Re: HYPERTHYROID?????
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 18 Nov 2001 11:55:32 -0600 (CST)
You can be mildly hyperthyroid with no symptoms. Our lab cutoff is
aobut 5.5. If your TSH level is above the normal cutoff of the lab, you
are hyperthyroid. A thyroid sonogram can be done to see if there is any
physical abnormality of the thyroid that may be causing this. If there
is any question abouta diagnosis or therapy, see an endocrinoologist.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Fri, 16 Nov 2001, rachelle wrote:
>
>My lab results show that I have a hyperthyroid (over 4.0). I've retaken
>a blood test to see if it was a lab error, so what i'm wondering is is
>it possible to have a hyperthyroid without ANY signs or symptoms? I've
>reviewed some symptoms on various pages and my doctor has taken my
>pulse, felt my neck, etc. and we can't find anything. Should I seek a
>second opinion? Are there other tests that can confirm the blood
>work-up? Is there any danger in treating a normal thyroid for either
>hyper or hypothyroid? Sorry for all the questions, but I haven't had
>very much time to research causes and any possible unseen symptoms.
>Thanks for any help you may offer..........
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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