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Hypothyroidism, TSH results in the normal range, but GP won't budge

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Baloo1 · 14/06/2012 23:53

Hello everyone,

I recently had a thyroid function test and only TSH was tested. My results were 2.75, which the GP explained was in the normal range.

However, I have so many of the symptoms typical to hypothyroidism I can't even count: tiredness, thinning hair, pain and stifness in my joints, (complete) loss of libido, being lethargic.. After having the test results, I learned that actually 2.75 would be considered hypothyroid in e.g. the US and Germany, but in the UK the normal range goes up to 4.5.

I was wondering if anyone could advise me on this? I really want the GP to do further tests and start the meds if need be. This is really starting to affect my married life, as I haven't been "up for it" for two years now (I posted about this on the relationships-board).

Thanks in advance for any thoughts!

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clarella · 22/01/2015 23:10

Thyroxine is weight related though so technically it should be possible to work out your rough dosage then tweak. Think pre and post menopausal dose is different.

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