
What Do My Lab Test Reports Indicate?

TSH ..... 6.920...range 0.358-3.74....flag H. My doctor then put me on synthroid, one half tab daily. Is this the correct thing to do? I thought that Synthroid replaces the hormone you don't have. I seem to have too much according to the lab test...??
This is the right approach
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
Yes, it is the right approach.
TSH - thyroid stimulating hormone is not the thyroid hormone but a trigger from the pituitary gland that instructs the thyroid to produce the thyroid hormone.
So, if your TSH is high (hypothyroidism) , your thyroid hormones are deficient and if low (hyperthyroidism) , your thyroid hormones are in excess.
I'd recommend :
- blood tests (a free T3 and T4 level, Thyroid anti body levels) .this is to check for the cause of hypothyroidism.
-a repeat TSH after 4-6 weeks of taking Synthyroid for adjusting dosage
*do you have any neck swelling ? Did your doctor advice any other tests?
*did you have any other symptoms ?
*do you have any other medical issues or take any medications ?
*any recent illness or change in diet ?
It will take a few weeks for the medication to take effect.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad

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