About 20 years ago I was diagnosed with Graves Disease. Had heart palpitations, bulging eyes, enlarged gland. I took ptu for about two years came off the medication and remained in the normal range since that time. Was on the high end of normal but within range. I just had a TSH done and the dr now says my level is 15.9 and I need thyroid replacement medication. What would cause this? Should I request that my levels be retested? What is my best course of action?
That's a strange thing either you were misdiagnosed maybe you had Hashimoto.s thyroiditis in which 1st levels go up as storage follicles break andnrelease stored hormone in blood n then thyroid hormone decreases and TSH goes sky highmmmi guess you should discuss with your doc and ask a proper explanation of what happened then get medicated .... don't worry on a thyroid pill you can lead a normal life but first let's find out what it is or what is actually was . Hope that answered your question if you have any other questions feel free to ask Chat Doctor. 