tsh 3.78 dr. won't prescribe
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tsh 3.78 dr. won't prescribe
| Fri, 10-22-2004 - 3:51pm |
I have been trying desperately for 2 months to lose 10 pounds. I exercise heavily 5 days a week. I have several symptoms of hypothryoidism and my tsh is 3.78 however I can't get my doctor to give me medicine. He doesn't recognize the suggested new range 0-3 for tsh levels. any suggestions?

It's so frustrating... My GP doesn't recognize the new range, either. I got my OBGYN to refer me to an endochrinologist because I was concerned about getting pregnant (in my case my tsh was around 5 at the time). The endo also uses the old range, but has made the goal of levothroid therapy .3-2.
Have you looked up the symptoms of hypothyroid? If you have the symptoms, I recommend you find another doctor. There are lists of specialists by region... look at the list on about.com.
Good luck,
Dee.