TSH levels, someone help. I'm confused.

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Registered: 05-19-2004
TSH levels, someone help. I'm confused.
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Mon, 08-09-2004 - 4:25pm
HI, if someone can give me ANY sort of info I would appreciate it.

Here are my symptoms: moodiness, very irregular period, acne, body odor, I sleep terribly, EXTREMELY exhausted during the day, dizziness, nausea...I guess thats it.

I went to the docs, explained everything. She gave me blood tests to check my hormone levels and thyroid. Everything was normal except my TSH, which was .09 I guess low?

So what could that mean? Anyone else have low levels like that? Does that mean I am possibly hyper? I go back to the docs on the 25th but I wish sooner! Its making me crazy. I have no idea what my t4 or t3 levels were, if they checked them. IF they did check it, they must have been normal if she didn't tell me. I am afraid if I go on meds I will gain weight and I am already about 20lbs over weight so the thought is horrifying to me!

Thanks !

April

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Mon, 08-09-2004 - 4:32pm
Hi April,

I'm no expert, but with a TSH at .09 that sounds hyper to me, I believe the current normal range is .3 to 3. I'm sure you will get some more experienced advice from others on the board, but in the meantime you might want to do some reading on hyperthyroidism to see if it sounds familiar.

I've got to run, hang in there, I'm sure others will be along shortly.

Take Care,

Shelly