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Should I Need To Start Thyroid Medicines My TSH Level Is 8.58, T3 And T4 Levels Are Normal?

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Posted on Wed, 27 Nov 2024
Question: My TSH level is 8.58, T3 and T4 levels are normal. Should i need to start thyroid medicines
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It depends on other factors.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.

If TSH is 8.58 mIU /L and t4, t3 are normal it is called subclinical hypothyroidism.
Starting treatment may depend on your age, thyroid ultrasound results and Anti TPO results.
If you are older than 65 or if you are pregnant, if you have heart issues and if thyroid scan is hypoechoic you may need to start treatment.
Starting treatment in this cases will help your thyroid, heart and overall metabolism.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Should I Need To Start Thyroid Medicines My TSH Level Is 8.58, T3 And T4 Levels Are Normal?

Brief Answer: It depends on other factors. Detailed Answer: Hello, I read your query and here is my advice. If TSH is 8.58 mIU /L and t4, t3 are normal it is called subclinical hypothyroidism. Starting treatment may depend on your age, thyroid ultrasound results and Anti TPO results. If you are older than 65 or if you are pregnant, if you have heart issues and if thyroid scan is hypoechoic you may need to start treatment. Starting treatment in this cases will help your thyroid, heart and overall metabolism. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.