TSH = 5,4 what should I do : Thyroid Disease Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums

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Wed, Sep-26-12, 07:48

Lenoire

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TSH = 5,4 what should I do

I got a blood test and my TSH is 5,4 but didn't get more info for T3, T4, and so.

Should I ask for a deeper thyroid test or I can be sure i got hypothiroidism

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Wed, Sep-26-12, 07:52

Nancy LC

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Well, that's hypothyroid by any measure. The newer blood tests have the cut-off range around 2.5 - 3.5.

http://stopthethyroidmadness.com is a good place to start learning.

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Tue, Oct-30-12, 14:11

aj_cohn

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You should get tested for both Thyroid Ab and TPO antibodies to rule in/out Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that has a very different treatment protocol that simple hypothyroidism. According to our resident thyroid disease experts on this forum, a majority of women with thyroid problems have Hashimoto's. If your doctor won't order the tests, you can order it yourself.

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Wed, Oct-31-12, 06:22

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nancy LC

Well, that's hypothyroid by any measure. The newer blood tests have the cut-off range around 2.5 - 3.5.

http://stopthethyroidmadness.com is a good place to start learning.

I love this advice.