HealthBoards Bulletin Board; Thyroid Disorders what causes an elevated TSH but normal T3 and T4?

If the T4 level is low and TSH is not elevated, the pituitary gland is more likely to be the cause for the hypothyroidism.

The big myth that persists regarding thyroid diagnosis is that an elevated TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level is always required before a diagnosis of hypothyroidism can be made.

TSH serum levels were elevated significantly by day 40 and remained in the study group until day 80. The study group mean was 0.650 μIU/mL (SD 0.39) and 0.588 μIU/mL (SD 0.40) on day 40 and...

When To Begin Treatment in Patients with Elevated TSH Levels? ... In summary, I consider patients with an elevated TSH level as having hypothyroidism, and patients with normal free thyroxine (T4)

ThyroChek, developed by doctors, tests for elevated  thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in whole blood.  Elevated TSH is  the first clinical indicator of hypothyroidism. ... Is a TSH Test Enough?

Among asymptomatic people, the prevalence of slightly elevated serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels rises with age. ... Welcome to Journal Watch. ... Save time and stay informed.

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Previous studies established that WKYs have elevated TSH, slightly elevated total T3, and normal total T4 levels compared with Wistar controls.

Three months later she was diagnosed with an elevated TSH and has been taking Synthroid [a thyroid hormone replacement medication].