WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2002: Re: thyroid

Re: thyroid

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 13:36:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 22 Aug 2002, Lisa wrote: >
>I have had several different things going on with me over the last few
>months (leaving me feeling like a hypochondriac)....weight gain,
>tiredness, headaches, moodiness, irregular cycles to name a few. I had
>blood work done back in June, and my TSH levels were supposedly
>"normal". Today I found out my result was 5.45, and they usually
>consider meds at 5.5! I had another test done and will have the result
>in a day or so. Do you believe a number such as my previous one
>indicates medication is needed? I don't wish to have a problem...but
>with the symptoms I have experienced, it certainly would make sense.
>should I get another opinion? Thanks

Wait for the new test but to answer properly it is necessary to see the whole picture.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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**Thank you for understanding :).**

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