Guest guest Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hi everyone, I've been suspecting that I'm at least slightly hypothyroid for some time, and now that the symptoms seem to be getting worse (long list!), thought I'd get some blood tests done to see whether anything had changed. My TSH result about 6 weeks ago was 4.14. On previous occasions (a couple of years back) they have also been between 4 and 5. According to my local GP practice, this is " normal " (i.e. within the 0.5 to 5 range) and " no action is required " . I'm going to see my GP tomorrow to discuss this. I'm afraid that she will just say it's all related to the depression (I'm on a low dose of fluoxetine), and that the TSH levels aren't enough to warrant any drugs, especially as it might cause my thyroid " to pack up altogether " which is what I was told a few years ago when I requested looking at treatment. What would you recommend I ask for in terms of tests to determine whether I have a hypothyroid condition which is clinically treatable? I understand that T4 tests (and possibly T3) could be useful? Thank you for any hints or tips that might help me handle this better. -Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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