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Why do I feel fatigued even after a year of treatment for hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's?
Query: Hi doctor, I have hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. My doctor tested my TSH levels and treats me with Levothyroxine. I have extreme fatigue after taking this treatment for a year though my TSH is in a normal range. My doctor told me that freeT4 and reverse T3 are not important parameters ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some people taking treatment for hypothyroidism still experience symptoms even if the blood tests show normal thyroid hormone levels. The reason behind this is complex but the bottom line is that a normal TSH (thyroid stimualting hormone) level does not mean that al... Read Full »
My T4 levels have decreased from 36 to 24 ng/dL and the symptoms are bothering me. Please help.e
Query: Hi doctor,My blood sample was taken, and the T4 level dropped from 36 to 24 mg/dL. T3 level has also been reported for the first time. The levels are lowering after two months without Amiodarone. After stopping Amiodarone for two months, the levels drop. I also consulted a physician last week. My sy... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your thyroid functions are improving. It is hard to give any predictable period, but it is good to see a drop. As levels go down, symptoms will improve as well as expected. For hypothyroidism it is not likely if it is due to your Amiodarone... Read Full »
Should I worry about high thyroglobulin antibody levels during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 13 weeks pregnant. I have been taking Levothyrox 50 micrograms for eight weeks because of TSH levels at 3.91. I have now stopped Levothyrox and got another blood test suggested by my Gynecologist to see if I should pursue the treatment. Now, my TSH, T3, T4 levels, and TPO antibodi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Why you started Levothyroxine? Is it just because of your TSH level being 3.17? How much was your free T4 at that time? Do you have a history of hypothyroidism? Did you take any Levothyroxine before? If you just took Levothyroxine because of TSH of 3.17, then no need to... Read Full »
Will lowering high TSH value help with pain in my leg and knee area?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42-year-old female. I am a thyroid patient and going through a lot of pain around my leg and knee area. I am unable to walk properly and the pain is constant. So I recently did a blood test and the report showed high TSH rate which is about 29.423 ulU/mL Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your thyroid tests (attachment removed to protect patient identity) show that you have hypothyroidism. Your thyroid hormone T4 is low and TSH is quite high. So you need to start your medication. Please take Levothyroxine 50 mcg once daily before breakfast. When you take... Read Full »
Should I alter the dose of Thyronorm according to the TSH levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I have hypothyroidism. I am taking Thyronorm 37.5 mg after the blood report otherwise 25 mg. My previous blood report shows TSH 0.5 in April 2020. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your last TSH is 0.5 and you told previously you were taking 25 mcg which you increased to 37.5 mcg. Is it correct? If your TSH is 0.5 you should have decreased your medication from the dose you are taking and that will not increase your medication. So I will advise you... Read Full »
Can hypothyroidism cause delay in menstrual cycle?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old female. I have hypothyroid for the past one and a half years, and currently on 25 mg Thyronorm. Things have been normal, but my period has been delayed this time, it is exactly 46 days since my last one. I feel tired most part of the day, and currently, due to lockd... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have any other associated symptoms like painful menstruation? Do you have headaches? For how long this problem is going on? Do you feel you bleed more or is it usual? There are many causes of irregular menses. Any mental stress? Or having exams or any other st... 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 »