[ewmb]

#1064141

I don’t know but I’d ask to make sure the same lab was doing the tests and ask the lab to check on their end to make sure the results were reported correctly and that they actually measured TSH and not something else. Your .203 and 20.4 aren’t that different if you move the decimal.

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[karilcole]

#1064142

Thanks for the reply!

The tests were done at the same lab. My Dr even went to the lab & talked to them about it.

I would like to know what to expect. Not sure what they are looking for..LOL
He also put me on a beta blocker B/C my heart rate was 140 at rest. It has been like this for over a year, new Dr is trying to find out why. I’m sure he will, but I would like to be on top of things…for me ;O)

Thanks again!

[karilcole]

#1018343

Hi all,

I am just not sure how to research this, so I thought I would throw it out there & see if anyone else has any info.

My TSH was checked aug 4th. It was a .203, checked again by new Dr aug 20th. TSH was a 20.4, then checked again sept 1st which was a 5.3 (never changing a thing before any of them). My Dr called me & said my levels are coming up all over the place. BTW he is a family doctor, not a endo.
Now they are doing a cat scan. What are they looking for? He mentioned my pituatary (sp) might have issues. What does that exactly mean?
My TSH has never been in "normal" range. RAI in ’99

Anyone know what any of this means? Thanks so much!
~Kari

[Kimberly]

#1064143

Hello – The pituitary gland is responsible for producing TSH. TSH in turn directs the thyroid gland to produce more hormone. When things are working properly, the amount of TSH produced depends on a “feedback loop” according to where our thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4) are.

When T3/T4 are too high (hypER) the pituitary shuts down production of TSH so that the thyroid won’t produce any *extra* hormone. When T3/T4 are too low (hypO) the pituitary cranks out TSH to get the thyroid to produce MORE thyroid hormone.

If your docs believe that you TSH is moving around, but *not* in response to your body’s thyroid hormone levels, it would make sense to check the pituitary gland and make sure it is working properly.

Hopefully, this test will be able to provide some answers…and finally some relief!

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