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.
What is the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) lab test? This particular lab test has been around since the early 1970âs and touted by doctors as the âgold standardâ blood test to ascertain your thyroid state, or to know whether you are adequately treated on your thyroid medications according to the TSH ânormalâ range.