Sorry, @pixiesusan Strike that thought. You would not qualify for Epidural steroid injection with your platelet level. I said that without taking your levels into consideration.

You are correct. 5.580 is not a number I understand within the context of TSH. You may have the number written incorrectly. TSH, or thyroid stimulating hormone is elevated when you have an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. This is because when you are not producing enough thyroid hormone, the gland is stimulated (high TSH) to make more.

I would like to make it clear to you and all other patients on this forum, that although I am a nurse, I am speaking only from my own experience as a CCUS patient myself when I talk to people in this support group. Please don’t take my advice over the advice of your doctor. Instead, please use my knowledge to help you make more informed decisions for yourself.

I am heading out for the night, but glad to talk to you more if needed. I hope you will get answers you need very soon.