the viral infection she might have caught from her school and there is no need to worry. usually that is self-limiting. we adapt the policy of wait and watch unless there are no complications and i think there are none. with respect to thyroid i suggest you do not panic. tsh (thyroid-stimulating hormone) of 5. 12 at this age in the morning is normal. her anti-tpo (thyroperoxidase antibody) is also negative. is there any family history of thyroid illness? she will not have joint pain for a tsh of 5. 12. the joint pain could be associated with viral infection. i would suggest repeating tsh and free t4 after six weeks. for further information consult an endocrinologist online --> <link>
does my daughter's thyroid level warrant a follow up?