## Question
Does high Thyroid level (31.13) interfere with recovery
I just had double knee replacement on 01/15/2014. I take Levothyroxin 137mg dailey for my thyroid condition.  I take no other meds on a regular basis except for the normal pain meds prescribed during my recovery. During my recovery, I never felt comfortable and free of pain. I finally asked for a blood test and discovered my TSH level at 31.13.  My question is, will a high TSH level interfere with healing and recovery of muscle tissue and bones?  I am now taking a higher dose of Levthyroxin, can I expect a longer than normal recovery period due to a high TSH level?  Thank You, [NAME]

## Expert Summary
Can high TSH levels or Levothyroxine impact muscle tissue recovery?