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What is the recommended amount of Synthyroid that can be increased to get normal TSH level?
Query: Hello doctor,My 24 years old daughter born without a thyroid and treated with Synthroid since birth has a TSH level of 23.980 uIU/mL and T4 Free of 1.57 mg/dl on the current dose of Synthroid 150 mcg. Her weight is 150 lbs and height 5' 4". Her endocrinologist increased her dose to 300 mcg, thinking... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is better to increase the dose by 25 mcg, i.e. 175 mcg if she was using 150 mcg till date escalating the dose or thyroid medication will be like 25 to 50 mcg at a time. Not double the dose causes severe sickness. As you mentioned, she was Synthroid (Levothyroxine)... Read Full »
When can I discontinue taking medication for hyperthyroidism?
Query: Hello doctor,Three months back, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, and my doctor prescribed Thyrozol 10mg daily. Since then, I have made some changes to my diet and lifestyle, and I have noticed improvements. I have attached the results of my blood tests from this month. I am interested in stoppi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliiq.com. I have reviewed your query along with the attached reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and I have some questions to better understand your situation: When were you initially diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, and do you have the results f... Read Full »