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Is Levothyroxine ineffective against Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

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I have had Hashimoto's hypothyroidism for 12 years. I have been on tablet Levothyroxine the whole time. I have type 1 diabetes, retinopathy, psoriatic arthritis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and stage 3 chronic kidney disease. My current medications include NovoLog, Tresiba, Losartan, Potassium Citrate, Paxil, Atorvastatin, and Tremyfa. My TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels keep going low, and the doctor continues to drop the dose. Now my TSH level is 0.105 mIU/mL. I do not remember my thyroxine level, but it was high. Why do I feel hot, lose weight, experience anxiety, hair loss, fatigue, depression, and dry skin? Is it because Levothyroxine is not effective or has stopped working? Should I change the medication? What do you recommend?
Answered by Dr. Gulati Ranjitsingh Awtarsingh

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Dr. Gulati Ranjitsingh Awtarsingh has 51 years of clinical experience specializing in internal and preventive medicine. From Cardiology, Diabetology, and Endocrinology to Pulmonology (Asthma Doctors) and Rheumatology, his practice encompasses the treatment of numerous medical conditions through medications and minimally invasive procedures. He completed his MBBS from Savitribai Phule Pune University in 1973 and completed his MD in General Medicine from Gujarat University in 1980. He is working successfully with the patients in Delhi at The Specialists Clinic.

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In Hashimoto's disease, antibodies are constantly formed in the body and are controlled by administering artificial thyroxine hormones. Sugar and blood pressure (BP) have to be monitored, and the values are kept in the normal range by adjusting the dose of Tresiba (Insulin Degludec 100 IU per mL) and Losartan. Do not worry; your treatment is going absolutely fine, and you will see improvement soon.

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Published At June 22, 2022
Reviewed At October 11, 2023

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Dr. Gulati Ranjitsingh Awtarsingh has 51 years of clinical experience specializing in internal and preventive medicine. From Cardiology, Diabetology, and Endocrinology to Pulmonology (Asthma Doctors) and Rheumatology, his practice encompasses the treatment of numerous medical conditions through medications and minimally invasive procedures. He completed his MBBS from Savitribai Phule Pune University in 1973 and completed his MD in General Medicine from Gujarat University in 1980. He is working successfully with the patients in Delhi at The Specialists Clinic.

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Dr. Gulati Ranjitsingh Awtarsingh has 51 years of clinical experience specializing in internal and preventive medicine. From Cardiology, Diabetology, and Endocrinology to Pulmonology (Asthma Doctors) and Rheumatology, his practice encompasses the treatment of numerous medical conditions through medications and minimally invasive procedures. He completed his MBBS from Savitribai Phule Pune University in 1973 and completed his MD in General Medicine from Gujarat University in 1980. He is working successfully with the patients in Delhi at The Specialists Clinic.

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