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    Feb 16, 2010, 06:19 PM
    High tsh and t3 t4 in range headache?
    My wife is 54 years old and she has high TSH (6.5) and normal t3 and t4 readings. Can such a reading lead to headache and depression? This is the first reading and she is feeling very sick. Can the high reading of TSH due to that?
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    Feb 16, 2010, 06:41 PM

    See: TSH: The Test and click on the hypothroidism link.
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    Feb 17, 2010, 06:09 PM

    The t3 and t4 levels and their ranges are
    Free t3 2.71 range 2.3 to 4.2
    Free t4 1.41 0.89 to 1.76
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    Feb 17, 2010, 06:24 PM

    The link within post #2 indicates hypothroidism:

    Thyroid Diseases
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    Mar 3, 2010, 11:34 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by kokradya View Post
    My wife is 54 years old and she has high TSH (6.5) and normal t3 and t4 readings. Can such a reading lead to headache and depression? This is the first reading and she is feeling very sick. Can the high reading of TSH due to that?

    Like KISS said, high TSH (>5.0) is usually associated with hypothyroidism, which is associated with symptoms such as: depression, fatigue, dizziness, muscle pain/weakness, increased sensitivity to the cold, thin/brittle nails, weight gain, etc. A doctor wouldn't automatically diagnose her with hypothyroidism based on the test alone, but since she has symptoms and a high TSH reading, I would suggest going back to her doctor for a follow-up and maybe get started on some medication.

    When I had these similar symptoms a few years ago, I had my TSH tested and my TSH was 5.9 and my doctor started me on medication for hypothyroidism.
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