I'm getting a bit worried because recently I've been gaining weight, feeling really lazy, and constantly tired. My doctor recommended a blood test, and the results showed my FT4 is 0.97 ngdl and TSH is 8.52 mIUml. I'm supposed to follow up with the doc next week, but I can't help but wonder if these levels are normal or if I might have something like hyperthyroid or hypothyroid? Can you help me understand what's going on with these results?

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Answered 04/07/2025

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My mom's been dealing with hypothyroidism for about 2 years now, and lately, whenever she gets anxious, her blood pressure spikes, although she's not hypertensive. Since last night, her BP's been consistently high, with systolic ranging from 146 to 156. She's feeling a bit anxious too, and I gave her a 5 mg dose of amlodipine this morning, which brought her BP down to 14698. But it's gone back up again. Can you help us figure out what's going on?

The high blood pressure readings along with anxiety symptoms in your mother could be due to a combination of factors, including her underlying hypothyroidism. In this situation, it would be advisable to add a medication specifically for controlling blood pressure. I recommend starting her on a medication called Amlodipine 5mg once daily. Additionally, it would be beneficial to address the anxiety symptoms with a medication such as Lorazepam 0.5mg as needed for anxiety. However, it is important to monitor her blood pressure regularly and follow up with her healthcare provider for further evaluation and management.