FAO my lovely Dr Sqad... x

[Halifaxmum]

hello darling!

my TSH was 4.5 last year, earlier this year was 3.3 and is now 3.9.

As you know, my lovely, my hair is departing rapidly and i could win the olympic medal for sleeping...

The GP temp I saw last time said it might be worth looking at my TSH, hence the previous values and re-test.

Sqad, do you think I need thyroid treatment? If so, what would you recommend? x

[Halifaxmum]

Hello again Dr Lovely

Yes I do have depression, have had for a looong time and take Fluoxetine 40mg

The 4.5 was earlier last year, 3.3 was early this year and 3.9 was a couple of months ago

xxx

[Sqad]

Then your thyroid is working perfectly.

My guess.........your symptoms are those of a depressive illness or evn the side effects of your anti depressives.

[kgmrush]

normal TSH is not the be all and end all....

The beginning of this video makes you think it's not serious, but it makes a serious point, bear with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOb2POQGE6g

[Sqad]

kgmrush......this has always been a "bone of contention" in the medical world.....can a patient with a thyroid disorder have a normal TSH reading?
Can a patient have the symptoms of hypothyroidism and have a normal TSH?

I have a certain amount of sympathy with you view, but it boils down to a matter of opinion. One problem is, that there are many medical conditions which mimic the symptoms of hypothyroidism e.g depression.

This is the practical situation for the Dr..."should a patient with symptoms of hypothyroidism with a normal TSH be given thyroid supplement?"
Difficult decision, but i have my personal opinion.

[Halifaxmum]

Thanks handsome ;)

and thanks to all for your advice :)

[annadomino]

Dont be too anxious to get on thyroid meds, they can cause their own probs, as in a rather high cholesterol level.