a good marker of thyroid health.
This TSH levels chart presents a simplified version of what different readings can indicate.
TSH Levels
T3 and T4 Levels
Disease Condition
High
High
Tumor of pituitary gland
Low
Low
Secondary hypothyroidism
Low
High
Grave’s disease
High
Low
Hashimoto’s disease
Those with Graves’ disease (an overactive thyroid) have high low TSH and subsequent high thyroid hormone levels. Hashimoto’s disease (underactive thyroid) is the opposite.
Summary: Low TSH typically indicates excessive thyroid hormone levels, while high TSH indicates thyroid hormone deficiency.
Normal TSH levels
What should your TSH level be?
Normal TSH levels for the average adult range from 0.4 ‑ 4.0 mIU/L (milli-international units per liter) (3).
However, many organizations agree that a reading of 2.5 or less is truly ideal for normal thyroid levels, with anything 2.5 – 4.0 mIU/L considered “at risk”.
For those on thyroxine, the ideal TSH normal range is between 0.5 to 2.5 mU/L.
The reference ranges alter slightly as we grow older and if you are pregnant:
TSH Normal Range By Age:
For premature birth (28‑36 weeks)
0.7‑27 mIU/L
For children
Birth to 4 days: 1‑39 mIU/L
2‑20 weeks: 1.7‑9.1 mIU/L
21 weeks to 20 years: 0.7‑64 mIU/L
For adults
21‑54 years: 0.4‑4.2 mIU/L
55‑87 years: 0.5‑8.9 mIU/L
During pregnancy
First trimester: 0.3‑4.5 mIU/L
Second trimester: 0.3‑4.6 mIU/L
Third trimester: 0.8‑5.2 mIU/L
Small variations in results can occur depending on the laboratory and its methods used, as well as the time of day your blood was taken.
Summary: Normal levels range from 0.4 ‑ 4.0 mIU/L for the average adult.
High TSH Levels
A level reading above 4.0 mIU/L is considered high (elevated).
What is the reason for high TSH levels?
High levels typically indicates an underactive thyroid gland, which produces too little thyroid hormone. This is known medically as hypothyroidism.
Common causes of hypothyroidism include an autoimmune disease (known as Hashimoto’s disease), radiation treatment, or surgical removal of the thyroid gland.
Replacing thyroid hormone and altering your diet are crucial for the safe and effective treatment of an underactive thyroid.
Summary: High TSH levels for the average adult are 4.2 mIU/L and over. This reading typically indicates an underactive thyroid.
Low TSH levels
A reading below 0.4 mIU/L is considered low.
What does it mean when your TSH is low?
Low levels typically indicates an overractive thyroid gland, which produces too much thyroid hormone. This is known medically as hyperthyroidism.
It can be caused by an autoimmune disease (known as Graves’ disease), goiter, excessive iodine in the body, or an overdose of synthetic thyroid hormone.
Initial hyperthyroidism treatment can involve anti‑thyroid medications and radioactive iodine to slow down thyroid hormone production. Most respond well to hyperthyroidism medications and are treated successfully.
Summary: Low TSH levels for the average adult are less than 0.2 mIU/L. This reading typically indicates an overractive thyroid.
The Problem With Solely Relying on TSH Tests
TSH is the most well-studied marker for judging thyroid health and function.
It has been the gold standard test for decades, and is considered the most sensitive and accurate indicator by most endocrinologists and other doctors.
However, more recent research indicates our systematic reliance on it is missing the mark. This leaves a lot of hypothyroid cases either misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.
Some clinical studies have found that both T3 and TSH levels can decline at the same time, particularly in obese individuals that lose weight (4, 5).
That means T3 levels can be low, yet TSH will remain in the normal range.
Certain medications, such as metformin, are also known to independently lower TSH levels in diabetics and PCOS patients with thyroid issues (6).
These variables are just the tip of the iceberg, but highlight why TSH is not completely reliable on its own. Considering the pituitary gland (which produces TSH) is unique in its function, it makes sense that some metabolic processes and outside stressors can influence TSH activity.
This is something to discuss with your doctor if your readings are high-normal, yet you still feel seriously unwell.
Summary: Several external stressors are known to influence TSH levels, independently of thyroid hormone levels. This means TSH on it’s own is not always a reliable indicator of thyroid health.
TSH Tests at Home
It’s not uncommon for doctors to skip over TSH testing if they do not believe there is a thyroid issue.
Fortunately, there is reliable way to measure thyroid stimulating hormones yourself with a home-testing kit. It’s FDA approved to be as accurate as a blood draw test, and results are sent direct to you by email or phone call. Click here to take a look on Amazon (aff link).
Have a read of the interesting reviews, as there’s the occasional comment that results are slow to get back.
Additional Tests For Thyroid Health
Given the potential inaccuracies with TSH on its own, comprehensive screening of thyroid health should ideally include these 6 tests:
TSH
Free T3
Free T4
Reverse T3
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Your doctor should be aware of these tests.
(Know that I cannot give personal medical advice. Please speak with your doctor.)
About Joe Leech, Dietitian (MSc Nutrition & Dietetics)
Joe Leech is a university-qualified dietitian from Australia.
He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in exercise science, followed by a Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2011.
260 responses to “TSH and So-Called “Normal” TSH Levels: A Non-Sciency Guide”
Hi joe I’m a lifting guy although I hate taking some suppliment but I’m more concerned about nutrition and healthy eating as well..so what can I eat or do to increase my growth and development of muscles as well?
Hi my name is patti i dont know any thing about this i am 43 and just got my resaults mytsh is 0.1 my t3 is 147.3 and my t4 free is,1.16 i dont think its good
Hi Rubeena, you seem to know your stuff. Question, my TSH is 0.07 my T3 T4 is perfect. My heart is racing, anxiety like crazy and I’m itching like I’ve got cooties, my mind is fogged out, I’m burning up. I have a multinodular but what’s your thoughts? I can’t handle this.. I took an Ativan last night and it’s first time I’ve slept through the night in years. Yes Dr gave me a few until my ultra sound today.
Hi Rubeena, you seem to know your stuff. Question, my TSH is 0.07 my T3 T4 is perfect. My heart is racing, anxiety like crazy and I’m itching like I’ve got cooties, my mind is fogged out, I’m burning up. I have a multinodular but what’s your thoughts? I can’t handle this.. I took an Ativan last night and it’s first time I’ve slept through the night in years. Yes Dr gave me a few until my ultra sound today.
Sounds like hyperthyroidism have you had any weight loss difficulty concentrating changes in skin texture commonly a result commonly known as Graves disease protrusion of the eyeballs is another symptom.
My wife (56 yrs old) is taking Eltroxine 100 mcg for last 15 years and now blood test indicates the following result
T3 – 1.56, T4 – 10.93, TSH- 0.29.: , ANTI TPO ANTIBODY 135, ANA NEGATIVE.
Doctor suggested to take TPU Tabs 50mg twice daily.her weight has also decreased . Can you suggest if medicines prescribed is suitable at this stage.
Hi Joe, I’m a 62 year old lady and have a lot of health problems, but I’m weak, light headed along with a headake all the time, and very cold, and then very hot. this has been going on for three years. I lost 100 lbs on my on and still have a long way to go but my potassium is always low like 2.9.
I take four pills for that and try to eat rich foods for that but something is wrong. I can feel my heartbeat in my throat from time to time and have been more swollen then usual. MyTSH come back at .95 they said .45 to 1.45 is normal but my b 12 is always right at the lowest end and I know something else is going on. at night I can hardly more, I have fibromaligia along with degenetive joint desease but need to know why I can’t do much anymore and 45 lbs went on real fast. Help
My TSH tests results are
FreeT4-2.9 pmol/L
TSH-0.13 mUil/L
I am taking 175 mg once per day in the morning before BF
Is there risk involved.Is it overactive or over reactive
Please comment
Yasapala
Australia
My wife (56 yrs old) is taking Eltroxine 100 mcg for last 15 years and now blood test indicates the following result
T3 – 1.56, T4 – 10.93, TSH- 0.29.: , ANTI TPO ANTIBODY 135, ANA NEGATIVE.
Doctor suggested to take PTU Tabs 50mg twice daily.her weight has also decreased . Can you suggest if medicines prescribed is suitable at this stage.
I,Nargis Parvin,aged about 37, am taking Eltroxin 75mcg for 7 yes. Now the rate of tsh is 3.4 mcu/ml. What can do now? Carry on taking the tab or change?
I’m Nita, three months short of 69 years, a healthy and active, if very thin, woman with no history of diabetes or BP. A Test done on me a fortnight ago at about 2pm states my TSH levels to be 7.14 uIU/ml. My T3 total and T4 total are shown to be normal at .89 ng/ml and 6.60 ug/dl. Do I have hypo thyroidism?…Thanks in advance. Nita
Hello. I am 29 and my t3 is 105.5 T4 is 5.3 and TSH is 10.89 ulU/mLand have been adviced to take Thyronorm 50. And i weigh 60kg . Do i have hypothyroidism ?
Hello
My tsh level is 4.97 so is this hypothyroidism.& Dr.priscribe me 50 mcg tablets is this okay can I have a chance for baby plan on next month ‘april’
Hello, I just got my test results back and my TSH result came back as 0.005 telling me it was below low normal. I’m 36 years old and not sure if this should be a concern for me. My Doctor ordered a thyroid scan. Should I be concerned at the result that came back? My Doctor did not explain much, though she did state I have hyperthyroidism. Don’t know what to think about this. Thank you!
I am 53 years old.i am on tyronorm for the last 10 years.presently i am on 75 mcg tyronorm.my tsh level presently is 0.044. What would be the right amount of tyronorm mcg for me?
Hi Joe! I’m 46 years old and was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism in June of this year. My most recent labs from 8/24, were all within the “normal range” but I know they are not where they should be:
TSH-Icma 0.93
T-3, Serum 77
Free T-3 2.3
Free T4 1.2
Thyroglobulin Antibody <1.0
Thyroid Peroxidase (Tpo) Ab 6
Following my most-recent lab results, I was switched from Synthroid (50 mcg)/Liothyronine (5mcg 2 x's daily) to Nature-throid 48.75 mcg which I started two weeks ago. My biggest concern is my body won't respond to diet, even after I cut out everything processed, sugar, starch, dairy, liquor.
I'm taking an adrenals saliva test tomorrow and just requested a hormone panel, and a review of my Glucose, Serum which has dropped to 92 but was in the pre-diabetic range when I started the thyroid meds (99). My fatigue is improving but I'm too tired to workout. I've always been in good shape and had a good metabolism so all of this is very frustrating and depressing. Is there anything in particular I should be tested for? My dr did mention I'm not premenopausal.
Hi Joe, very interesting reading however I had my thyroid removed over 10 years ago due to Graves Disease and have been taking levothroxine since then, however, when I changed area and doctor, even though I have regular blood tests and have been back to see the endocrinologist, they tell me my levels are fine, although I feel very sleepy and have put on two stone in weight, which I am struggling to lose. any ideas to help?
Hi just diagnosed with hashimoto s and don’t want to start taking hormone until ive exhausted diet changes. I’ve been told you can put into remission with a type of paleo diet . I’m away for 6 weeks and will do this when I get back from India . Have you heard this is possible or taking hormone while putting in remission is way to go
I’m female, 56, 5’2″, 107 lbs. I’m confused about my labs. My free T3 is 6.4, T3 total is 2.8, my free T4 is 0.78 and my TSH is 29.98. I know the TSH is too high but am not sure what all of it taken as a whole signify. Any input appreciated, thx.
Hi, I’m Darlene and have been fighting hashi’s since around 2003. My levels rarely are on point but recently in the last 6 months they are near and over 100, most recently yesterday was 96.4. What are the major complications at this level and is there a risk for coma?
Hey,
I am Garima and recently I got to know after a blood test that my t3 and t4 levels are normal bt my tsh is 5.2… What should I do.. What Are The Possible causes And Effects Of This . . Are There Any Other Tests I ShouLd Consider .
I am curious as to why the TSH range, for adults, changes so dramatically after age 55.
I am 57 years old with a TSH of 3.8, which sounds like I should be right on target, but it seems like the normal range is huge. I have several symptoms, like dry skin and hair, muscle weakness, tingling sensations in my legs and feet, joint and muscle pain and I haven’t slept well, in years.
I’m concerned that the range may not be telling the whole story. Since there is no personal baseline TSH number, how do I know that my test results are truly normal. Maybe my true normal is .8.
I am 27 years old Male and I had a problem of hair fall. When I visited my Dermatologist, she told me to get checked the Thyroid profile. What I found in this test is that Serum T3 and T4 are within the normal range where as Serum TSH is 13.2mIU/L whereas the nornal range of Serum TSH is between 0.465-4.68. Please advise is there anything to worry about or not?
My wife is 25 yrs& 43 kg.Free T4- 0.18ng/dl &TSH- >500.0 IU/ml results by Diagno Labs Pvt. Ltd. India reported on 07/01/2017.Now, Taken one tab. Thyronorm 75 mg daily morning before meal from 1 month but not any sign/symptoms is lose or like no any advantages. I am unable to think, how to do this condition. I deeply hope you given to me any Idia or Advice…plz.
I’m a 2x cancer survivor – 53 yrs young – have had radiation treatments at my chest and chemotherapy. at 34 I went into menopause and have had hypothyroidism since – always weighed about 100lbs Wish I still did) – eat very good – been a gym rat my whole life – my issues –
I seem to have become allergic to every thyroid medication given to me – I got off Synthroid because the side effects on me were horrible, same with the generic stuff – my body cannot tolerate foreign chemicals, pharmaceuticals. I pleaded with my Dr to put me on Armour which he did – what a new life I had – hadn’t felt so good in over 10 years – then one day I woke up having difficulty breathing – thought I had pneummonia – was actually my body rejecting the Armour with an allergic reaction – my throat was closing up – so Dr. knocked down my dosage and I monitored what I took – back this past June I was extremely stressed at a horrible job and it all happened again – so Dr switched me to Naturethyroid – another natural medicine – after about 2 months I started having the same problems but what happened to my stomach was crazy – bloating so that I looked like I was 9 months pregnant but it was what my stomach looked like – huge!! on someone 5′ tall I looked like the python that swallowed a goat. So I stopped taking it immediately and started the Armour – now again same problem with the Armour – difficulty breathing, heart racing – eyes twitching, exhausted, serious rashes especially in my armpits, out of sorts.
Going to see my Dr this week but honestly get the feeling he doesn’t really care about how I feel, if I am supposed to be on medicine for the rest of my life for this disease then what the heck am I supposed to take if I’m allergic to everything?
Any suggestions from anyone who has gone through this even slightly I would appreciate it – not really sure how much more of this I can deal with, seems like a lifetime and I just want to feel good
Hi, I’m a female 50 yrs old. My TSH high sensitivity 0.52 is this normal? I have three goiters since I was a teenager. I can’t seem to lose any weight no matter what I do.
Joe – can I check with you source of your normal TSH ranges. I thought your TSH range for children seems high, considering ranges followed by most labs and those discussed in research papers available on ncbi website. Is it possible for you to confirm – this is quite important for us… Thanks for your great article… Best…
I am giving below my Thyroid profile Report as advised by Doctor. Kindly advise/prescribe required medicine please.
Method: ELISA.
TSH test value: 6.3 uIU/ ml.
Name & Age of patient: Kalpana Karjee (F) 55 years.
Hi Due to irregular diet plan i have a elevated TSH levels Below are details
TEST NAME TECHNOLOGY VALUE UNITS REFERENCE RANGE
TOTAL TRIIODOTHYRONINE (T3) C.L.I.A 60 ng/dl 60-200
TOTAL THYROXINE (T4) C.L.I.A 3.3 μg/dl 4.5-12
THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) C.L.I.A >150.00 μIU/ml 0.3-5.5
Currently i am on 50 Mg Eltroxin – can i have a dose adjustment ?
I am 46 yr old female and my TSH level is 48.26 mIU/L and am on 225mcg of levothyroxine and my TSH does not seem to be coming down. I am currently overweight and cannot loose the weight. I work out 5x a week doing high intensity training as well as follow a low calorie diet of 4oz protien (chicken, turkey tilapia or egg whites), 2oz carbs (yams, brown rice or quinoa) and unlimited veggies (choice of asparagus, broccolli, kale or brussel sprouts) eating a full meal every 3x a day.
How do I get my TSH level down or is that a normal level on meds? I want to loose this weight. What should I be asking my doctor
My T4 has been testing in the 4.18-4.31 range. My doctor says that is acceptable, but your article seems to say that is too high. Should I be concerned?
Sorry sent too soon!! Recent thyroid test results are TSH 0.15, T3 is 4.37 and T4 is 20.1. I am a 56 year old female. Should I be on any treatment? Thank you.
i am 40 and my recent TSH results is 2.000 (mIU/L). the Doctor did not test for T3 and T4.
I hv been experiencing frequent palpitations, tremors, extreme fatigue, mood changes, and irregular menses for the past 3 mths. and I hv to keep my meals on time (if not, i will have dizziness leading to migraine lasting 2-3 days)
Is this normal?? the doctor dont seemed convinced if I may have thyroid problems.
OH MY GOD, the reference ranges numbers in this article are almost DOUBLE of what most labs and doctors use. I had a thyroidectomy and my primary care doctor insists on my TSH being UNDER 3.0 I’m going to take this article with me to my up-coming appt. The numbers seem way off.
hi im 28 my tsh leves are 4.88 .remaining triiodothyronine-4.31,throxine free serum 14.38,thyrogobulin atibody serum 12.96,thyroperoxidase-10.54mtsh antibody receptor serum-0.30.everything normal.only thyroid stumulating harmone is more and evern i fell muscle cramps,weight gain. is everything ok.i can controal through natural food habits or value is high?
l hv recently take thyoride medicin my age is 24 n i checkup my thyoride n freethyoride test result is dat T3 2.83 T4:0.82 TSH:27.534 high so how can i do for it nw i take 75mg medicn per day n night one one time
Just had labs to find out where my thyroid level was at. My test results came back as a 60 how bad is that. I was moved up on my thyroid medication to 200mcg
Hello, am sonam and am 6 months pregnant
my T3 is 1.53ng/ml and
T4 is 6.14 ug/dl
TSH is > 100 uIU/ml
Can u plz tell is there anything serious with these levels
And before pregnancy i nvr have this thyroid issue..
Thankyew
Hi..my son age is 7 month…his t3 report is 186ng/dl. t4 is 9.37mg/dl.. tsh 2.50mlu… is it normal…
Or my baby has carried mental disorder…
Pls ans…
O will n great full to u
Hi I am 12 weeks pregnant. I had never got Thyroid problems. I got my TSH done. It came out to be 17 and T3 & T4 are normal in range. I started Thyroxine tablets 75 mg. I am bit worried about the mental health of my Child. Is it going to effect the abilities of my child?
Test name Technology value units reference range
TOTAL
TRIIODOTHYRONINE ( T3 ) C.L.I.A 83 ng / dl 60 -200
TOTAL THYOXINE ( T4 ) C.L.I.A 6.2 ug / dl 4.5 -12
THYROID STIMULATING C.L.I.A 8.28 uIU /ml 0.3 -5.5
HORMONE ( TSH )
48 YOF Papillary thyroid cancer diagnosis sep 2016, full thyroidectomy oct 2016, radiation feb 2017. Lev was 125 to start, then increased to 137, Nov Tsh .579 T4 1.29 Dec Tsh .586 T4.96 in Feb Tsh .467 T4 1.23 upon a review. March Tsh was .804 T4 1.13 June 2017 Tsh was .005 T4 1.79. Did another review 6 weeks later (recently) after lowering Lev to 112 Tsh is still .005 and T4 is 1.54.
The doctor hasn’t called me yet with my results, I have online access to my results as soon as they process and am very curious to what it could be or what to do, but in the meantime and wondering if there are any foods I could eliminate BUT. I have lost 40 lbs (I wasn’t obese). I had 5 major surgeries on top of the cancer in 6 months which left me sedentary on top of 18 meds. My diet has been oats, sprite added in steak for protein, I can’t eat ground been (first surgery was gallbladder that’s how they found the cancer). I don’t eat breads, nor milk or any dairy products 6 strawberries for breakfast daily, a chicken breast grilled, no starches like rice.
Hey ! I’m definitely not asking for anything that would be against my doctor, I’m just really really in a spot that sucks. My doctor is very very very …. slow …
I’ve been literally like feeling like I’m dying, no energy, weak, and to put it short, every single symptom of thyroid problem. And this has been absolutely devastating and I’m in bed 24/7
I finally got my results and I’m just asking you to please help me figure out if these are abnormal results and if so, how far off. ? Not asking for a diagnosis, just wondering how far off the numbers are, because it’s very very frustrating trying to take in all the information online and apply it to my results as they seem to be measured differently 🙁
Okay,
TSH 14.8
Free t3- 13
Free t4- 5.0
Also, I’ve had this problem with the constant lack of energy for as long as I can remember. I can remember being 7 and my brother having to literally drag me out of bed for school. lol.
And in high school I couldn’t understand how everyone always had so much more energy than me…
Is it at all possible that I’ve had a problem with thyroid my whole life ,?
I’m 29 and I’ve been tiny my whole life. I have a bit more meat as I’ve had a baby 3 years ago, but I’m still small ! If that helps !
Sorry for the story. It took sooo much to finally come and ask, I tried to figure it out myself because I hate bothering people.
Thank you in advance.
Consistent with euthyroidism. Annual monitoring is usually sufficient in stable patients compliant with treatment. Note: recommended TSH in pregnancy is 2.5 mIU/L or less. Please let me know about this. My wife got this one in her reports.
PLEASE I HAVE NOTICED MOST QUESTIONS ON YOUR SITE HASNTT BEEN ANSWERED.KINDLY ANSWER THEM.I HAVE A SWOLLEN THYROID.MY TSH IS 0.974 uIU/mL. T4 IS 14.0 PMOL/L .T3 IS 4.4 PMOL/L.LAB REMARK IS , I HAVE A NORMAL FUNCTIONING THYRIOD.YET IT SO SWOLLEN. I TRIED KELP 600mg.AND IT CAUSED the swell to increase double in size and now it painful . gaining so much weight,hair loss,vision loss,mind is cloudy,cant concentrate,headaches and panic attacks , also have irregular menses .menstruation only came after doctor gave m2-tone. what should i do to reduce swelling, how do i loss weight.am i hypo or hyper or what does my result and symptoms indicate.am 28 years female
Age 35
I got a few test’s done but don’t understand them, can you please help me?
1) TSH with Reflex to FT4 IF IND
TSH
Value 1.220
2) TSH with Reflex to FT4 IF IND
TSH High Sensitivity
Value 1.940
3)TSH with Reflex to FT4 IF IND
TSH High Sensitivity
Value 0.870
And my health summery says abnormal thyroid stimulating hormone and that now I have high cholesterol.
I asked my doctor about it and he just put me on cholesterol medicine. My anxiety has gotten really bad lately, out of no where along with many other symptoms listed in the hypothyroid category. Back in 2002 I had high sensitivity asking with low iron while pregnant with my first born.
Is this normal? What should I do if it’s something that I should be considered about?
I’m Rashid, 21(male), i got my serum T3, T4, TSH results
Serum T3- 0.81ng/mL
Serum T4- 6.6 ug/dL
Serum TSH- 6.36 ulU/mL
Is this good ?
Pls advice me on this
Hi,
I am Gabriela. I am female 55 years old and my tests results are:
– TSH: 4.59
– T4: 1.05
My doctor recommended Eutyrox 25mg – 1/2 for 2 weeks and 1 for 2 months, 30 minutes in the morning before breakfast.
Is it ok?
Thanks
Hi
I am zainab. Female 26 years old have 2 kids in 3 years marriage. I am a skinny girl throughout but when i got married just before that like 3 months before i started to loose weight like i became under weight 36 was my weight.
Since then and till now i take multi vit. Ate healthy food juices and what not… but with time i am loosing my weight. My Hb is 13 which sounds good to me and okay to my doctors. But the thing is my Tsh is 3.4 its above the normal range.
I am little confused, losing weight … is it because of this ???
Hello, my test results :- T 3 :- 152 ng/DL, T4 12 ng/dl and TSH is <0.01 , no problem in body, the low TSH is since last 2 year, Antibody test results are normal. Please advise, Weight 80 KG, and I am pre diabetic.
Hi there , I am a 50 soon to be 51 year old female and I have a TSH -4.42 and my Free T-4 0.97. I have so many symptoms and my doctor keeps telling me this is normal. He won’t test me for T-3. What should I do and is that normal range? I just feel horrible all the time and I think I just can’t function another day. Any advice please, I’m desperate!!
Unfortunately I cannot give medical advice online. Perhaps you could see another doctor to get a second opinion by a medically trained professional. Good luck
My T3 is 101 , normal range 60-200, T4 is 7 normal 4 to 12 , but TSH is 14.8.Normal is 5.5 max.
It has been around 10 to 11 for many years, I am 66 yrs male, with normal health, no diabetes, no BP and renal and lever functions are normal. I take regular walk daily more than 1 hr. and do not have any symptoms, tiredness. My doctor said not to worry. My ht is 1.71 mtr and wt 64 kg, BMI about 22.
Any advice , diet ?Pramod Pitale.
Hie I m Shashi
I. M gaing weight so I went t doctor nd did a thyroid profile so
My T3 is 1.17
T4 is 7.50
TSH is 2.74 is it normal or do I have Thyroid plz can u say
Dont post any reply like ask your doctor or I am not sure… Whenn I refer that i could see your reply is similar for all the post.. If you dont know please stay calm..
My wife’s age is 24 and her Serum tsh is 4.16 wether the normal figure is 4.0 to 4.2 for audults having age crom 21 yrs to 54 yrs so 4.16 is just close to extreem level of normal value. What could be effect????
T3 is 1.49
T4 is 9.20
Hi Joe,
I am 53 year old female. Had my thyroid removed 18 months ago due to pre cancerous nodules and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I am currently taking 137 mg of levothyroxin. 12 months ago I had my tonsils out and at this time was told I have low blood pressure. My concerns are I have put on 40 pounds since the surgeries and am having trouble getting it off. I am tired all the time, dry skin and can’t seem to get back into exercising. I was average active before. Two doctors have told me to go a carb free diet
Had my blood work done everything stayed about the same except for my TSH(high sensitivity) on 5/1/2017 it was 1.77 and on 10/19/17 it was 3.6 mIU/L
First of all what does the tsh monitor and what does it mean. Secondly any suggestions with the weight loss would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance
Hi
My father is 73 year old TSH test results shows it is 98.260 Uiu/ml and reference range is 0.27_5.35 (ECLIA) what does this mean?
He is having fatigue and swelling on his legs at times
Can you please tell me what is he suffering from is it severe and what treatment should he take…
Awaiting for your reply….
Thank You
Hi my name is Epheson Im 19 years old my T3 is 0.96
T4 6.45 and TSH 0.53.I know its between the reference but I read and also once a dermatologist told me it will have a great effect on my skin specially on my skin and through years it really did affected my hair. My hair has been like 80 year old woman and i think its related with the surgical removed gall bladder.
Thanks for the article, Joe!
It is so much more clear to me now.
I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 3 years ago when I was 28 and recently decided to get off T4 and you know it worked (so far)! I increased my activity (workouts with a trainer and cardio days at a gym), added some supplements and excluded gluten and dairy from my diet (thanks to my trainer, who is also recommended calories intake, proportions and all the supplements). It has been about 2 months I am not taking T4 any more and blood work came out normal! So it is possible to not take T4 and have your thyroid back to normal life. Thanks for the article again, it helped me to realize that I am not the only one suffered from hypothyroid and helped to figure out on how to read my blood work!
Just got my results of my thyroid screening from an urgent care. It’s 1.56. I’m really upset because I thought I really did have a over active thyroid.. I am loosing so much weight! Any suggestions? Is it possible they missed something?
Hi Megan, since I do not know your personal medical history, I cannot say what it might be. You should go back to your doctor and discuss other avenues you could explore. Good luck.
I’ve been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis for over 30 years. My last numbers from back in early October was a TSH of 0.29 and my Free T4 was 1.4, I was upped from 300MCG to 350MCG of Levothyroxine about a month before the last test because my numbers were so bad (I don’t have the numbers from the test before). I still have the puffy eyes, can’t remember things can’t concentrate well, still can’t lose the weight that I gained when my levels went haywire and always feel exhausted. Can you tell me if I should already be feeling better and seeing a differnce and is there anything that you can suggest to help decrease the symptoms? Thanks a bunch.
Hi, i am 19 years old girl my thyroid profie is :
T3 total= 1.00 ng/ml
T4 total= 11.00 ug/dl
TSH= 0.03 ulU/ ml
M taking thyroine sodium tablet 100mcg
Please tell me that i have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism ?
Hi. What are your thoughts on an at home thyroid test that uses a blood prick sample? I was looking at one from Health Test Express that screens for Free T3, Free T4, TSH, and TPO. Looks like they also provide a doctor consult to help understand the results or refer to specialists. Here’s the link if you can provide your feedback: https://www.healthtestexpress.com/thyroid-test-panel/
I have read the comments of people and your contribution in terms of tips sharing.
Much appreciated :)..
I am 32yrs old (women) My TSH is 9.09. Is that higher level ? and what kind of diet should I avoid and continue?
I am a 21 year old male. I am really skinny and not gaining weight by any means. I checked my thyroid it was -.83 ml. Am i not gaining weight because of this high rate of thyroid hormone.
Hi,
Iam 26 yrs old Female with 5 week Pregnant and my thyroid levels are
T3 is 145 ng/ml
T4 is 10.47 ug/dl
TSH is 5.97 ulU/mL
and my doc suggested that my TSH is high and i should be on THYROXINE medication.
.. Here my question is, My TSH is already high and why my doc suggested to take Thyroxine Tablets?
Will Thyroxine reduce the TSH.
Please advise me.
Hi. I’ve had radioactive iodine ablation therapy. My last test results were TSH 5.44 with T3 3.1 and T4 19. I am having hypothyroid symptoms again. My doctor said all is well and to repeat blood work in 3 months. Should I be getting a 2nd opinion?
I went to my doctor and shared my symptoms and he suggested it might be my thyroid. I got my blood drawn and it was 5.7 and he told us he wanted to take it again. The second time it was 4.7 so he decided the thyroid wasnt the issue. I think the thyroid still might be the issue. What do you think and what should I do next?
Hi, I’m 63 and feel somewhat fit , during xmas season I gain a little and in the summer back to slimm 5″8 tall, 140 weight, just received a reading of 8.5 whatever it means , doctor said it’s to high and wants to put me on meds for thyroid and high cholesterol if 190 . I’m on blood pressure med. currently and Sertraline 50mg .
I’m scared to take thyroid Ned’s because from passed experience I lost my nice hair , and to me that’s worse. I stopped the Thyroid meds after a month of use on my own and felt better . But now she told me to get back on it ,
Please, help me understand and what to do
Was diagnosed of hyperthyroidism some 18 years ago and placed on thyroxin which I used consistently for some three years and then stopped. Now at 56 a new test now shows that I have hypothyroidism now. I am confused! What next please
Hi.. I am 26 year old. My thyroid TSH level is 15.50 in november2017. After 20 days of taking thyrox 25 my TSH 4.69. After that I dropped thyrox as per direction of doctor. Now I do my test on 27 jan 2018, my TSH level is 12.70. Tell me what I do..??
Hi… please give reply because I am very tensed abot my TSH level because its very high. And eighther T3 T4 both are in range. Kindly give reply
My tsh 12 weeks ago was 0.23 and free t4 was 0.73 started on methimazole now my tsh is 8.5 and ft4 is 1.01. PvP decreased methimazole from bid to daily and recheck bloodwork in 6 weeks. I feel horrible all the time. Does this seem right?
Hi I just had a blood test done and I have to go and get another blood test done for my thyroid and I don’t understand why? As my 1st results serum free t4 levels are 11.6pmol/L, and my serum THS level is 1.62ulU/ml can anyone please help me understand this please thank you
Hi am 26, my tsh range is 7.45 two years back. After I taking tablet of 25 mg, before six month am having tsh range of 3.85. Still am continuing 25 mg tablet. But my peroids are irregular. I don’t know whether my hormone imbalance is normal or not. Can I plan for a baby.
Go see your doctor, endocrinologist preferred. Pregnancy requires higher levels of thyroid hormone, esp in the first trimester for optimal neural development of the baby and to prevent miscarraige. TSH should ideally be less than 2. Usually a higher dose is given. Also, for max absorption of levothyroxine, make sure you are taking it by itself 30 mins before any food or ingesting anything else. Taking it any other way will lead to poor absorption and higher TSH.
Hi There,
Soon to be a 57yr old woman here!!!!! Had blood work and my T3 came back as 90!!!!!!! My doctor now wants more bloodwork for TSH to rule out an under active thryoid!!!! Shouldn’t that have been part of my normal bloodwork??????
(((((((By the way I am moody, itchy cranky, tired, constipated, forgetful, cold and sombody shrunk allllllllllll my clothes since before the holidays!!!!!!!!!! I suspect this is how the Queen of England feels…………because she
Never Smiles ))))))) AT least I still have my sense of humor ?
I hat the back of my head severely in 2007 and within 3 weeks i gained 4 lbs. ..no energy ..sleep 9 hrs.nite …loss of concentration …./ by the end of 4 months i had gained 35 lbs …eating less and symptions increased dramatically ….one doctor felt my pituitary gland was inactive due to the concussion …/ my last blood test results show TSH at 0.031 / T4 FREE is 1.10 / T3 ICMA is 5.4 …../ i am a 71 woman and now im sleeping 10 to 11 hours a nite ….no energy ….no train of thought …thin hair ….dry skin …lsplitting nails ….my weight is 162 lbs. and try to walk but have to nap when i get home ….i used to be hyper all my life and never got sick until i hit my head …i am taking Armour Thyroid 90mg.daily but my doctor wants it reduced …should i
I’m not a Dr. But I had similar normal blood work and I just felt awful. My Dr. Sent me to have an ultrasound on my thyroid and I had a huge mass. I ended up having it removed. I am now on thyroid meds. And we are still trying to figure out dosage a year later but I feel much better. I like to rely on how I feel now. You hear of so many cases in several different medical areas were people just knew something was wrong. Even when the test showed there wasn’t. I believe you know your body make them run all the test until you figure out what is wrong. Good luck and I hope you feel better.
High , I had my skull spilt open at the back too. I also feel the same as you and I was super active until my accident. I gained a lot of weight and really didn’t eat a lot. I feel my pituitary gland as been compromised in some way.
I also had elevated vit.B6 at 63.9 / carbon dioxide at 29 / glucose at 101 / elevated cholesterol levels and high Hct of 48.0 ……i walk 1.5 miles once a week as no more energy and want to exercise more but no energy …..i am 15 lbs over weight and eat healthy but to no avail
yomi, it is more likely that you were diagnosed with hypothyroidism in the first place…otherwise you would not have been prescribed the thyroxin. when you quit taking the medication, you became hypothyroid again.
Is 3.55 of THS reading normal? I have Graves and hashimotos and been on Methimazole since first diagnosed, I’m taking 2.5 only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday once a day. Thanks for any information.
My husband just turned 88. He had his thyroid blown away through radiation at least 25 years ago and has been able to control the TSH level with medication for the most part with various changes for all of these years. He recently has had a variety of readings: 1.3 (4/2016), .07 (10/17) and now .09 (2/2018). His doctor has changed his Levothyroxin from 175 mcg, 200 mcg to now 2-125 mcg per day. He has never had that high of a dose before…should I be concerned? Perhaps it is time to see someone other than his PC for this?
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism over 20 years ago. I had been taking 75 mcg levothyroxin for several years, with TSH levels ranging from1.8 – 2.8. After having routine blood work last week, the TSH level was 48.6, had gained five pounds in one week and feel extremely weak. My doctor increased the levothyroxin to 100 mcg. What are some causes of such an increase in TSH?
I am 77 I have been dealing with hyperthyroidism for 25 years I am hungry all the time it affects my sleep terrible I am completely exhausted I ask my doctor to give me an ultrasound something is very wrong I am just unable to do anything I don’t know if my TSH if that is too high nobody tells me anything could someone please help me and give me some answers I would like to know what I should eat so I won’t be so hungry all the time thank you
You have to take levothyroxine on its own and about 30 mins before any food or ingesting anything else, or else it will not absorb properly in your gut and consequently lead to elevated TSH levels.
Hi joe I’m a lifting guy although I hate taking some suppliment but I’m more concerned about nutrition and healthy eating as well..so what can I eat or do to increase my growth and development of muscles as well?
High dairy protein is a good start. Check out this : https://www.dietvsdisease.org/what-is-quark-is-it-healthy/
Thyroid-stimulating hormone(tsh)
Result 6.70
Age 30male
Any help it is mailed or big problem
Hii my bf is 23 and his TSH is 4.86. Should I be worried?
Hi Krupa, best to get your boyfriend to check with his GP 🙂
Hi my name is patti i dont know any thing about this i am 43 and just got my resaults mytsh is 0.1 my t3 is 147.3 and my t4 free is,1.16 i dont think its good
Less tsh is not good for health
Hi Rubeena, you seem to know your stuff. Question, my TSH is 0.07 my T3 T4 is perfect. My heart is racing, anxiety like crazy and I’m itching like I’ve got cooties, my mind is fogged out, I’m burning up. I have a multinodular but what’s your thoughts? I can’t handle this.. I took an Ativan last night and it’s first time I’ve slept through the night in years. Yes Dr gave me a few until my ultra sound today.
Hi Rubeena, you seem to know your stuff. Question, my TSH is 0.07 my T3 T4 is perfect. My heart is racing, anxiety like crazy and I’m itching like I’ve got cooties, my mind is fogged out, I’m burning up. I have a multinodular but what’s your thoughts? I can’t handle this.. I took an Ativan last night and it’s first time I’ve slept through the night in years. Yes Dr gave me a few until my ultra sound today.
Sounds like hyperthyroidism have you had any weight loss difficulty concentrating changes in skin texture commonly a result commonly known as Graves disease protrusion of the eyeballs is another symptom.
My wife (56 yrs old) is taking Eltroxine 100 mcg for last 15 years and now blood test indicates the following result
T3 – 1.56, T4 – 10.93, TSH- 0.29.: , ANTI TPO ANTIBODY 135, ANA NEGATIVE.
Doctor suggested to take TPU Tabs 50mg twice daily.her weight has also decreased . Can you suggest if medicines prescribed is suitable at this stage.
I can’t give advice on medicine dosage, sorry.
My age is 27 female
Result TSH is 18.1
Hi my age is 65 yrs. Result FT4 is 84
Don’t neglect.see a physician.
hi my t s h is 1.2 , im 78 and female , should i be concerned
Hi Roslyn, please ask your doctor. Thanks
Hi Joe, I’m a 62 year old lady and have a lot of health problems, but I’m weak, light headed along with a headake all the time, and very cold, and then very hot. this has been going on for three years. I lost 100 lbs on my on and still have a long way to go but my potassium is always low like 2.9.
I take four pills for that and try to eat rich foods for that but something is wrong. I can feel my heartbeat in my throat from time to time and have been more swollen then usual. MyTSH come back at .95 they said .45 to 1.45 is normal but my b 12 is always right at the lowest end and I know something else is going on. at night I can hardly more, I have fibromaligia along with degenetive joint desease but need to know why I can’t do much anymore and 45 lbs went on real fast. Help
Hi Madeline, please see a dietitian for personalised advise. Sorry I can’t help more. Thanks.
My TSH tests results are
FreeT4-2.9 pmol/L
TSH-0.13 mUil/L
I am taking 175 mg once per day in the morning before BF
Is there risk involved.Is it overactive or over reactive
Please comment
Yasapala
Australia
My wife aged 44 has following reading
T3- 1.27
T4- 10.6
Tsh – 0.09
Has been on thyroxin 100mcg
Is it ok
My wife (56 yrs old) is taking Eltroxine 100 mcg for last 15 years and now blood test indicates the following result
T3 – 1.56, T4 – 10.93, TSH- 0.29.: , ANTI TPO ANTIBODY 135, ANA NEGATIVE.
Doctor suggested to take PTU Tabs 50mg twice daily.her weight has also decreased . Can you suggest if medicines prescribed is suitable at this stage.
My wife tsh ultra sensitive result is 16.80 .
My T3 92.4 T4 6.30 TSH 18.30 high
I,Nargis Parvin,aged about 37, am taking Eltroxin 75mcg for 7 yes. Now the rate of tsh is 3.4 mcu/ml. What can do now? Carry on taking the tab or change?
That has to be discussed with your doctor
My TSH is 94.66 kindly advise?
Age – 36
Waight- 70 kg
I am female
What is it in mIU/L?
I’m Nita, three months short of 69 years, a healthy and active, if very thin, woman with no history of diabetes or BP. A Test done on me a fortnight ago at about 2pm states my TSH levels to be 7.14 uIU/ml. My T3 total and T4 total are shown to be normal at .89 ng/ml and 6.60 ug/dl. Do I have hypo thyroidism?…Thanks in advance. Nita
Hi Nita,
Not based on this range.. 55‑87 years: 0.5‑8.9 mIU/L.
But its up to your doctor’s judgement.
normal b ang TSH na 0.01
Hello. I am 29 and my t3 is 105.5 T4 is 5.3 and TSH is 10.89 ulU/mLand have been adviced to take Thyronorm 50. And i weigh 60kg . Do i have hypothyroidism ?
Hello
My tsh level is 4.97 so is this hypothyroidism.& Dr.priscribe me 50 mcg tablets is this okay can I have a chance for baby plan on next month ‘april’
Tsh nearly 4 means its normal only. Y doctor prescribed you medicine?
A normal TSH level ages 21 through 54 years is 0.4- 4.2
Normal TSH levels for ages 55 to 87 years are 0.5 – 8.9
Hello, I just got my test results back and my TSH result came back as 0.005 telling me it was below low normal. I’m 36 years old and not sure if this should be a concern for me. My Doctor ordered a thyroid scan. Should I be concerned at the result that came back? My Doctor did not explain much, though she did state I have hyperthyroidism. Don’t know what to think about this. Thank you!
Hi Olivia I can’t advise on this sorry, work with your doctor.
I got the same results 0.005 ulU/ml. i have a fast heart beat and weight lost, low memory as well.
my wife tsh level 10.53 please give me advice .this is normal or high?
You need to speak with her doctor
Hi
I need your help plz . My TSH is 5.23
I am 53 years old.i am on tyronorm for the last 10 years.presently i am on 75 mcg tyronorm.my tsh level presently is 0.044. What would be the right amount of tyronorm mcg for me?
I cant advise this, sorry
Hi Joe! I’m 46 years old and was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism in June of this year. My most recent labs from 8/24, were all within the “normal range” but I know they are not where they should be:
TSH-Icma 0.93
T-3, Serum 77
Free T-3 2.3
Free T4 1.2
Thyroglobulin Antibody <1.0
Thyroid Peroxidase (Tpo) Ab 6
Following my most-recent lab results, I was switched from Synthroid (50 mcg)/Liothyronine (5mcg 2 x's daily) to Nature-throid 48.75 mcg which I started two weeks ago. My biggest concern is my body won't respond to diet, even after I cut out everything processed, sugar, starch, dairy, liquor.
I'm taking an adrenals saliva test tomorrow and just requested a hormone panel, and a review of my Glucose, Serum which has dropped to 92 but was in the pre-diabetic range when I started the thyroid meds (99). My fatigue is improving but I'm too tired to workout. I've always been in good shape and had a good metabolism so all of this is very frustrating and depressing. Is there anything in particular I should be tested for? My dr did mention I'm not premenopausal.
I’m not sure about additional tests Betty.
Have you read this yet: https://www.dietvsdisease.org/how-to-lose-weight-with-an-underactive-thyroid/
I am female, 64 years old. My TSH is .083 uTU/ml. My appointment with my doctor is still on oct. 5. What should i do?
I had my thyroid removed many years ago and recently a Dr. said my TSH level was too high. It was .003. can you tell me what a normal range is?
A normal TSH level ages 21 through 54 years is 0.4- 4.2
Normal TSH levels for ages 55 to 87 years are 0.5 – 8.9
What if your TSH level is 0.231
my tsh level is 0.25
weight loss too much???what is the reason???
Hi Joe, very interesting reading however I had my thyroid removed over 10 years ago due to Graves Disease and have been taking levothroxine since then, however, when I changed area and doctor, even though I have regular blood tests and have been back to see the endocrinologist, they tell me my levels are fine, although I feel very sleepy and have put on two stone in weight, which I am struggling to lose. any ideas to help?
Hi just diagnosed with hashimoto s and don’t want to start taking hormone until ive exhausted diet changes. I’ve been told you can put into remission with a type of paleo diet . I’m away for 6 weeks and will do this when I get back from India . Have you heard this is possible or taking hormone while putting in remission is way to go
Hi, Im Criz 34 years old, female, my TSH result is 0.270 miu/L is this okay? Thanks
My TSH result is 0.022 , so thyroid is under active ? , just started levothryroxine 137 dose , what to expect ? Thanks
Just got my Tsh test 4.04 mIU/L I am 57 yr old female is this high?
A normal TSH level ages 21 through 54 years is 0.4- 4.2
Normal TSH levels for ages 55 to 87 years are 0.5 – 8.9
My TSH is 27.88 & T4 9.87 kindly advise? Age – 33 Waight- 58 kg I am female
I’m female, 56, 5’2″, 107 lbs. I’m confused about my labs. My free T3 is 6.4, T3 total is 2.8, my free T4 is 0.78 and my TSH is 29.98. I know the TSH is too high but am not sure what all of it taken as a whole signify. Any input appreciated, thx.
my two children having hypothyroid , myself iam having same problem .my children one is 18years and oterone having 13 years
Hi, I’m Darlene and have been fighting hashi’s since around 2003. My levels rarely are on point but recently in the last 6 months they are near and over 100, most recently yesterday was 96.4. What are the major complications at this level and is there a risk for coma?
Hey,
I am Garima and recently I got to know after a blood test that my t3 and t4 levels are normal bt my tsh is 5.2… What should I do..
Hey,
I am Garima and recently I got to know after a blood test that my t3 and t4 levels are normal bt my tsh is 5.2… What should I do.. What Are The Possible causes And Effects Of This . . Are There Any Other Tests I ShouLd Consider .
i am 58 my tsh is 0.92 what weight loss plan should i follow
MY SISTER, AGED 30, IS HAVING THE FOLLOWING VALUES OF THYROID PROFILE.
THYROID PROFILE / TFT
T3 (Triiodothyronine) – Total
(Serum/Chemiluminescent Immunometric Assay
(CLIA))
0.99 ng/mL 0.60 – 1.81
T4 (Thyroxine) – Total
(Serum/Chemiluminescent Immunometric Assay
(CLIA))
10.6 µg/dL 3.5 – 12.6
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
(Serum/Chemiluminescent Immunometric Assay
(CLIA))
14.32 µIU/mL 0.35 – 5.50
DOES SHE IS IN NEED OF ANY MEDICATION AS TSH IS ABOVE NORMAL VALUE?
Tsh *4.66 uiu/ml brr 0.27-4.20uiu/ml
Mrs karuna pandey age 29
My Tsh level 4.52 uiu/no age33
Hiiii . I m amreen 26 years old. My TSH result 3.13… I takes thyroid tablet take or not
6.660 u[IU]/mL (High) My lat reading of lab work last week.Can’t seem to get a control on this, suggestion? on meds!
Hi I’m darrah my TSH level is 0 .124 uiU what should I do to increase it.i am taking Carbimazole as prescribed by my dr
I am curious as to why the TSH range, for adults, changes so dramatically after age 55.
I am 57 years old with a TSH of 3.8, which sounds like I should be right on target, but it seems like the normal range is huge. I have several symptoms, like dry skin and hair, muscle weakness, tingling sensations in my legs and feet, joint and muscle pain and I haven’t slept well, in years.
I’m concerned that the range may not be telling the whole story. Since there is no personal baseline TSH number, how do I know that my test results are truly normal. Maybe my true normal is .8.
Hi
My name is jaleh I’m 45 years old
Tsh 3.5
T4. 1.2
Do you think i must use tablet ?please advise me thank you
Hey i m 56yr old women and my TSH is 10.22, wieght 66..what to do m feeling uneasy since 10-12 days not feeling to eat anything
Hey i am rekha my t3 is 116.00 and t4is 9.27 and tsh highlight by 4.540 so please advice me what a issue in tsh pls advice.
my wife’s Thyroids test result are ….
T3-175
T4-15.5
TSH- less than 0.004
please suggest ../ advise…medication..
I am 27 years old Male and I had a problem of hair fall. When I visited my Dermatologist, she told me to get checked the Thyroid profile. What I found in this test is that Serum T3 and T4 are within the normal range where as Serum TSH is 13.2mIU/L whereas the nornal range of Serum TSH is between 0.465-4.68. Please advise is there anything to worry about or not?
hai my age 25 (Male) and my TSH level is 13.78
please suggest ../ advise…medication..
I cannot advice specific medical advice Anil sorry
Sir /madam ! Name prasanthi T3 129 ng/dl T4 7.2 µg/dl TSH 11.12 µIU/ml.please give advise
my thyroid tsh level is 100 . i m taking 2 tablets of thyroxine 50 mcg . within how much time i will recover
Hi. Have you lower Tsh Yet. My in 53 and the doctor put me on same pills.
My wife is 25 yrs& 43 kg.Free T4- 0.18ng/dl &TSH- >500.0 IU/ml results by Diagno Labs Pvt. Ltd. India reported on 07/01/2017.Now, Taken one tab. Thyronorm 75 mg daily morning before meal from 1 month but not any sign/symptoms is lose or like no any advantages. I am unable to think, how to do this condition. I deeply hope you given to me any Idia or Advice…plz.
I’m a 2x cancer survivor – 53 yrs young – have had radiation treatments at my chest and chemotherapy. at 34 I went into menopause and have had hypothyroidism since – always weighed about 100lbs Wish I still did) – eat very good – been a gym rat my whole life – my issues –
I seem to have become allergic to every thyroid medication given to me – I got off Synthroid because the side effects on me were horrible, same with the generic stuff – my body cannot tolerate foreign chemicals, pharmaceuticals. I pleaded with my Dr to put me on Armour which he did – what a new life I had – hadn’t felt so good in over 10 years – then one day I woke up having difficulty breathing – thought I had pneummonia – was actually my body rejecting the Armour with an allergic reaction – my throat was closing up – so Dr. knocked down my dosage and I monitored what I took – back this past June I was extremely stressed at a horrible job and it all happened again – so Dr switched me to Naturethyroid – another natural medicine – after about 2 months I started having the same problems but what happened to my stomach was crazy – bloating so that I looked like I was 9 months pregnant but it was what my stomach looked like – huge!! on someone 5′ tall I looked like the python that swallowed a goat. So I stopped taking it immediately and started the Armour – now again same problem with the Armour – difficulty breathing, heart racing – eyes twitching, exhausted, serious rashes especially in my armpits, out of sorts.
Going to see my Dr this week but honestly get the feeling he doesn’t really care about how I feel, if I am supposed to be on medicine for the rest of my life for this disease then what the heck am I supposed to take if I’m allergic to everything?
Any suggestions from anyone who has gone through this even slightly I would appreciate it – not really sure how much more of this I can deal with, seems like a lifetime and I just want to feel good
Hai i am female age 22year
T3 114
T4 – 4
Tsh- 122.84
Hi, I’m a female 50 yrs old. My TSH high sensitivity 0.52 is this normal? I have three goiters since I was a teenager. I can’t seem to lose any weight no matter what I do.
hi , i am a male 33 years old. my TSH high 5.86. what i do?
I am Swati married before three months.. My period is irregular….. Having fever problem ….doctor prescribed TSH… Pls guide me.
Joe – can I check with you source of your normal TSH ranges. I thought your TSH range for children seems high, considering ranges followed by most labs and those discussed in research papers available on ncbi website. Is it possible for you to confirm – this is quite important for us… Thanks for your great article… Best…
Hi San the references ranges are from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2074091-overview.
If you see above the listing of ranges, it is linked to the source of the ranges.
Thanks
My t3 1.18 and t4 7.20 tsh 1.03 please give me advice
My (age 29) t3 1.18 and t4 7.20 tsh 1.03 please give me advice
I am giving below my Thyroid profile Report as advised by Doctor. Kindly advise/prescribe required medicine please.
Method: ELISA.
TSH test value: 6.3 uIU/ ml.
Name & Age of patient: Kalpana Karjee (F) 55 years.
Hi Due to irregular diet plan i have a elevated TSH levels Below are details
TEST NAME TECHNOLOGY VALUE UNITS REFERENCE RANGE
TOTAL TRIIODOTHYRONINE (T3) C.L.I.A 60 ng/dl 60-200
TOTAL THYROXINE (T4) C.L.I.A 3.3 μg/dl 4.5-12
THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) C.L.I.A >150.00 μIU/ml 0.3-5.5
Currently i am on 50 Mg Eltroxin – can i have a dose adjustment ?
I am 46 yr old female and my TSH level is 48.26 mIU/L and am on 225mcg of levothyroxine and my TSH does not seem to be coming down. I am currently overweight and cannot loose the weight. I work out 5x a week doing high intensity training as well as follow a low calorie diet of 4oz protien (chicken, turkey tilapia or egg whites), 2oz carbs (yams, brown rice or quinoa) and unlimited veggies (choice of asparagus, broccolli, kale or brussel sprouts) eating a full meal every 3x a day.
How do I get my TSH level down or is that a normal level on meds? I want to loose this weight. What should I be asking my doctor
Hi
I am female age 29 my TSH level is 4.45
Is it normal, should i visit a doctor, i dont want to take medicines
Just got my blood work back today. My TSH was 0.348 and my T4 was 1.70 . I’m on .88mng of synthroid is that the right dose of synthroid
Just got my blood work back today. My TSH was 0.348 and my T4 was 1.70 . I’m on .88mng of synthroid is that the right dose of synthroid
My t3 91.79,t4 7.14, tsh 5.480 plz tell me I have thyroid problem or not
Dr.said to me its okay
My
T3 1.05 ng/mL
T4 4.12 mcg/dL
TSH 55.10 mcIU/mL
I need help
My wife Is pregnant her TSH is 4.9
So please tell me that this is good or bad
I am 44 . My serum free -T4 is .719 . serum TSH is 9.54 (ECL method)
Female age 67 years Result TSH-20.45 T3-0.43 and T4- 3.01.Advise please.
My T4 has been testing in the 4.18-4.31 range. My doctor says that is acceptable, but your article seems to say that is too high. Should I be concerned?
TSH level … not T4. T4 is 7.1
HI DOCTOR
I M 34 YEARS OLD, MT TSH REPORT IS 4.20. WHAT SHOULD I DO ?
Hi my age is 37 years my TSH 2.86 and T3 is 129 T4 is 7.3 please analyse the report
Hi.. my age is 58 years. My TSH report shows 0.040 Is it normal? If no kindly tell me normal range
Thyroid results.
Sorry sent too soon!! Recent thyroid test results are TSH 0.15, T3 is 4.37 and T4 is 20.1. I am a 56 year old female. Should I be on any treatment? Thank you.
Hello
Hello,
I want to know about my 5 year daughter, T3 is 1.3, T4 is 6.2 and TSH 5.6
Please advise
hai sir
thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) c.l.i.a :6.70 undhi life long med chine use cheyala sir
my age 26
My TSH-1.08, FREE T3 – 3.37, FREE T4- 0.7
IS IT NORMAL OR ANY THYROID DISEASE?
Ser mera tsh 20.1 hai to kitne mg ka dava le
Aur mera umra 67 ka hai
i am 40 and my recent TSH results is 2.000 (mIU/L). the Doctor did not test for T3 and T4.
I hv been experiencing frequent palpitations, tremors, extreme fatigue, mood changes, and irregular menses for the past 3 mths. and I hv to keep my meals on time (if not, i will have dizziness leading to migraine lasting 2-3 days)
Is this normal?? the doctor dont seemed convinced if I may have thyroid problems.
I am 23 y old . Having tsh level 50.8 uim/l . Do i need medical attention??? As well my t4 is low about 2.8 nd t3 is normal
Hi my husbands TSH level is 3.31 is this normal please ? He’s 80 years old
OH MY GOD, the reference ranges numbers in this article are almost DOUBLE of what most labs and doctors use. I had a thyroidectomy and my primary care doctor insists on my TSH being UNDER 3.0 I’m going to take this article with me to my up-coming appt. The numbers seem way off.
hi im 28 my tsh leves are 4.88 .remaining triiodothyronine-4.31,throxine free serum 14.38,thyrogobulin atibody serum 12.96,thyroperoxidase-10.54mtsh antibody receptor serum-0.30.everything normal.only thyroid stumulating harmone is more and evern i fell muscle cramps,weight gain. is everything ok.i can controal through natural food habits or value is high?
l hv recently take thyoride medicin my age is 24 n i checkup my thyoride n freethyoride test result is dat T3 2.83 T4:0.82 TSH:27.534 high so how can i do for it nw i take 75mg medicn per day n night one one time
My thyroid reports are
T3 is 144
T4 is 11.9
TSH is 1.27
My age is 19 . Plz tell me what does the report means??
Hi, my age is 27 my TSH level is 3.90 uIU/mL, T4 level is 6.46 ug/dl, T3 level is 0.67 ng/ml Is it normal or not? Plz tell me ur advice thank you
Iam 32 years old indian women and my tsh levels are 5.49…iam very worried about this…am i consult a doctor ???
I am of 50 yrs old my tsh level is 0.35 ml is any need to take medicine if yes than which one
My mom 57 years old. Tsh level (ultrasensitive ) 0.70.it is normal ?
Sir my Tsh result is. 7.35 the lab normal range is 7.0 there is any problem sir please help
sir my TSH result is 1.514 is this good or bad ?is this harmfull for pregnancy?
Sir My TSH result 6.6 in April after two month TSH 16.4 is any need to take medicine if yes than which one
No any response?
My TSH 4.41 uiu/ml Is an high
My TSH 4.41 uiu/ml more than 4.21 if more than is any need to make medicine if yes which one I…
Lab results say TSH is 1.67? High or no? New to all this and need some piece of mind. I’m 31 yrs female?
Hi,
Recently test my thyroid , TSH 13.59, pls confirm this is normal or problem? If problem what kind will taken.
my name mohmmad salma 27 age f TSH 59.6 T4 5.73 T3 116 sugest medican
Hi
I need your help plz
TSH 5.23
how to make it plz
My thyro tropin is 32
Just had labs to find out where my thyroid level was at. My test results came back as a 60 how bad is that. I was moved up on my thyroid medication to 200mcg
Hiiiii my TSH is 7.39.pls help me
I just got my TSH back and it is .711 and I need to understand what this number means.
Hello, am sonam and am 6 months pregnant
my T3 is 1.53ng/ml and
T4 is 6.14 ug/dl
TSH is > 100 uIU/ml
Can u plz tell is there anything serious with these levels
And before pregnancy i nvr have this thyroid issue..
Thankyew
Hi..my son age is 7 month…his t3 report is 186ng/dl. t4 is 9.37mg/dl.. tsh 2.50mlu… is it normal…
Or my baby has carried mental disorder…
Pls ans…
O will n great full to u
Hi my name is Roger and my tsh came back 1800.95.
What now
my T3 is 3.77 n T4 is 1.32 but TSH is 0.02 . do i have a thyroid?
I’m mimi 47 yrs old
My TSH is : 2.0 uiu/ml
My T3 is : 2.50ng/ml
My T4 is 2.6 ng/dl
How is this?
Hi I am 12 weeks pregnant. I had never got Thyroid problems. I got my TSH done. It came out to be 17 and T3 & T4 are normal in range. I started Thyroxine tablets 75 mg. I am bit worried about the mental health of my Child. Is it going to effect the abilities of my child?
I am 38 yrs old,my TSH is more than 150microIU/ml
Hi
my son is 4.6 years old. his TSH is 4.86 and FT4 is 1.56. he is taking 250 mg levoxin 4 days a week.
Test name Technology value units reference range
TOTAL
TRIIODOTHYRONINE ( T3 ) C.L.I.A 83 ng / dl 60 -200
TOTAL THYOXINE ( T4 ) C.L.I.A 6.2 ug / dl 4.5 -12
THYROID STIMULATING C.L.I.A 8.28 uIU /ml 0.3 -5.5
HORMONE ( TSH )
48 YOF Papillary thyroid cancer diagnosis sep 2016, full thyroidectomy oct 2016, radiation feb 2017. Lev was 125 to start, then increased to 137, Nov Tsh .579 T4 1.29 Dec Tsh .586 T4.96 in Feb Tsh .467 T4 1.23 upon a review. March Tsh was .804 T4 1.13 June 2017 Tsh was .005 T4 1.79. Did another review 6 weeks later (recently) after lowering Lev to 112 Tsh is still .005 and T4 is 1.54.
The doctor hasn’t called me yet with my results, I have online access to my results as soon as they process and am very curious to what it could be or what to do, but in the meantime and wondering if there are any foods I could eliminate BUT. I have lost 40 lbs (I wasn’t obese). I had 5 major surgeries on top of the cancer in 6 months which left me sedentary on top of 18 meds. My diet has been oats, sprite added in steak for protein, I can’t eat ground been (first surgery was gallbladder that’s how they found the cancer). I don’t eat breads, nor milk or any dairy products 6 strawberries for breakfast daily, a chicken breast grilled, no starches like rice.
Hey ! I’m definitely not asking for anything that would be against my doctor, I’m just really really in a spot that sucks. My doctor is very very very …. slow …
I’ve been literally like feeling like I’m dying, no energy, weak, and to put it short, every single symptom of thyroid problem. And this has been absolutely devastating and I’m in bed 24/7
I finally got my results and I’m just asking you to please help me figure out if these are abnormal results and if so, how far off. ? Not asking for a diagnosis, just wondering how far off the numbers are, because it’s very very frustrating trying to take in all the information online and apply it to my results as they seem to be measured differently 🙁
Okay,
TSH 14.8
Free t3- 13
Free t4- 5.0
Also, I’ve had this problem with the constant lack of energy for as long as I can remember. I can remember being 7 and my brother having to literally drag me out of bed for school. lol.
And in high school I couldn’t understand how everyone always had so much more energy than me…
Is it at all possible that I’ve had a problem with thyroid my whole life ,?
I’m 29 and I’ve been tiny my whole life. I have a bit more meat as I’ve had a baby 3 years ago, but I’m still small ! If that helps !
Sorry for the story. It took sooo much to finally come and ask, I tried to figure it out myself because I hate bothering people.
Thank you in advance.
Consistent with euthyroidism. Annual monitoring is usually sufficient in stable patients compliant with treatment. Note: recommended TSH in pregnancy is 2.5 mIU/L or less. Please let me know about this. My wife got this one in her reports.
My TSh is 0.912.so tell me its good r not.me in tens.i have much
hair falling problem.
PLEASE I HAVE NOTICED MOST QUESTIONS ON YOUR SITE HASNTT BEEN ANSWERED.KINDLY ANSWER THEM.I HAVE A SWOLLEN THYROID.MY TSH IS 0.974 uIU/mL. T4 IS 14.0 PMOL/L .T3 IS 4.4 PMOL/L.LAB REMARK IS , I HAVE A NORMAL FUNCTIONING THYRIOD.YET IT SO SWOLLEN. I TRIED KELP 600mg.AND IT CAUSED the swell to increase double in size and now it painful . gaining so much weight,hair loss,vision loss,mind is cloudy,cant concentrate,headaches and panic attacks , also have irregular menses .menstruation only came after doctor gave m2-tone. what should i do to reduce swelling, how do i loss weight.am i hypo or hyper or what does my result and symptoms indicate.am 28 years female
Hi Wendi,
I cannot give medical advice online. I would recommend speaking to your doctor/GP about this issue. Good luck.
My mother’s age 42
T3 0.97
R4 4.30
TSH >100
Is it ok?
T3 1.41, T4 4.98, TSH 0.35 I want to know that the result is normal or not? Pls can you tell this….
T3 1.41, T4 4.98, TSH 0.35. I face excessive sweating. Pls can you tell my report is normal or not. Age 35 female
Age 35
I got a few test’s done but don’t understand them, can you please help me?
1) TSH with Reflex to FT4 IF IND
TSH
Value 1.220
2) TSH with Reflex to FT4 IF IND
TSH High Sensitivity
Value 1.940
3)TSH with Reflex to FT4 IF IND
TSH High Sensitivity
Value 0.870
And my health summery says abnormal thyroid stimulating hormone and that now I have high cholesterol.
I asked my doctor about it and he just put me on cholesterol medicine. My anxiety has gotten really bad lately, out of no where along with many other symptoms listed in the hypothyroid category. Back in 2002 I had high sensitivity asking with low iron while pregnant with my first born.
Is this normal? What should I do if it’s something that I should be considered about?
Thank You for Your Time
Sorry I cannot give individual medical advice online. Thanks for reading and commenting though 🙂
I’m Rashid, 21(male), i got my serum T3, T4, TSH results
Serum T3- 0.81ng/mL
Serum T4- 6.6 ug/dL
Serum TSH- 6.36 ulU/mL
Is this good ?
Pls advice me on this
Hi,
I am Gabriela. I am female 55 years old and my tests results are:
– TSH: 4.59
– T4: 1.05
My doctor recommended Eutyrox 25mg – 1/2 for 2 weeks and 1 for 2 months, 30 minutes in the morning before breakfast.
Is it ok?
Thanks
Hi
I am zainab. Female 26 years old have 2 kids in 3 years marriage. I am a skinny girl throughout but when i got married just before that like 3 months before i started to loose weight like i became under weight 36 was my weight.
Since then and till now i take multi vit. Ate healthy food juices and what not… but with time i am loosing my weight. My Hb is 13 which sounds good to me and okay to my doctors. But the thing is my Tsh is 3.4 its above the normal range.
I am little confused, losing weight … is it because of this ???
Hello, my test results :- T 3 :- 152 ng/DL, T4 12 ng/dl and TSH is <0.01 , no problem in body, the low TSH is since last 2 year, Antibody test results are normal. Please advise, Weight 80 KG, and I am pre diabetic.
HI,
MY TEST RESULTS ARE SENSITIVE TSH , SERUM 6.24 MICROIU/ML
PLEASE ADVISE:
Hi there , I am a 50 soon to be 51 year old female and I have a TSH -4.42 and my Free T-4 0.97. I have so many symptoms and my doctor keeps telling me this is normal. He won’t test me for T-3. What should I do and is that normal range? I just feel horrible all the time and I think I just can’t function another day. Any advice please, I’m desperate!!
Hi Dona,
Unfortunately I cannot give medical advice online. Perhaps you could see another doctor to get a second opinion by a medically trained professional. Good luck
My T3 is 101 , normal range 60-200, T4 is 7 normal 4 to 12 , but TSH is 14.8.Normal is 5.5 max.
It has been around 10 to 11 for many years, I am 66 yrs male, with normal health, no diabetes, no BP and renal and lever functions are normal. I take regular walk daily more than 1 hr. and do not have any symptoms, tiredness. My doctor said not to worry. My ht is 1.71 mtr and wt 64 kg, BMI about 22.
Any advice , diet ?Pramod Pitale.
Hlo sir
My tsh is 0. 657 is it normal I m taking thyroxine 50 mg should it continue or reduce the dose
Hi Harjit, unfortunately I cannot give medical advice online. Best to check with your doctor. 🙂
My TSH levels are 8.70 MIU/ml. What does it indicate?
Hi Natasha, sorry I cannot give medical advice online. Please check with your doctor.
Hie I m Shashi
I. M gaing weight so I went t doctor nd did a thyroid profile so
My T3 is 1.17
T4 is 7.50
TSH is 2.74 is it normal or do I have Thyroid plz can u say
Hi Sashi. You should go back to your doctor and ask. I cannot give medical advice.
TSH. .0180
T4. Free 1.4
T3 free 3.0
Are these in the normal range
Have lots of leg cramps as spasms
Generic. Levolyl. 100 mg
Hi Marie, sorry I cannot give medical advice, best to check with your doctor.
I am female age 30. T3-1.22
T-4-12.20. /Tsh -6.65.
My report. Give me normal range
Hi Sabana, Please ask your doctor as I cannot give medical advice online. Thanks.
I am 20years old my tsh level is 2.22,is normal please reply
Hi Harshitha, Please go and ask your doctor as I cannot give medical advice online. Thanks.
Hi Joe,
Dont post any reply like ask your doctor or I am not sure… Whenn I refer that i could see your reply is similar for all the post.. If you dont know please stay calm..
Hi Dolby I am not allowed to give individual medical advice online. Articles are general information for readers.
Hi
Just had my thyroid test done. I’ve no idea what it means.
TSH 0.04
T4 15.4
T3 6.3
Any ideas?
Thanks
Lisa
Hi Lisa, please check with your GP as I cannot give medical advice online. Thanks and good luck 🙂
My wife’s TSH is 0.069 uIu/ml, T3 2.8 pg/ml, and T4 is 1.24 ng/dl. She is 42.
My TSH level is 4.25 which is slightly higher than normal with age 53 male. Can you please suggest me what to do ?
Hi Amir, please check with your doctor as I cannot give medical advice online. 🙂
Hi my TSH level 5.730 Free T4 0.84 is good or not good pls tell me Dr give medicine L-Thyroxine 50mcg
Hi my TSH level 5.730 Free T4 0.84 is good or not good pls tell me Dr give medicine L-Thyroxine 50mcg my age 37 female
My wife’s age is 24 and her Serum tsh is 4.16 wether the normal figure is 4.0 to 4.2 for audults having age crom 21 yrs to 54 yrs so 4.16 is just close to extreem level of normal value. What could be effect????
T3 is 1.49
T4 is 9.20
WHY ARE WE EVEN ASKING HERE? THE REPLY IS TO “CHECK WITH YOUR DOC,” OR “I CANNOT GIVE MEDICAL ADVISE.” THEN WHY BE ON THIS SITE! JOE! ?
hi sir my t3 lavel is 101
t4 is 7.4
and tsh level is 14.26
can u plz tell me m suffering from hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?
Hi Mini D, please consult your doctor as I cannot give medical advice online. Thanks!
hi my TSH is 9.51
what will i do
Hi my TSH is 9.51, age 35 should i worry about it and tell me what to do
Hi Komal, Please check with your doctor. Thanks!
Hi Joe,
I am 53 year old female. Had my thyroid removed 18 months ago due to pre cancerous nodules and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I am currently taking 137 mg of levothyroxin. 12 months ago I had my tonsils out and at this time was told I have low blood pressure. My concerns are I have put on 40 pounds since the surgeries and am having trouble getting it off. I am tired all the time, dry skin and can’t seem to get back into exercising. I was average active before. Two doctors have told me to go a carb free diet
Had my blood work done everything stayed about the same except for my TSH(high sensitivity) on 5/1/2017 it was 1.77 and on 10/19/17 it was 3.6 mIU/L
First of all what does the tsh monitor and what does it mean. Secondly any suggestions with the weight loss would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance
Hi Karen, I have address both of these things in articles. Here are the links: https://www.dietvsdisease.org/how-to-lose-weight-with-an-underactive-thyroid/
https://www.dietvsdisease.org/normal-tsh-levels/
Hi
My father is 73 year old TSH test results shows it is 98.260 Uiu/ml and reference range is 0.27_5.35 (ECLIA) what does this mean?
He is having fatigue and swelling on his legs at times
Can you please tell me what is he suffering from is it severe and what treatment should he take…
Awaiting for your reply….
Thank You
Hi Nisha, your father should discuss this with a doctor as I cannot give medical advice online. Thanks.
I have no thyroid my level for TSH is1.4 what foods should I eat and what should I not eat.?
Hi Sandy, please see your doctor about this as I cannot give personalised medical advice online. Thanks 🙂
Hi Sandy, please consult your doctor as I cannot give personalised medical advice online.
Hi my name is Epheson Im 19 years old my T3 is 0.96
T4 6.45 and TSH 0.53.I know its between the reference but I read and also once a dermatologist told me it will have a great effect on my skin specially on my skin and through years it really did affected my hair. My hair has been like 80 year old woman and i think its related with the surgical removed gall bladder.
Hi Shahidah, please go back to your doctor and ask. I cannot give personalised medical advice online. Thanks!
Thanks for the article, Joe!
It is so much more clear to me now.
I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 3 years ago when I was 28 and recently decided to get off T4 and you know it worked (so far)! I increased my activity (workouts with a trainer and cardio days at a gym), added some supplements and excluded gluten and dairy from my diet (thanks to my trainer, who is also recommended calories intake, proportions and all the supplements). It has been about 2 months I am not taking T4 any more and blood work came out normal! So it is possible to not take T4 and have your thyroid back to normal life. Thanks for the article again, it helped me to realize that I am not the only one suffered from hypothyroid and helped to figure out on how to read my blood work!
Hi Toma, glad you’ve been having good outcomes through your diet and exercise. Good luck and keep up the good work! 🙂
Just got my results of my thyroid screening from an urgent care. It’s 1.56. I’m really upset because I thought I really did have a over active thyroid.. I am loosing so much weight! Any suggestions? Is it possible they missed something?
Hi Megan, since I do not know your personal medical history, I cannot say what it might be. You should go back to your doctor and discuss other avenues you could explore. Good luck.
I’ve been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis for over 30 years. My last numbers from back in early October was a TSH of 0.29 and my Free T4 was 1.4, I was upped from 300MCG to 350MCG of Levothyroxine about a month before the last test because my numbers were so bad (I don’t have the numbers from the test before). I still have the puffy eyes, can’t remember things can’t concentrate well, still can’t lose the weight that I gained when my levels went haywire and always feel exhausted. Can you tell me if I should already be feeling better and seeing a differnce and is there anything that you can suggest to help decrease the symptoms? Thanks a bunch.
Hi, I’ve struggled for a decade trying to get my thyroid levels in range. Latest labs show:
VIT D 73.1
TSH 0.342
T4. 8.6
T3 uptake 26
Free T index 2.2
T3. 113
Recently began Low dose naltrexone, on week 8 of titration.
I am still tired all the time with minimal energy.
Suggestions? Thoughts?
Thank you in advance!
Hi, i am 19 years old girl my thyroid profie is :
T3 total= 1.00 ng/ml
T4 total= 11.00 ug/dl
TSH= 0.03 ulU/ ml
M taking thyroine sodium tablet 100mcg
Please tell me that i have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism ?
Hi Prabhjot, please ask your doctor.
Hi George, please see your doctor about this.
Hi. What are your thoughts on an at home thyroid test that uses a blood prick sample? I was looking at one from Health Test Express that screens for Free T3, Free T4, TSH, and TPO. Looks like they also provide a doctor consult to help understand the results or refer to specialists. Here’s the link if you can provide your feedback: https://www.healthtestexpress.com/thyroid-test-panel/
Hi Joe,
I have read the comments of people and your contribution in terms of tips sharing.
Much appreciated :)..
I am 32yrs old (women) My TSH is 9.09. Is that higher level ? and what kind of diet should I avoid and continue?
Kindly suggest.
Thanks
Hi Seema, please contact your doctor for advice. I cannot supply medical advice over the internet. Thanks 🙂
I am a 21 year old male. I am really skinny and not gaining weight by any means. I checked my thyroid it was -.83 ml. Am i not gaining weight because of this high rate of thyroid hormone.
My ths is 58
Pl help me what should I do.
Hi Abhishek, please talk to your doctor as I cannot give medical advice online. Thanks.
I am a 45 year old female. I resented had bloodwork done and my tsh level was 20.66. The dr started me out on 50 mg of levothyroxine.
Is there anything I should be aware of with a level that high?
Hi Teresa, no just take the levothyroxine and it will reduce your levels back to a normal range.
Hi,
Iam 26 yrs old Female with 5 week Pregnant and my thyroid levels are
T3 is 145 ng/ml
T4 is 10.47 ug/dl
TSH is 5.97 ulU/mL
and my doc suggested that my TSH is high and i should be on THYROXINE medication.
.. Here my question is, My TSH is already high and why my doc suggested to take Thyroxine Tablets?
Will Thyroxine reduce the TSH.
Please advise me.
Hi Shivani, yes Thyroxine reduces TSH.
Iam 60 yrs old man. I got my blood test results -TSH =7.37 FT4=14.32 FT3=4.59 .Is there any problem with these Results
Hi please check with your doctor.
Hi. I’ve had radioactive iodine ablation therapy. My last test results were TSH 5.44 with T3 3.1 and T4 19. I am having hypothyroid symptoms again. My doctor said all is well and to repeat blood work in 3 months. Should I be getting a 2nd opinion?
Waiting for reply
Serum TSH level 2.7 miu/L [0.35 – 4.94]
These are the results I have gotten today… I’m on thyroxine and can see my levels are normal but how can I tell if my t3 etc has been checked?
I went to my doctor and shared my symptoms and he suggested it might be my thyroid. I got my blood drawn and it was 5.7 and he told us he wanted to take it again. The second time it was 4.7 so he decided the thyroid wasnt the issue. I think the thyroid still might be the issue. What do you think and what should I do next?
Hi, I’m 63 and feel somewhat fit , during xmas season I gain a little and in the summer back to slimm 5″8 tall, 140 weight, just received a reading of 8.5 whatever it means , doctor said it’s to high and wants to put me on meds for thyroid and high cholesterol if 190 . I’m on blood pressure med. currently and Sertraline 50mg .
I’m scared to take thyroid Ned’s because from passed experience I lost my nice hair , and to me that’s worse. I stopped the Thyroid meds after a month of use on my own and felt better . But now she told me to get back on it ,
Please, help me understand and what to do
Hi Ria, please see a dietitian for personalised advice. Thanks.
This Joe whoever is not a Doctor, stop asking him question he is not helping see your Primary Care.
Was diagnosed of hyperthyroidism some 18 years ago and placed on thyroxin which I used consistently for some three years and then stopped. Now at 56 a new test now shows that I have hypothyroidism now. I am confused! What next please
Hi Yomi, please ask your doctor as I cannot give medical advice online. Thanks!
Hi.. I am 26 year old. My thyroid TSH level is 15.50 in november2017. After 20 days of taking thyrox 25 my TSH 4.69. After that I dropped thyrox as per direction of doctor. Now I do my test on 27 jan 2018, my TSH level is 12.70. Tell me what I do..??
Hi… please give reply because I am very tensed abot my TSH level because its very high. And eighther T3 T4 both are in range. Kindly give reply
My tsh 12 weeks ago was 0.23 and free t4 was 0.73 started on methimazole now my tsh is 8.5 and ft4 is 1.01. PvP decreased methimazole from bid to daily and recheck bloodwork in 6 weeks. I feel horrible all the time. Does this seem right?
Hi I just had a blood test done and I have to go and get another blood test done for my thyroid and I don’t understand why? As my 1st results serum free t4 levels are 11.6pmol/L, and my serum THS level is 1.62ulU/ml can anyone please help me understand this please thank you
Hi am 26, my tsh range is 7.45 two years back. After I taking tablet of 25 mg, before six month am having tsh range of 3.85. Still am continuing 25 mg tablet. But my peroids are irregular. I don’t know whether my hormone imbalance is normal or not. Can I plan for a baby.
Hi Grace, I’d recommend that you have a talk with your doctor.
Go see your doctor, endocrinologist preferred. Pregnancy requires higher levels of thyroid hormone, esp in the first trimester for optimal neural development of the baby and to prevent miscarraige. TSH should ideally be less than 2. Usually a higher dose is given. Also, for max absorption of levothyroxine, make sure you are taking it by itself 30 mins before any food or ingesting anything else. Taking it any other way will lead to poor absorption and higher TSH.
Hi There,
Soon to be a 57yr old woman here!!!!! Had blood work and my T3 came back as 90!!!!!!! My doctor now wants more bloodwork for TSH to rule out an under active thryoid!!!! Shouldn’t that have been part of my normal bloodwork??????
(((((((By the way I am moody, itchy cranky, tired, constipated, forgetful, cold and sombody shrunk allllllllllll my clothes since before the holidays!!!!!!!!!! I suspect this is how the Queen of England feels…………because she
Never Smiles ))))))) AT least I still have my sense of humor ?
I hat the back of my head severely in 2007 and within 3 weeks i gained 4 lbs. ..no energy ..sleep 9 hrs.nite …loss of concentration …./ by the end of 4 months i had gained 35 lbs …eating less and symptions increased dramatically ….one doctor felt my pituitary gland was inactive due to the concussion …/ my last blood test results show TSH at 0.031 / T4 FREE is 1.10 / T3 ICMA is 5.4 …../ i am a 71 woman and now im sleeping 10 to 11 hours a nite ….no energy ….no train of thought …thin hair ….dry skin …lsplitting nails ….my weight is 162 lbs. and try to walk but have to nap when i get home ….i used to be hyper all my life and never got sick until i hit my head …i am taking Armour Thyroid 90mg.daily but my doctor wants it reduced …should i
I’m not a Dr. But I had similar normal blood work and I just felt awful. My Dr. Sent me to have an ultrasound on my thyroid and I had a huge mass. I ended up having it removed. I am now on thyroid meds. And we are still trying to figure out dosage a year later but I feel much better. I like to rely on how I feel now. You hear of so many cases in several different medical areas were people just knew something was wrong. Even when the test showed there wasn’t. I believe you know your body make them run all the test until you figure out what is wrong. Good luck and I hope you feel better.
High , I had my skull spilt open at the back too. I also feel the same as you and I was super active until my accident. I gained a lot of weight and really didn’t eat a lot. I feel my pituitary gland as been compromised in some way.
I also had elevated vit.B6 at 63.9 / carbon dioxide at 29 / glucose at 101 / elevated cholesterol levels and high Hct of 48.0 ……i walk 1.5 miles once a week as no more energy and want to exercise more but no energy …..i am 15 lbs over weight and eat healthy but to no avail
My thyroid is 0.2 8 was wondering if this is good or bad
yomi, it is more likely that you were diagnosed with hypothyroidism in the first place…otherwise you would not have been prescribed the thyroxin. when you quit taking the medication, you became hypothyroid again.
Is 3.55 of THS reading normal? I have Graves and hashimotos and been on Methimazole since first diagnosed, I’m taking 2.5 only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday once a day. Thanks for any information.
Hi Sara, Please see your doctor about that. Thanks 🙂
My husband just turned 88. He had his thyroid blown away through radiation at least 25 years ago and has been able to control the TSH level with medication for the most part with various changes for all of these years. He recently has had a variety of readings: 1.3 (4/2016), .07 (10/17) and now .09 (2/2018). His doctor has changed his Levothyroxin from 175 mcg, 200 mcg to now 2-125 mcg per day. He has never had that high of a dose before…should I be concerned? Perhaps it is time to see someone other than his PC for this?
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism over 20 years ago. I had been taking 75 mcg levothyroxin for several years, with TSH levels ranging from1.8 – 2.8. After having routine blood work last week, the TSH level was 48.6, had gained five pounds in one week and feel extremely weak. My doctor increased the levothyroxin to 100 mcg. What are some causes of such an increase in TSH?
I am 77 I have been dealing with hyperthyroidism for 25 years I am hungry all the time it affects my sleep terrible I am completely exhausted I ask my doctor to give me an ultrasound something is very wrong I am just unable to do anything I don’t know if my TSH if that is too high nobody tells me anything could someone please help me and give me some answers I would like to know what I should eat so I won’t be so hungry all the time thank you
You have to take levothyroxine on its own and about 30 mins before any food or ingesting anything else, or else it will not absorb properly in your gut and consequently lead to elevated TSH levels.
Just had a test and said (value) 16.88 reference range 0.4 .. is it saying I’m above the reference range ? That’s kinda high
Hii I’m Swapnil
My TSH is 4.92 is it high or low
Please rplre me
Hi there normal range is 0.4-4.5. Based on that your 4.92 means your score is high which means your thyroid is under producing
Thyroid level is 0.08 uIU/mL
Thyroid level is 0.08 uIU/mL.
What should I do
My tsh level is 1.78. T4 level es 1.02 ng/dl. Now I am suffering from low back pain & muscle pain. Is this thyroid level is sufficient?
my T3 level is 92.93, T4 level is 7.75 and TSH level is 1.212 . is this normal or have thyroid problem? even i test with the glass of water as well