Tsh level

[Julietmccoy]

Is this a normal tsh level 2.28

[Clutter]

Julietmccoy, TSH 2.28 is in the normal range 0.35-4.00 but TSH >2.0 is a sign that thyroid is beginning to struggle to produce hormone. NHS will not usually diagnose hypothyroidism until TSH is over range ie >4.00.

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[shaws Administrator]

It could be - although rarely would doctors think so because the guidelines state that a TSH 10+ would be indicative.

I shall give you a few links which might help you:-

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/diagno...

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

On the following link look at the left-hand side for info on different thyroid gland dysfunctions.