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Diagnosed With Hypothyroidism, Taking Thyronorm, T3, T4 Normal While TSH Is 6.09. Why ?

Hi my TSH level is 6.09 while my T3 and T4 is normal.. I undergo these test every 6 months.. The last few tests carried out in 2011 and early march this year has shown normal range for all three.. I had been diagnosed wth subclinical hypothyroidism in 2008 and had been asked to take thyronorm 25 for 3 months.. My name is AAAA and i am 37 years old.. Please help. my email id is YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 10 Oct 2012
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If your present TSH level is higher than normal, if you experience symptoms like dry skin, fatigue, cold intolerance and menorrhagia, even if your TSH levels are below 10 mU/L and there are no anti-thyroid antibodies, you should still take levothyroxine as the benefits of treatment over weigh the risks of the clinical condition. This is in the absence of any coronary artery disease. Once the values are attained within the normal range, the drug should be continued in the same dose to maintain the hormone levels, with assays done in 6-12 months. Further advice may be had from your endocrinologist. Take care.
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Diagnosed With Hypothyroidism, Taking Thyronorm, T3, T4 Normal While TSH Is 6.09. Why ?

Hi, If your present TSH level is higher than normal, if you experience symptoms like dry skin, fatigue, cold intolerance and menorrhagia, even if your TSH levels are below 10 mU/L and there are no anti-thyroid antibodies, you should still take levothyroxine as the benefits of treatment over weigh the risks of the clinical condition. This is in the absence of any coronary artery disease. Once the values are attained within the normal range, the drug should be continued in the same dose to maintain the hormone levels, with assays done in 6-12 months. Further advice may be had from your endocrinologist. Take care.