 | Diseases And Conditions 331 Ask the Doc Q&A When your TSH count is 0.13, is this hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism? When your TSH count is 0.13, is this hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism? htmASKTHEDOCtshcounthyperhypothyroidism Your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is low. Normal is between 0.3 and 4.0, with each laboratory reporting different ranges. Almost always, a low TSH means that you have too much thyroid hormone in your blood. 1462359 InteliHealth 2012-11-12 t Howard LeWine, M.D. 2015-11-12
| | Ask The Expert |  | | | | | | | | | Archive By Date: Ask the Doc Q&A | Page 1 of 4 | | Answered questions from the past 2 years: | | I am an 87 year-old man. For some time I have been getting purplish-red splotches on my arms. I take a baby aspirin for heart disease. One doctor told me to stop because the aspirin could be causing the red splotches. But another said stopping could be dangerous. What do you say? | My systolic blood pressure is 40 points higher in winter than in the summer (160180 versus 120140 mm Hg). Do the seasons affect blood pressure? | When I walk for about a mile, my leg muscles suddenly get very weak so weak I can hardly walk. After 1015 minutes of rest, the muscles go back to normal and I can continue for another mile or so. I am trying magnesium pills. Is there anything else you suggest? | My older sister passed away from a ruptured brain aneurysm several months ago. She was just 33. As far as I know, no one else in the family has a brain aneurysm. Do I and other close relatives need to be checked? | My CRP was 4 in April and rose to 5 in June. My most recent LDL cholesterol was 125 mg/dL. What can I do to lower my CRP? | I have hemachromatosis caused by excess iron in my body. To get rid of the iron, I get a pint of blood removed every 6 months. At my most recent bloodletting, a clot formed in the vein at the spot in my forearm where the needle was. Do I need to worry about this? Am I at risk for other clots and a stroke? Should I continue the bloodletting? | My doctor just prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high cholesterol. The instructions said: Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication. I love grapefruit. Do I need to avoid it completely? | Do violent video games cause violent behavior? | My wife wants me to get more exercise. I play golf three or four times a week when weather permits. I think thats enough. Who is right? | I am a 67-year-old man and, except for high blood pressure, my health is excellent. Since I retired earlier this year, Ive started to enjoy an afternoon nap. But I dont know if napping is good for me. Whats your view? |
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