Hi

I want to get my thyroid level checked, it is a precautionary measure that my doc back home asks me to do periodically. So I don't need a doctor's help on this, all I want to know is the level of my TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

So any of you aware of pathology or lab service where I can get this test done? Appreciate the help!

Thanks.

I get it done in HK.

I do know what Synthroid is in Mandarin. It's OTC here, but like most OTC drugs, half of them are fake. I usually get mine from Israel.

That doesn't make any sense. Synthroid should help you lose weight. If you're gaining weight, there's still something wrong with your endocrine system.

There are a few possibilities.

1) You may not be on a high enough dose.

2) You may need T3/T4 replacement instead of just T4.

3) If you're getting it in China, it's probably fake. Get it from overseas.

That said, I'm not a doctor. You should probably go see one.

That's not good. I hope you get better.

Go to the Guangi Memorial Hospital in Shanghai. They are specialized in thyroid treamtents.

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but the OP never got his question answered.

Where would you go to get your TSH level tested in Shanghai? Can you give me the name or a clinic to get this done? Thanks.

zaydxpres wrote:Sorry to resurrect this thread, but the OP never got his question answered.

Where would you go to get your TSH level tested in Shanghai? Can you give me the name or a clinic to get this done? Thanks.

zaydxpres ... there are two options for you, I couldn't find any clinic or pathology lab that just does the TSH level testing...
a). go to one of the english speaking hospitals .. you could look for cheaper ones among them and get the level tested, because you don't need doctor advise you just need the test result
b). If you have good Chinese friends or you are good at Chinese, you can go to the Chinese hospital and get it tested for very cheap ..

I went for option A..

Thanks so much for you help and the quick response.