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I went undiagnosed for years because doctors only run the TSH! I had several doctors think that my symptoms were hypothyroid but then they would run the TSH and tell me I was fine.
I was NOT fine!!!! I finally had a doctor who ran additional tests and I was diagnosed and started taking meds and it was like a whole new life!
Well they matter to the person who wants to be able to get out of bed in the morning and be able to function!!! Stop spreading this nonsense! Agree Joan, it would be different if the Dr was unable to get out of bed and function normally.
My doctor told me I was fine for years. TSH perfect. I have hypo and Hashimotos with adrenal fatique Low cortisol, low natural hormones. Low B12, Low D. Began seeing a functional medicine endocrinologist. Finally I am feeling better. This is a nice article by Dr. Campos, and I think he draws reasonable, conventional, conclusions.
I proffer no criticism in my comments. Certainly, this is an important question which deserves continuing research. I do not imply that argument. What it means in regard to an indication to treat, or who to treat, is clearly something else. I hope we encourage more clinical studies in which we evaluate, in the normal double-blinded manner, fatigue levels, mortality and morbidity, behavioral and mood changes, and other QOL considerations.
T-3 is being given by many physicians now with the belief, based on their clinical experiences, that it is helpful. We need to have an open expression of views so we can have access to the data available from those treating their patients.
Such situations can drive physicians who follow practices that might lie outside of, or straddle, clinical orthodoxy underground. It isolates and may be unfair to them. It certainly impedes resolution of such issues in the normal scientific manner. I wholly disagree. Proper thyroid hormone levels are necessary for fetal brain and nervous system development. Interestingly, though, women with a TSH level between 2. According to a study , women with subclinical hypothyroidism and positive antithyroid peroxidase TPO antibodies tend to have the highest risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, and adverse outcomes happen at a lower TSH level than in women without TPO antibodies.
A systematic review found that the risk of pregnancy complications was apparent in TPO-positive women with a TSH level greater than 2. Too little iodine can lead to hypothyroidism. On the other hand, too much may lead to either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
Good sources of iodine include iodized table salt, saltwater fish, dairy products, and eggs. The National Institutes of Health recommends micrograms per day for most adults and teenagers. One-quarter teaspoon of iodized salt or 1 cup of low-fat plain yogurt provides about 50 percent of your daily iodine needs. All in all, the best thing you can do for your thyroid function is to eat a well-balanced, nutritious diet. The best approach is an individual one.
Talk to your doctor about any symptoms, your medical history, and what your blood tests show. This handy discussion guide can help you get started.
Study your options and decide on the best course of action together. Doria-Medina explains. A normal range for TSH in most laboratories is 0. Your doctor may also order a T4 test.
A blood test can measure how much free T4 if available. Hypothyroidism is treated with daily medication. Taking synthetic thyroid hormone medication can bring your T4 and TSH levels back to their normal ranges.
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