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» jmhilmore - Should I be concerned?

I am a 40-year-old female who has been complaining to my doctor for several years about feeling tired and achy and sinus problems. Of course my tests always come back ok and my doctor can never find anything wrong. She tested my thyroid and told me that my numbers were high but still in the normal range. I didn't think anything of it until I read an article in a health magazine about subclinical hypothyroidism.
I just requested copies of my medical records from my doctor and was surprised to see that my TSH levels have ranged from 6.7 in 2003 to 3.4 currently. Should I be concerned? I am confused about the numbers going down while I am now feeling my worst. In addition to the fatigue and being achy I am always cold, I go to bed exhausted and wake up exhausted. I am gaining weight and I can't seem to think straight and I have many others issues I am dealing with as well. I have not felt right for too long and I just want answers other than I am depressed or I have ear stones. Any information other than "I don't know" would be greatly appreciated.

-- posted by jmhilmore