Re: Answer to Doc's Question
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:26:12 -0600 (CST)
11.5 of TSH is high.
At Thu, 27 Feb 2003, Christy wrote:
>
>>>>We have been TTC for over a year but my cycles were only 21 days until 4
>>>>months ago when I started Clomid. I only took the Clomid for 2 cycles
>>>>and ovulated CD17 and have ovulated on CD17 the 3 cycles since with a
>>>>28-29 day cycle. I was tested for hypothyroidism and received the
>>>>results today of 11.5 but was told that I didn't require treatment. I
>>>>read that above 5.5 (some say 1.5) is abnormal. I have had severe
>>>>symptoms lately like dizziness, lightheaded, racing heart, irritable
>>>>bowel syndrome, stomach ulcers, severe anxiety, mood swings, reccurrent
>>>>throat infections, ringing in ears, sensitivity to light, severe
>>>>menstrual cramps (never had cramps before), wearing sweaters in 95
>>>>degree weather, etc. Should I insist on treatment, get a second
>>>>opinion, or trust this doctor?
>>>
>>>11.5 of what hormone?
>>
>She said the TSH level was 11.5.
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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