What Do These TSH Levels Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 23 Dec 2014

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Question : My last tsh reading was0.553, my previous reading was 4.630. I am currently taking 50mg levothyroxine but still feel extremely tired, sluggish and unmotivated to excersise or do much of anything . Does my Dr need to up my dosage? Female 5ft 2.5 inches 148 lbs

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Full thyroid function test report is needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and am sorry for the situation you are in.

From what you are reporting, your last TSH level was 4.630 while the most recent one is 0.553. I need to know your T4 too before running into final conclusions.

For the moment, to my opinion there is no need to increase the dosage.

With regards to being fatigued, I advise to :
- have your meals regularly
- eat healthy
- increase fluids intake
- try to be physically active

Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar