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New here and wondering how bad am I?
| Mon, 07-26-2004 - 8:16pm |
Hi everybody, I'm newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism I have been on meds for 5 days now and notice little things starting to feel better, But I have been told since high school (10 yrs) that my thyroid was borderline but because of my age the doctors didn't want to put me on a med for the rest of my life. So June 20 I had a blood test done and my TSH came back at 22.23 and T4 at .79 ok so my doctor said he wanted to run the test again so I re-took the tests on July 15 and then the TSH was 51.08 and the T4 was .33. So I guess what I'm wondering is what is the adverage levels for someone whos test results come back abnormal is 51.08 really bad or pretty normal ( for being abnormal)?
Does this even make any sense? just wondering where I fall on the scale you know? Because although I know what the normal levels are the doctor didn't say where the numbers kinda top out, you know like ok normal TSH is under 4.0 but do most people who come back with an abnormal test result have a 51. or a 6.? see what I'm asking? ok well I would really appreciate any feed back, if anyone can even understand me that is:)
ok thanks.
Does this even make any sense? just wondering where I fall on the scale you know? Because although I know what the normal levels are the doctor didn't say where the numbers kinda top out, you know like ok normal TSH is under 4.0 but do most people who come back with an abnormal test result have a 51. or a 6.? see what I'm asking? ok well I would really appreciate any feed back, if anyone can even understand me that is:)
ok thanks.

I have two children, ages 15, my son and 19, my daughter, who are both hypothryoid. My son was 13 when he was diagnosed and has been on medication since. My daughter was diagnosed when she was 15 and has also been on medication. There's nothing wrong with being on thyroid hormone replacement for the rest of your life or theirs or mine. It's not like you're adding something that shouldn't be there. You're adding something that your own body can't make enough of and you can't live without. Your thyroid controls or influences every major system in your body. So it's worth taking that little pill every day. I still look forward to taking it in the morning because I know how much it helps me. I hope I've answered your question. If not, let me know and I'll try again. :) If you ahve other questions, feel free to ask! Cathy :)