Tsh 4.5

[Jenhyp]

Could this level of fab be causing symptoms

[Jenhyp]

Awww thanks for your reply....im feel like I'm going mad with these on and off symptoms my throat feels so irritated today.......if u don't mind me asking what symptoms did u have.? Xxx

[MariLiz]

Most of us only feel well with a TSH of 1 or below 1, but doctors seem to worry if it's that low. We just know we feel better.

[Jenhyp in reply to MariLiz]

So altho not clinically thyroidism still a chance it could be effecting and giving symptoms would this class me as overactive or under active if it continues to go up ?x

Thanks for your reply xx

[MariLiz in reply to Jenhyp]

Well in some countries it would be classed as thyroidism. For some reason here, many doctors wait till your level is over 10, which is ridiculous! Many of us on here are underactive and it is often because our bodies immune system is actively attacking our thyroid gland. This is known as Hashimotos Thyroiditis. The TSH is the thyroid stimulating hormone and is produced by the pituitary gland. When the levels increase it is because the body is struggling to make the thyroid gland work.

What are your symptoms? If you are feeling tired, sluggish, then it is probably hypothyroidism. If you feel wired and anxious and are losing weight then it can be Hyperthyroidism. These are generalities as they don't apply in every case.

What is your doctor saying? Have they tested you for antibodies?

MariLiz

[Jenhyp in reply to MariLiz]

To be short always had anxiety which I take fluoxetine for , been under control for 8 yrs or more bf Xmas started to feel really anxious again and panic attacks like u describe wired up but also been really tired too tingling hands muscle twitches palpitations and my feet on and off kept going warm as if putting them in hot water strange plus my throat feels irritated like itchy xxx

[MariLiz in reply to Jenhyp]

Might be a good idea to get your B12,ferritin & folate tested. Tingling hands and muscle twitches can be symptoms of that being low. It often seems to accompany thyroid problems too.

[Jenhyp]

I've recently had my nhs health check done with the routine bloods would b12 ferratin and follate be included in those or do i have to request them xx