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Asking For Self, Female, 19 Years old, pakistan
Assalamualaikum. I have hypothyroidism and was diagnosed with Hashimotos thyroiditis last year this time. I started off with Eutroxsig/Euthyrox (levothyroxine sodium) 20 mg and then increased the dose to 50 mg. Currently I take 50mg of this medication and was advised to do a follow up blood test this February, which i did. My results for TSHs was 3.55 and Free T4 was 1.03 (my free t4 is always within the normal range) I have attached my blood test reports here. Please suggest me whether I should continue with my current dose or increase/decrease it. Thank you!
Ur labs are going well . What about ur symptoms
Just need to slightly increase dose. Mon-Saturday take 1 tablet and on Sunday take 2 tablets
Your results are normal although TSH is high normal if you have no symptoms then continue same dose but if symptomatic may go to 75 mcg
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Thank you so much. After how long should I do a follow up blood test?
3 years ago
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75 is too high. Weekly dose should be slightly increased . Total 7 tablets to 8 (Sunday 2 tablets)
3 years ago
continue same dose and repeat TSH after 6 weeks
Kindly visit any of my clinics. I am sending you the schedule of my OPDs.
Thanks and Regards,
Dr Faisal Ilyas
Consultant Diabetologist and Endocrinologist
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I currently have no noticeable symptoms, I do feel a little light headed but I believe thats due to a deficiency in b12
3 years ago
MBBS (Gold Medalist), FCPS Diabetes and Endocrinology, FCPS Medicine (AKUH), MRCP Specialty Certificate Diabetes And Endocrinology (UK), Member American College of Endocrinology (USA) , Executive Member Pakistan Endocrine Society | Quetta | Book Appointment
TSH after 6-8 weeks
3 years ago