what does TSH stand for?
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TSH stands for "thyroid-stimulating hormone". It is a hormone that is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and stimulates release of hormones by the thyroid gland.
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bored DOCTOR here !.first don't worry it is still within normal range but TSH is produced by pituitary telling thyroid gland to make more thyroid hormone  ( T3 & T4 ), so if TSH is elevated you need to know what is level of ( free T4 ).if T4 high then something wrong with pituitary and if T4 is low then thyroid gland is failing and need to do thyroid antibody tests and may need thyroid replacement hormone .ask your doctor about T4 levels( he may have not asked for T4 levels )also repeat TSH & T4 levels in 2-3 months
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Hypothyroidism; Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough hormone. Hypothyroidism is very common, although many people are unaware that they have hypothyroidism, and often go untreated for many years.The most common symptoms of hypothyroidism are:\nFatigue \nWeakness \nWeight gain \nCoarse, dry hair \nHair loss \nMuscle cramps/aches \nConstipation \nDry skin \nIrritability \nMemory Loss \nAbnormal menstrual cycles \nDepression \nCold and/or heat intolerance \nDecreased libido.\n  Treatment for hypothyroidism usually consists of a daily dose of thyroid replacement hormones, accompanied by regular doctor visits to monitor doseage and any changes in symptoms.
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Graves disease is only one type of hyperthyroidism. It is an autoimmune disease where the body produces antibodies that keep the thyroid gland producing thyroxin. If you have seen an endocrinologist and the results show that your thyroid function is normal, then you thyroid function is normal, and you do not have thyroid disease. But endocrinology is tricky and make sure your doctor knows what he/she is doing.
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Depends on wither it's sluggish, or hyper. If your thyroid is sluggish, you will gain weight, lose hair on your head, but grow more on your body, extreme fatigue.To check your thyroid, feel under your chin,each side about 2 to 3 inches apart, see if it feels swollen. A simple blood test will prove if it's not functioning properly, and medication will correct any imbalance, women should have theirs, checked yearly.
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My guess would be that your levels aren't fine.  Your doctor should do a TSH level test.  This will gage your thyroid level.  Another question would be have you switched from Synthroid to Levothyroxine or from two different generic companies.  There are slight, very slight kinetic differences between generics.  Because thyroid is such a closely regulated level, some doctors will recommend only taking the brand or at best sticking to only one generic company.  If you have switched, have your doctor recheck your levels, that may be the cause, or at least a potential cause.
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Usually, if you have a reaction to thyroid medication, it signifies that the dosage needs adjusted.  There are other thyroid meds so I am sure your doctor will put you on something else.  Meanwhile, there is nothing that you can do.  There are no OTC treatments and no changes in diet that will help.  The only current and effective treatment for  hypothyroidism is a prescribed medication.  I suggest you schedule an appointment with your doctor asap.
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The thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), are tyrosine-based hormones produced by the thyroid gland. An important component in the synthesis is iodine. The major form of thyroid hormone in the blood is thyroxine (T4). This is converted to the active T3 within cells by deiodinases. These are further processed by decarboxylation and deiodination to produce iodothyronamine (T1a) and thyronamine (T0a).
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That is normal for a TSH.  Normal range for TSH is 4.5 to 12.5  So anything that falls between those two numbers is totally normal.
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It involves the hypothalamus, the pituitary, the thyroid, and thyroid hormones (T3/T4). You can do the rest, its pretty simple :)
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Pituitary gland is a small oval endocrine gland that lies at the base of the brain. It is sometimes called the master gland of the body because all the other endocrine glands depend on its secretions for stimulation
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I think it's D. Whatever it is please educate me on it. I happen to have issues with my thyroid, steming from being insulin resistent. Seems that the thyroid controls many hormones and once they are out of whack there is no telling what can happen. It's been fun to say the least.
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http://www.medhelp.org/forums/thyroid/messages/644.html
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1.) Hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is defined as a disorder where excessive thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid gland. If a substance similar to TSH is produced, then this substance would act similar to TSH in the body. Since TSH stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone, the increase in abnormal substance would cause an increase in thyroid hormone secretion. \n\n2.) Membrane-bound receptors are better for mediating rapid onset and short duration responses. Intracellular receptors are better for mediating long-term responses. This is because membrane-bound receptors only alter molecules in the cytoplasm of the cell, and these changes can easily be turned off by removing the ligand from the receptor. Intracellular receptors can sometimes pass through the nuclear envelop after binding a ligand and proceed to modify the DNA of the organism. This will result in long-term changes.\n\n3.) Phosphodiesterase (PDE) breaks down cAMP. If a drug inhibits PDE, then cAMP will not be broken down. When the hormone binds to the receptor and ultimately causes cAMP to be produced, the intracellular effect of cAMP will continue on indefinitely as it cannot be broken down.
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if you have a thyroid problem, have a doctor determine what medicine you need.
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The word thyromegaly means your thyroid gland is larger than normal.  Inhomogenous echo means that you may have bands of fibrosis or scarring among the gland itself.  You must question your doctor until you understand what they are thinking and the implications it has for you as a patient.  This forum is the last place you should be relying on for sound advice.
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Elaine, first thing is to ensure that your TSH is within normal limits, I am sure your doctor is on top of that. Secondly things as simple as anemia can also cause fatigue, have yourself evaluated, sleep apnea, stress depression, are other possible common causes in young adults, besides hypothyroidism, ask your doctor if you have already been evaluated or if you could be one of those with two reasons for fatigue, good luck