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My TSH levels are constantly increasing despite taking medications. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism two months back. My TSH level was 16 then, but my T3 and T4 levels were within normal limits. My doctor prescribed Thyronorm 25 mg to be taken daily on an empty stomach and instructed me not to eat for 45 minutes after taking the medication. Also, I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on your information, the high dose of vitamin D3 you have been taking may cause your elevated TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) can interfere with the absorption of thyroxine, which ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My wife had gone to the gynecologist for her checkup. As per her reports, TSH was 2.86 mIU/mL. The doctor prescribed tablets Loette, Melmet SR 500, Myocyst sachet, Esmocim 40 mg, and syrup Lucid. After one year, she again checked the TSH. Then TSH was 5.750 mIU/mL, FT3 was 4.09 pg/ml,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welocme to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From what you have mentioned, it appears that your wife has a very slightly high TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). It means sub-clinical hypothyroidism and does not need any treatment. It can occur due to stress, sickn... Read Full »
Would hypothyroidism affect my pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I am planning for pregnancy. Recently, a thyroid profile shows the TSH at 1.95 mIU/L, T4 at 13.9 mcg/dL, and T3 at 113 ng/dL. I am on Eltroxin 100 mcg and Folic acid. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, you have hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid disease). From the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have mentioned, hypothyroidism seems to be well controlled. I suggest that you co... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a hypothyroid patient under medication with Thyronorm 100 mcg for one year after taking 125 mcg of Thyronorm. I am not diabetic. My T3, T4, and TSH levels are 102 ng/dL, 7.9 ng/dL, and 0.11 ng/dL. Please advise a change of dosage if needed from the above report.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have gone through your detailed reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You appear to have hypothyroidism and dyslipidemia due to raised cholesterol. I will start with your recent Thyroid functi... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 25-year-old male and a hypothyroid patient for the last three years. Is there any way to fix my thyroid and stop the medication? Currently, my medication is just replacing my thyroid and not fixing my glands in any way. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and from what you mentioned it appears that you have hypothyroidism and you want to cure it without medications. Well to be very clear there is a problem that your thyroids are not functioning properly and there is no way to make them as they were befo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 39-year-old female and my weight is 231 lbs and I am 5 feet 6 inches tall. I tested positive for hypothyroidism (7.88 MCL U/mL) six years ago. My FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) was very high too (48.4 ml U/mL). I have not had my period for seven years. I also quit smoking at... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You have described everything in detail. It appears that you have a metabolic disorder. It seems that your stress level is very high and that seems to have contributed to the majority of the problems you are facing now.... Read Full »
Query: Hello, I am a 26-year-old female with hypothyroidism and was recently recommended a total thyroidectomy by my doctor, and I am not sure if it is the best decision. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the of age 12 (autoimmune Hashimoto's) and have been taking Euthyrox (Levothyroxine) daily. I sta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I know it is a difficult decision for you to take but it is in your best interests as the cells show distinguishable micro follicle residues with oncocytic epithelia, which means they have malignant potential before it gets out of control and goes undetected and spre... Read Full »
Is the dosage of my thyroid medicine for hypothyroidism correct?
Query: Hello doctor, TSH is 5.59, T3 2.7, T4 1.3. Current Thyroid dosage 6.25 mg Monday to Saturday, 32.5 on Sunday. Is this a correct dosage? Patient is on dialysis as well for kidney failure. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you are having chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypothyroidism and your thyroid test results show that it is still uncontrolled. You must take Nature Thyroid 32.5 mg two days a week Saturday and ... Read Full »
I am 34-year-old female with swelling in my ankles and irregular menstrual cycle. Please help.
Query: Hi, I am a 34-year-old female. I have excessive swelling in my ankle during periods, tiredness, disturbed sleep, constipation, and I do not feel like doing anything. Periods came twice in one month. My current medication includes Crina-NCR 15 mg once a day after a meal. When the bleeding was not sto... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From the information you have provided, it appears that you have all these symptoms due to hypothyroidism. I suggest that you start tablet Levothyroxine (L-thyroxine) 50 mcg once daily in the morning on an empty stomach... Read Full »
I am having palpitations after taking Levothyroxine. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism two months back and started on Armour 15 mg. Four weeks later, upon rechecking, my TSH dropped four numbers which were good but I had some palpitations for a short time each day. I just switched to Levothyroxine 50 mg and the palpitations are maybe o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you checked your heart rate during the episodes of palpitations? Nonetheless, the palpitations will get better when you take Levothyroxine dose gradually. So no need to worry about it. Just continue taking the thyroid medicine and your symptoms will improve with t... Read Full »