Re: Hypothyroidism - tsh level
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 9 Dec 2000 17:34:30 -0600 (CST)
Synthroid will give you what you lack and lower the TSH to normal
levels.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Fri, 8 Dec 2000, terry wrote:
>
>hi I am a 27 year old woman, 5/6" and 130 lbs, and just found out I have
>hypothyroidism. I am told my tsh level is 7.11 and believe I have read
>that normal is considered .3 - 5.5 or something like that. Is 7.11
>really bad or is it "borderline"? Will medication make a huge difference
>in how I feel? I don't think I am especially tired or suffering greatly
>from any symptoms. Please advise, I appreciate your help. Thanks!
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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