My doctor told me I have hypothyroidism. my TSH is 105.15. What does this mean?

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It means that your thyroid gland is not working and you will have to be on medication. There are levels of normal and if your level falls above or below these parameters then you have a problem.

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lol,,didn't you ask your doctor

hypothyroidism means your thyroids don't produce enough thyroxine to normally carry out the processes it usually does. Your TSH is the thyroid stimulating hormone sent out by the pituitary gland telling your thyroid to make the thyroxine. by checking the TSH levels the doctor can determine if its a pituitary gland problem, where it doesn't produce enough TSH, or a problem with the target cells in your thyroid which wouldn't be able detect the levels of TSH in the bloodstream, therefore not able to stimulate the thyroid to produce more thyroxine.

thyroid is not functioning properly, hormons are low.

It means that your thyroid is not working very well. Why didn't your doctor explain your condition? In some cases, you will need to take pills or in bad cases, you may need surgery.

Thyroid stimulating hormone is just a lab test. An easy way to think about this is that everything is just slowed down. Hypothyroidism can cause obesity, slugishness, feeling tired all the time or a whole host of things. You are fortunate to find the problem.

Symptoms are also weight gain, fatigue, dry nails and hair and constipation. A pill a day helps get it back into shape.

Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid produces too much hormone. It can be caused by a tumor on the gland or a genetic disorder. It can be treated with surgery or medication.

Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, develops when the thyroid gland fails to produce or secrete as much thyroxine (T4) as the body needs. Because T4 regulates such essential functions as heart rate, digestion, physical growth, and mental development, an insufficient supply of this hormone can slow life-sustaining processes, damage organs and tissues in every part of the body, and lead to life-threatening complications.There are three types of hypothyroidism. The most common is primary hypothyroidism, in which the thyroid doesn't produce an adequate amount of T4. Secondary hypothyroidism develops when the pituitary gland does not release enough of the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) that prompts the thyroid to manufacture T4. Tertiary hypothyroidism results from a malfunction of the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls the endocrine system. Drug-induced hypothyroidism, an adverse reaction to medication, occurs in two of every 10,000 people, but rarely causes severe hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism is at least twice as common in women as it is in men. Although hypothyroidism is most common in women who are middle-aged or older, the disease can occur at any age. Newborn infants are tested for congenital thyroid deficiency (cretinism) using a test that measures the levels of thyroxine in the infant's blood. Treatment within the first few months of life can prevent mental retardation and physical abnormalities. Older children who develop hypothyroidism suddenly stop growing.

Factors that increase a person's risk of developing hypothyroidism include age, weight, and medical history. Women are more likely to develop the disease after age 50; men, after age 60. Obesity also increases risk. A family history of thyroid problems or a personal history of high cholesterol levels or such autoimmune diseases as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or diabetes can make an individual more susceptible to hypothyroidism.A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to detect problems affecting the thyroid gland. TSH is produced when the hypothalamus releases a substance called thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). TRH then triggers the pituitary gland to release TSH. See an illustration of the thyroid gland and the pituitary gland.

TSH causes the thyroid gland to produce two hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). T3 and T4 help control your body's metabolism.

Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) are needed for normal development of the brain, especially during the first 3 years of life. An infant whose thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone (congenital hypothyroidism) may, in severe cases, become mentally retarded. Older children also need thyroid hormones to grow and develop normally.

This test may be done at the same time as tests to measure T3 and T4
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to detect problems affecting the thyroid gland. Results of a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test are usually available within several days.

Normal
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Newborns: 3–20 milli-international units per liter (mIU/L)

Adults: 0.4–4.5 mIU/L

The normal ranges for the results of this test may vary from laboratory to laboratory.

High values
A high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test result often indicates an underactive thyroid gland caused by failure of the thyroid gland (primary hypothyroidism). Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism.
On rare occasions, a high TSH value can occur from a pituitary gland tumor that is producing excess amounts of TSH. In this case, the person usually has symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as weight loss, rapid heart rate, nervousness, diarrhea, a feeling of being too hot, or irregular menstrual periods. Other thyroid hormone test results will likely be high as well.
A high TSH value can also occur in people who have an underactive thyroid gland and are receiving too little thyroid hormone medication.
Low values
A low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) value can indicate an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Causes of hyperthyroidism include Graves' disease, a type of goiter (multinodular goiter), or a noncancerous (benign) tumor called a toxic nodule.
A low TSH value can also indicate damage to the pituitary gland that prevents it from producing TSH (secondary hypothyroidism). In this case, the person usually has symptoms of hypothyroidism such as weight gain, tiredness, dry skin, constipation, a feeling of being too cold, or frequent menstrual periods.
A low TSH value can occur in people who have an underactive thyroid gland and are receiving too much thyroid hormone medication.

Hypothyroidism means your thyroid is not functioning, or it is underperforming.

TSH is Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, which is released by the brain to tell the tyroid it's time to go to work.

The brain does not know your thyroid is non-functional, so it keeps trying to start it up and releases more and more TSH, thus the high levels of TSH in your blood.

Your doctor should have prescribed you a medication such as Thyroxin or Levoxyl, which are synthetic equivalents of the hormone the thyroid releases to increase your metabolism.

You may have to take a set dosage for 30 days, then have your TSH levels tested again, and your dosage adjusted until TSH levels are normal.

I am 37 years old, have had hypothyroidism for 6 years and take a daily dosage of 150 mg of Levoxyl.

Good luck :-)

it means that your thyroid gland, which is a butterfly shaped organ in the front of your neck, is not producing enough thyroid hormone. there are many different causes of hypothyroidism and i suggest you seek the help and advice of an endocrinologist as quickly as possible. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), by the way, is a hormone which stimulates your thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone which, among other things, controls your metabolism and affects virtually every cell in your body.. when your TSH is very high, it means that it is sending out many signals for your body to make more thyroid hormone and since your thyroid gland is not functioning properly, it is unable to accomplish that task. the lower your T3 and T4 (thyroid hormones circulating in your blood) the hgiher your TSH will be and vice versa. in other words. they must balance.. get help soon.. and feel better!

(a question for you.. your numbers for your TSH report seem unusual. did you type the result accurately? the normal range is up to 5.5 or so. even with almost no natural thyroid function detected in patients following radioactive iodine therapy for graves disease, i have never seen TSH results like that which you report. )

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