New to group and TSH level of 51

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Hi - I'm new to the list and to Hashimoto's. After going through

countless doctor appointments where my concerns fell on deaf ears, a

friend recommended I go to a Women's Health Clinic for blood tests and

guidance. That recommendation has proved invaluable. My TSH was

tested and I had a level of 51. Extreme to say the least. I've since

been connected with a physician who listens (squeaky wheels sometimes

get the grease) and am improving yet my concerns are wondering how

long I was hypothryridic, if it caused damage to my internal system,

and how long it will take to reprogram and reverse the mode my body

was in for awhile. All answers seem to be vague and I have yet to

come across any personal experiences where TSH levels were as high as

mine. Cancer has been ruled out and I'm healthy otherwise. Thanks

for your contributions to the group, it's interesting to relate to

everyone's stories.