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Are my anger issues due to stopping thyroid medicine?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I have a 3-year-old son. While I was pregnant I was given 25 mcg Synthroid tablets, then after delivery, my thyroid medications were stopped abruptly. Now I have anger issues, menstrual issues, and mood swings. I feel tired all the time, but my thyroid hormo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I understand your concern. Yes, actually it is completely fine to stop medications in such a way. Medicine was given to support your pregnancy and maintain thyroid levels during pregnancy. Now that your hormone levels are fine, you do not need t... 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 »