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Can I manage my TSH without medication at 6.58 level?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 26 year old female, who is trying to conceive. Previously, I was not diagnosed with hypothyroidism. But recently, my gynecologist prescribed Thyronorm 50 mcg as my TSH is 6.58. I had concerns with taking a long-term medication. I have read that thyroid medication is to be taken life... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.See, thyroid medications are required lifelong if your thyroid remains persistently high. That we can decide later.At this point of time, you need to take medicine to get your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) level below the range of 2.5. Pregnancy needs high control of ... Read Full »
My mom has hypothyroidism and tachyarrythmias. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 59 years old and has undergone a mitral valve replacement operation 8 months back. She is now on Amiodarone 100 mg once daily and Metoprolol 25 mg twice daily. She was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after taking Amiodarone, so Thyronorm 25 mcg was added, but it was omitted ... Read Full »
Dr. Makwana Tanvi Ghanshyambhai
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Amiodarone can lead to this kind of thyroid problem. After stopping the drug, the thyroid disturbance can be reversed in some cases. You can start with small doses of 12.5 mcg daily for six weeks and then repeat thyroid tests again. Please consult a specialist and take... Read Full »
I developed various symptoms after taking medications for hypothyroidism. Do I have myxedema?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism many years ago. However, when I take my medication, Synthroid 175 mg, I experience symptoms like devastating brain fog, constant tiredness, always feeling cold (even during summer), being overweight (unable to lose weight), depression, losing my hair, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Your symptoms suggest that you have severe hypothyroidism, also called myxedema. By undergoing thyroid function tests, the diagnosis can be confirmed. So I suggest you check your thyroid hormone levels, visit your ... Read Full »
I am 21 years old. What is the reason for my left-sided chest pain that is there for 40 days?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. I have had left-sided chest pain for 40 days. The pain ranges from normal to severe and depends on time. The chest area gets tightened, causing pain in the back, shoulder, and left arm. Also, I have been suffering from fever for the last six to seven months, and my p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have hypothyroidism, for which you have been advised thyroxine. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not function properly. As a result, it can cause elevated blood lipid levels, blood pressure, generalized body... Read Full »
Can I continue my pregnancy with a high TSH level?
Query: Hello doctor, Recently, I got conceived. My latest thyroid profile report showed the T3 and T4 to be normal and the TSH levels were abnormal at 22.96. We have heard that this TSH value affects the brain development of the newborn and also the newborn will not be mentally good. This is bothering us a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you are right. Hypothyroidism can affect the fetal brain development, especially in early pregnancy. Thyroid hormone is normally very important for many functions of the body. It helps in the early development of the fetus. The brain is one of the parts of early or... Read Full »
Are ferritin and hypothyroidism related?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34-years-old woman with hypothyroidism, currently taking Euthyrox 100 mcg. I was found to have low levels of ferritin 30 ng/mL in a routine examination. So my doctor recommended a change in my diet and to make a treatment of iron hydroxide polymaltose. I did both, but my ferri... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is hard to say the reason for your low ferritin level. Either you have low iron in the diet, had heavy menstrual bleeding for a while, or have a problem absorbing iron. You have normal iron and low ferritin, which is probably due to low iron stores but enough to have ... Read Full »
What if I do not take medicine for hypothyroidism?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and growth hormone deficiency as a child, but stopped taking the medication at 18. I am now 23 and have noticed a few symptoms. Extreme fatigue, depression, anxiety, weight gain and headaches. I feel that the symptoms have worsened. What could be the po... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have a few follow up questions. Please answer them. 1. What was the reason for the hypothyroidism and growth hormone deficiency? 2. Were there any other hormone deficiencies as well? What other medical problems do you have? 3. When did you last have your thyroid bl... Read Full »
I have hypothyroidism. Please suggest a suitable diet plan.
Query: Hi doctor, My age is 28 and actually, I am suffering from hypothyroidism and my latest TSH is 11. I take Thyronorm 125 mcg daily empty stomach. Please suggest a proper diet plan along with the complications at this level. Once, My TSH had risen to 150, I am not gaining extra weight anymore. Please g... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting your query. Diet for hypothyroidism is to avoid cabbage, cauliflower, and spinach. Otherwise nothing extra diet is needed. Complications do not happen at any particular level. It happens if the TSH is high for years. Complications are heart problems, ... Read Full »
I have hypothyroidism and taking medicines. How to modify the dosage of the medicine?
Query: Hi doctor, I suffer from hypothyroidism for more than ten years. My TSH remains fluctuated between 7 to 50 mIU/L. My adrenal function, blood sugar, and urine report are normal. I have a hemoglobin of 13 g/dL and a TPO antibody above 1000. Normally, hypothyroid patients take around 50 to 100 mcg of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your dose of Thyronorm remains low. Kindly tell me about the time of taking medication. Read Full »