Question: Recently had a TSH test and it was 10 in a range of 3-5; the PA and then the doctor immediately tried to put me on LevoT. I said no that I would not take a 'for lifetime drug' on one test. The only signs I may have are constipation, can't lose weight and been fatigued. No hair loss, my nails are beautiful, my skin is dry but always so. I have over the years had a low body temperature of 96 or 97 - always; yet, in the last few years my body is "hot and clammy". I thought it was female hormones because I came off Premarin after 20 years one year ago this XXXXXXX We waited four weeks and I added seaweed, kelp pills and going back to a protein diet, walking twice a day. This time I asked of free T4 and T3 with TSH. FT4 is 0.80 is a range of 0.70-1.80 and FT3 is 2.83 in a range of 2.30 - 4.20 and the TSH was 12.7.
I have numerous allergies including a severe reaction to any kind of soy. Needless to say, I eat natural food and cook a lot because soy is in everything. I have food allergies, severe allergy to bee, wasp, mosquito, ant etc. bites. Severe allergy to most anti-biotics, have slight asthma for which I take no medication. I take two antihistamines a day, carry a E-Pen, take HBP pills w/ the hydrochlorothiazide, Vit D, Omega 3's, take Omeprazole since Feb for GERD pain, and Methocarbamol for rigid and spastic muscles in my back. My liver enzymes have also been elevated since last Feb. I am very protective of myself with all the allergies and do NOT add anything into my life without great caution. I am the one who gets the hives, breathing difficulties, watery nose and eyes, and a choking sensation. So, I am very careful. What bothers me is the "here is high a TSH result – take this pill and come in 8 wks for a lab test. Oh, it is PA by the way ... I am in a large medical plan system in CO. Thanks for any thoughts you might have on this ......

I do not have a cold intolerance. I turn the AC on full blast, have four fans and sleep on ice packs to cool down my body at night to sleep. I have a sweat-clamminess and the place where I lay will melt ice packs; yet, my temperature is at its highest 97.4. The doc has subscriped 50 mg of the LevoT and an 8wk period before the first lab test. With my allergies, I think I need to be more closely monitored. Also, with my auto immune reactions, would I be better under the care of an endocrinologist? I have a concern with the lack of attention to my allergies - I have been hospitalized three times in the past 15 yrs for severe reactions.