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Have Hypothyroidism, Feeling Tired And Fuzzy. Blood Test Done For Tsh, T4. Symptoms Of Menopause?

Posted on Fri, 28 Dec 2012

Question: I was diagnosed with hypothroidism two years ago. and am currently on .75 of levothyroxine I have been feeling more tired than normal in the last few months and fuzzy headed.. My blood work just came back today and it reads tsh 5.07 with normal 0.35-5.00 and free t4 17. Normal reading 12-22 The free t4 seems normal according to the lab but the the tsh is .07 over. She says my symptoms are from menopause. and that my thyroid is fine. I feel she should be upping my medication. Thoughts please.

Answered by Dr. Monika Choudhary (57 minutes later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Your T4 level is within range & TSH is little bit increased of .07 for that there is no need of further increase in dose.
Continue your medications & repeat thyroid profile after 6 weeks.
Get your blood investigations like haemoglobin & serum calcium level done to rule out cause of tiredness.
I hope your query has been answered. I will be available for your further queries.
Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Monika Choudhary (4 minutes later)

I would like this question answered by a endocrinologist or thyroid specialist please. Im not doubting that the OBGYN is a very good doctor I was just hoping to have a thyroid specialist answer a question about thyroid please.

Answered by Dr. Monika Choudhary (7 minutes later)

Hi,
Welcome back.
Your problem is basically menopausal that is why I answered it.
If you want to change your doctor you can post specialist query.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Monika Choudhary (27 minutes later)

hemoglobin was 138 115-155 normal range. ok thank you I just saw your post. I would like to do that. Not sure how I post a specialist query. I will submit my blood work as well.

Answered by Dr. Monika Choudhary (30 minutes later)

Hi,
Welcome back.
There are two kind of services-
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Select second option for endocrinologist & get your answer.
Your hemoglobin is good, now get your serum calcium level done as hypocalcemia is common problem in menopausal as group.
Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar