Posted by thuso on December 3, 2005, at 13:45:12
In reply to Re: Anyone have probs with Li and thyroid? » Phillipa, posted by Emily Elizabeth on December 3, 2005, at 0:17:33
> That's really interesting. My pdoc said that .5-4 is considered normal; however around 1 is ideal. I think I'll try to ask her more abt it and get my bloodwork done sooner rather than later. I've heard that in general even if you are not technically hypothyroid, it may make sense to treat it if you have symptoms. In my case, it seems pretty clear that the Li is at fault. But I guess that doesn't really make the situation any better.
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> This is not fun. I have been so run down lately. :(
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> Best,
> EEEndo's now say up to 3 is normal, but 1-2 is ideal. Each person is different, but the higher your TSH goes, the more you will get depressive symptoms. I've had Hoshimoto's since I was 9, so by this time I have figured out that as soon as I start getting close to 4 I become extremely lethargic and depressed. I'll sleep 12-14 hours a day and not want to get out of bed. For other people, they can have a TSH of 10 and not feel any different. Everyone varies. I've just had 20 years to notice patterns! I feel best when I am under 1 and considered hyperthyroid. Unfortunately, I can't stay there because of the negative things associated with your thyroid being hyper. :-(
Another thing to understand is that throughout the day your TSH will fluctuate...sometimes as much as 3 points. That is why it is recommended that when you get blood tests it is at the same time of the day and under similar circumstances. For example, I always get mine in the morning before I take my synthroid & cytomel and before I eat breakfast. Being consistant will give you the most accurate results.
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