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What Causes Chronic Insomnia, Heart Palpitations And Anxiety With TSH Value Of 2.75?
Question: my TSH is 2.75....I do have major chronic insomnia, heart palpitations, anxiety, spacy head, shaky, and I often thought I may have a thyroid issue but my Dr. always says I am within normal range. I do not believe this..what do you think, I am so sleep deprived I can hardly function....thanks XXXX
when do I get my answer from a Dr.?
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when do I get my answer from a Dr.?
thank you
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Brief Answer:
What medications are you on at this time?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms. Sincerely, your TSH is well within the normal range and not the least suggestive of a possible thyroid disorder. I will rather want to think you have anxiety and unfortunately that has not been diagnosed/managed appropriately. I will like that you report your drugs to me. I will review and see whether they are okay or something more can be done. Also, for how long have you been having these symptoms?
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
What medications are you on at this time?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms. Sincerely, your TSH is well within the normal range and not the least suggestive of a possible thyroid disorder. I will rather want to think you have anxiety and unfortunately that has not been diagnosed/managed appropriately. I will like that you report your drugs to me. I will review and see whether they are okay or something more can be done. Also, for how long have you been having these symptoms?
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am not taking any medications (drugs) for anxiety. and my Dr. does not know where to do as she has tried so many on me.
I understand that there is new levels for thyroid issues... here is a quote.
from the XXXXXXX Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Said
"AACE encourages doctors to consider treatment for patients who test outside the boundaries of a narrower margin based on a target TSH level of 0.3 to 3.0. AACE believes the new range will result in proper diagnosis for millions of Americans who suffer from a mild thyroid disorder, but have gone untreated until now."
I understand that there is new levels for thyroid issues... here is a quote.
from the XXXXXXX Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Said
"AACE encourages doctors to consider treatment for patients who test outside the boundaries of a narrower margin based on a target TSH level of 0.3 to 3.0. AACE believes the new range will result in proper diagnosis for millions of Americans who suffer from a mild thyroid disorder, but have gone untreated until now."
Brief Answer:
See below!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
With your symptoms of anxiety, this pushes more in favor of hyperthyroidism. This means that we should put you on drugs to suppress the thyroid hormone production. I think this will not be the best of approaches at this time. I will rather suggest that we treat appropriate for anxiety than suppressing the thyroid hormone. If you are so concerned about this, I will suggest that we do a full blown thyroid evaluation with T4 and T3 levels and also consider thyroid scans as well. This will provide the finest details needed to make the best decisions.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me on this.
See below!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
With your symptoms of anxiety, this pushes more in favor of hyperthyroidism. This means that we should put you on drugs to suppress the thyroid hormone production. I think this will not be the best of approaches at this time. I will rather suggest that we treat appropriate for anxiety than suppressing the thyroid hormone. If you are so concerned about this, I will suggest that we do a full blown thyroid evaluation with T4 and T3 levels and also consider thyroid scans as well. This will provide the finest details needed to make the best decisions.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me on this.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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