Unusual blood results

[babs]

Concerned about tsh 19.6 & t4 14.5 recently. Asked GP to see endocrinologist and got referral.As there is a 12 week wait I went to see a private endo then suddenly got appt. with nhs endo! I was surprised that neither was concerned re what I consider unusually high tsh & t4. Any advice please

[Clutter]

Babs, Has neither endo prescribed Levothyroxine replacement?

[babs in reply to Clutter]

Didn't say Clutter,been on Thyroxine for around 20yrs but never got these high blood results.,always been on 100mcg,now on 125mcg & not having the hypothermia since dose went up but I still need to know what these high results mean to ease my mind,the consultants were not concerned. It's Hashimotos & I also have other autoimmune issues.Don't know where to go next.

[Clutter in reply to babs]

Babs, over the years thyroid function declines and dose needs increasing. This is very common in Hashimoto's which progressively destroys the thyroid gland. I doubt that 125mcg will be sufficient to reduce TSH to 1.0 which is where most people will be comfortable. You should have a follow up thyroid test in 6-8 weeks as dose may need increasing. Arrange an early morning and fasting blood draw (water only) when TSH is highest and take Levothyroxine after the blood draw.

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[babs in reply to Clutter]

Have been taking thyroxine 100mcg for over 20 years

[Clutter in reply to babs]

babs,

Please read my post above. Levothyroxine dose should be increased until TSH is 1.0 or lower.