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eyedea81
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Posted 4/5/2013 12:53 PM (GMT -6)
I wen t to the doctor last week to find out what's been bothering me for a while now. I tend to get fatigued quicker than the normal person. I've experienced weakness or tingly sensations in my left arm w/twitches ever so often. I went for 7 different blood tests which 6 read normal and one, my thyroid test, was high. My tsh was at 6. I remember being borderline as a kid but it never occurred to me to get tested again. What's unique about me and being hypo is that I'm very fitness savy. I have a very muscular physique my body fat is 6.5% and my resting hr is 57. Although I have these twitches and weird sensations in my arm I have retained my strength. Was wondering if anyone else with hypo had similar symptoms who is also active and fit...I'm on levothyroxine, one day on it thus far...plus how long before results take effect, generally?
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hypoHashimoto
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Posted 4/5/2013 10:56 PM (GMT -6)
Hi,
I had the tingling sensation .
TSH of 6 is considered high, it is a good habit to be tested for FT3 and FT4 each time you go for blood tests,the next step once your TSH is positive, you need to be tested for TGab and TPOab, to determine if you have autoimmune disease called Hashimoto's thyroiditis, with hashi, you will need to adjust your dose gradually till you reach your proper dose, this can take a while.

What is the dose of levo you are taking? also is it a generic medication or brand name? and what is the range of you TSH ?

Good luck,
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