What causes high TSH level?

Brief Answer: Mildly elevated TSH, what are your symptoms? Detailed Answer: Hello Mr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I took a look through your reports. I see that your TSH is slightly high. But more important than the blood work is YOUR symptoms. What made you get the blood work done in the first place? Have you had any symptoms of a weak thyroid (hypothyroidism)? Feeling cold, gaining weight? Excessive fatigue? The treatment will depend on your symptoms. If you ARE having symptoms of hypothyroidism, then you will need a thyroid med like levothyroxine. On the other hand if you do not have any symptoms, then we can afford to wait and recheck the blood work in 6 months. I hope this helps. Take Care, Vinay

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Brief Answer: Synthroid will help Detailed Answer: If I had examined you in my own practice. I might suggest that part of those symptoms are from thyroid issues. In which you would start a small dose of synthroid. say 25mcg every morning on empty stomach. Then I would repeat the blood tests in 6 months. I would also like you to consider approaching a good therapist during this time so they can help you with your mood issues. Lastly, the day time sleepiness and fatigue sound very similar to people who have Sleep Apnea, may i ask if you snore or have breath holding spells at night? Of course you will not know this, but your significant other might be able to tell you or might have noticed. I hope this helps. Vinay

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Brief Answer: I see Detailed Answer: Ok. I'm glad you've already rid yourself of that doubt. I believe synthroid would be your best bet at this point. Vinay

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