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I discontinued taking Thyrox for hypothyroid. Can I start again?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroid 1.5 years back. My doctor suggested me to take Thyrox 25 daily. I was using it and feel fine. Around a month back I had pain in my lower abdomen. When I consult a different doctor, it was diagnosed as kidney stone. I told him my thyroid history. He exam... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need more information before I recommend what to do. 1. Do you have the reports of your thyroid result that were taken 1.5 years ago? 2. Do you have any symptoms such as weight gain, constipation or fatigue? 3. Does any kind of thyroid problem run in your family? 4... Read Full »
Am I taking the right medication for celiac disease and thyroid?
Query: Hi doctor, I have done a blood test before 3 months and was diagnosed with celiac disease. I already have thyroid problem which is controlled right now with Thyroxine. The issue is followed by a gluten free diet, I cannot see any progress. I am still losing weight. My skin is pale and dry. I also ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Your issues are found as a consequence of thyroid disease and celiac disease. This is how the natural course of the disease is. Your symptoms and complications all which you ha... Read Full »
Why are my T3 and T4 levels high if not pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor,I recently had my thyroid test done. I am attaching the reports of the same. The note reads that a physiological rise in total T3 and T4 levels are seen in pregnancy and patients on steroids. Does it mean that I am pregnant? I am worried, as I am unmarried and have never had sex before. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your thyroid profile is entirely normal and it is not at all suggestive of pregnancy, so stop worrying about it. This amount of variation is acceptable. The note you read, just says that if som... Read Full »
I have been suffering from occasional brain fog. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from occasional brain fog during the night for eight months. Brain fog was not happening when I was taking Clonazepam 0.25 mg twice daily. I have spoken to a psychiatrist about this but he is unable to resolve my problem. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You may have either major depressive disorder or withdrawal of your tablet Clonazepam. You can gradually taper off your tablet Clonazepam 0.5 mg so you will not have to withdraw medication. But if you have depression then you should fo... Read Full »
I have thyroid problem. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a hypothyroidism issue, and my TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level is 522. I believe it is crucial to consult with an endocrinologist for proper guidance and treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I do understand your concern.I have just read your query, and it seems that you may have hypothyroidism, given your elevated TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels. Before commencing treatment, it is advisable to conduct an early morning serum cortisol test at 9 am. Once ... Read Full »
Why thyroid levels are high after delivery?
Query: Hello doctor, We have started seeing thyroid in my wife after her delivery before three months. We can see a mild swelling in her throat. After thyroid test we came to know that values were not in range, all have exceeded too much. We are afraid and do not know what will happen. Please find attached... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw her reports, and it appears that she has postpartum thyroiditis. She can start tablet Carbimazole (Neo-Mercazole) 5 mg twice daily for four weeks and then repeat her thyroid function test to adjust her dose further. I hope you find my advice beneficial. Read Full »
Why are my TSH levels fluctuating? Is it due to my periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a thyroid test three years back, and my levels were 7.043 U/mL, so I was put on thyroid medication for hypothyroidism. After experiencing some side effects from the Synthroid drug, I discussed alternatives with an endocrinologist. He advised me to stop my medication and retest after... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Levothyroxine is one of the safest medicine with as good as no side effects. Earlier you had subclinical hypothyroidism. But, now it has progressed to overt hypothyroidism. You can still wait for another four weeks and repeat the test if it is more than 10 U/mL, you w... Read Full »
I have Hashimoto's. How can I correct my thyroid levels?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's four years ago and maintained on NDT. All the tests are within the normal range although borderline till now. My result shows extremely low TSH 0.036 µIU/mLand FT4 of 0.28 ng/dL and extremely high FT3 of 11 ng/dL. My cortisol and ACTH are also extremely l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your answer is present in your question itself. Your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is extremely low and hence it would mean hyperthyroidism. However, radioactive thyroxine uptake is a test that would be better to be performed to check the performance of the gland. Als... Read Full »
Can increased TSH levels harm the baby's brain growth?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. My height is 5 feet inch and weight is 115.5 lbs. I am 20 weeks pregnant now. I underwent a surgery for complete thyroidectomy and I am taking Thyroxin 100 mcg regularly. In my first trimester, the TSH level was 0.31 and the doctor advised me to continue the same dosa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is very important for the baby's brain growth as rightly said by you. Therefore, it is imperative that we treat aggressively. Target TSH in the first trimester is 0.3 - 2.5 mIU/L and therefore the doctor did not change the treatment. I ho... Read Full »
I have extreme body odor. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a healthy male. My weight is 251.32 Ibs and height is 5'7". I am suffering from extreme body odor. Body odor starts few minutes after I take bath, especially from my underarms. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. Let me explain the cause and treatment. Excessive sweating is always associated with armpit odor. It can be due to hormones and bacterial reaction. Obesity, diabetes, thyroid, etc., also will cause this. As you are overweight must check... Read Full »