I am new here. I have been taking prilosec for about 4 years now (20 mg) and 2 days ago I started having really bad joint pain. I am wondering if this could be related to the drug... I would appreiciate any thoughts on the matter.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH). Guide. A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to check for thyroid gland problems. TSH is produced when the hypothalamus releases a substance called thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). TRH then triggers the pituitary gland to release TSH.
Talking with your doctor about TSH. A TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test is used to check the level of TSH in your blood. A TSH test is not the only way to evaluate how well youâre doing. The doctor will also ask you if youâre experiencing any hypothyroidism symptoms. Here are some important questions you might want to ask the doctor about TSH.