TSH guidance

[lisa_59]

Hi need some advice my TSH is 6.7. I have been complaining of not feeling well for weeks & the doc now wants to see me. Is it just Thyroid meds that affect your TSH or could an underlying illness? Excuse my ignorance still trying to understand results. I do however realise 6.7 is too high

Many thanks

[Jazzw]

Are you still taking 20 of carbimazole?

[lisa_59 in reply to Jazzw]

Hi Jazzw thanks for responding. I have been is this too much?

[Jazzw in reply to lisa_59]

It sounds like it may be too much and is suppressing thyroid activity too much.

I don't know lots about hyperthyroidism though, so hopefully someone will be along soon with some thoughts.

[lisa_59]

I'm going to email my results to my consultant tomorrow. I've felt it was too high for some time. Thank you for your response though

[Clutter in reply to lisa_59]

Lisa_59, I agree with JazzW and think your dose could probably be reduced to 10mcg.

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[lisa_59 in reply to Clutter]

Thanks Clutter after a fight with my consultant he has agreed to reduce it to 15 mcg

[Clutter in reply to lisa_59]

Lisa_59, well that's a good start. When's your next thyroid test?

[lisa_59]

Yes I suppose it's better than nothing. Next test 4 weeks time