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My TSH levels are constantly increasing despite taking medications. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism two months back. My TSH level was 16 then, but my T3 and T4 levels were within normal limits. My doctor prescribed Thyronorm 25 mg to be taken daily on an empty stomach and instructed me not to eat for 45 minutes after taking the medication. Also, I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on your information, the high dose of vitamin D3 you have been taking may cause your elevated TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) can interfere with the absorption of thyroxine, which ... Read Full »
I have hypothyroidism after taking medicines for hyperthyroidism. What is going on?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old female. Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I took medicines and my thyroid hormones got normal. After that, I stopped taking medicines. Everything was fine for two to three years. But after some time, I came across symptoms like weight loss, anxie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I would suggest that you have a wait and watch approach. I would recommend that you just keep checking your thyroid function test results every six weeks as o... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My wife had gone to the gynecologist for her checkup. As per her reports, TSH was 2.86 mIU/mL. The doctor prescribed tablets Loette, Melmet SR 500, Myocyst sachet, Esmocim 40 mg, and syrup Lucid. After one year, she again checked the TSH. Then TSH was 5.750 mIU/mL, FT3 was 4.09 pg/ml,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welocme to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From what you have mentioned, it appears that your wife has a very slightly high TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). It means sub-clinical hypothyroidism and does not need any treatment. It can occur due to stress, sickn... Read Full »
Would hypothyroidism affect my pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I am planning for pregnancy. Recently, a thyroid profile shows the TSH at 1.95 mIU/L, T4 at 13.9 mcg/dL, and T3 at 113 ng/dL. I am on Eltroxin 100 mcg and Folic acid. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, you have hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid disease). From the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have mentioned, hypothyroidism seems to be well controlled. I suggest that you co... Read Full »
I am unable to sleep properly as I take medications for high TSH levels. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 25-year-old female and have a TSH level of 7 mIU/L. So, the doctor prescribed me 50 mcg of Thyronorm. It has been three months since I am taking the tablet. I do not get proper sleep of seven to eight hours. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I find it quite surprising as to why your doctor had to put you on a tablet of Thyronorm 50 mcg at such low levels of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) 7 mIU/L. According to me and the guidelines it is not recommended to prescribe thyroxin... Read Full »
My 3-month-old baby is experiencing a rise in TSH levels after her birth. Is it a matter of concern?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a mother of a 3-month-old baby. On the first day of my baby's life, we received the results of the neonatal screening, indicating that her TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level was 15 (with a maximum reference range of 11). We were asked to undergo another examination after one ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have read your query and the reports you provided (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). I understand your concern for your child, but I would suggest a wait-and-watch approach. Although the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am four weeks pregnant after ICSI. My doctor prescribed me 50 mcg of L-Thyroxine. My TSH value was 4.86 mIU/L for four weeks. My TSH value is now 2.8 mIU/L. The normal value during pregnancy is up to 2.5 mIU/L. Please advise if I should increase Thyroxine dosage to avoid the risk of mis... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like to know whether you had hypothyroidism before pregnancy. I hope this information will help you. Thanks. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My tests results for thyroid stimulating hormone levels are as follows - seven years back TSH levels were - 0.9 mIU/mL. T4 levels were 1.03 ng/dL. And then two years back TSH levels were 0.7 mIU/mL. Last year TSH levels were 0.7 mIU/L and T4 0.83 ng/dL. This year TSH levels are 1 m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and your reports. I appreciate your concern about getting pregnant and the issues that you are facing, unfortunately. Your thyroid test results are normal and are not the cause of your symptoms. Stopping smoking leads to weight gain. Weight gai... Read Full »
Please check my thyroid test report, where TSH is slightly high, but I do not have any symptoms.
Query: Hello doctor,I did a thyroid test after consulting my gynecologist. I do not have any symptoms or taking any medications. Please check the report. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it appears that you have slightly high TSH, and there is no need for treatment at this level of TSH. You need a regular three-month thyroid function test ... Read Full »
I am 25 weeks pregnant and my peroxidase antibody levels are high. Please help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 weeks pregnant, and my peroxidase antibody levels in my blood are more than 600 IU/ml. However my other thyroid function values are within range, say thyroid stimulating hormone is 1.50 mIU/ml and free T4 level is 11 ng/dl. I am currently not on any medications. Though my materni... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. From what you have mentioned, I have read your query, and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you are pregnant and have high thyroid peroxidase antibodies. There is nothing to worry about since your TSH, T3, ... Read Full »