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Query: Hello doctor, My TSH value was 9 mIU/mL when I checked it two years back, and I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. I was prescribed tablet Eltroxin 100 mcg (to be taken five days a week) and was instructed to take it lifelong. Also, my TSH value was 1.14 and free T4 was 1.4 when I checke... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for showing your trust in us. You are right that subclinical cases do not need treatment, but there are a few exceptions like pregnancy and anti-TPO (thyroid peroxidase) antibody positivity. So, check the levels of your anti-TPO antibodies, and if it is po... Read Full »
Are my sister's high TSH values related to depression?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister is going through psychiatric treatment for depression. She had a miscarriage 10 years back and childless after that. Since the last six years, she is in depression and unable to mingle with society. Doctor asked for routine blood tests and her TSH level are above normal. She ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and the detailed reports about your sister (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Well, the TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is not that high as to require a treatment currently. Usually, it so happens when the patient is already ... 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 »
My TSH levels raised significantly after my doctor put me on Levothyroxine 75 mcg. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My doctor recently put me on 75 mcg of Levothyroxine. My TSH with reflex then jumped up from 9 to 43 m[IU]/L. Normal range is 0.36 - 3.74 m[IU]/L. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Sir, your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) value is very much high from the upper limit of the normal range. You have mentioned you are currently taking 100 mcg of Levothyroxine. You should continue this dose to b... Read Full »
Is there necessity for treatment of borderline TSH and T4 levels in a newborn?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 42 days old. His activities are normal, but his TSH level is 5.6 miu /ml and laboratory normal range is 4 to 8 miu/ml and his total T4 level is 8.6 mcg/dl and my laboratory normal level is, 4- to miu /ml. My doctor says that he is in borderline and needs treatment as the co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. TSH of 5.6 is high normal and T4 of 8.6 is fine. If this is the first time you are checking it, repeat after five days, do a free T3, free T4, and TSH next time. They are better interpreters. Correlation between the hormone levels seems to be fine. The condition whi... Read Full »
My pregnant wife's TSH level is 4.87. What should we do?
Query: Hello doctor,My wife is at her 31st week of pregnancy, but now her TSH level is 4.87. She is continuing Thyrox 125. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and from what you have mentioned, it appears that your wife needs to increase the dose of thyroxine to 150 mcg and repeat her thyroid function test after four weeks again. You must repeat her thyroid function test every four weeks during pregnancy.... Read Full »
I have a negative serum beta hCG level. Am I still pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old dental surgeon with no past or present health issues, and I am trying to conceive. I have a regular cycle of 28 days, and I have consulted a gynecologist before who has put me on Clomid for three months. I have also taken all the required fertility tests, which show ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) result is also negative, it definitely indicates you have not got pregnant in this cycle. The symptoms you have mentioned could also be possible because of the progesterone hormone secretion in the postovulatory p... Read Full »
My TSH level is quite high and I experience hair fall. Are they related?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 31 years old female. My weight is 108 lbs. I have raised TSH level of 7.5 mIU/mL. I have severe hair fall, and my iron, vitamin D3, and vitamin B levels are normal. How to bring my TSH level to a normal range? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have raised TSH levels. But it is not significant enough to necessitate treatment. You can repeat your thyroid function test after three months again to make sure that it has not ri... Read Full »
Why is there a loss of 11 lbs weight in one year?
Query: Hi doctor,I have lost 11 lbs in one year. I also have hair loss. I do not know the problem behind it. Please help me. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having a weight loss of 11 lbs in one year. It can be due to anxiety, over-exercise, and due to less food intake than a requirement. You can rule out such a common cause if it is present. If this is not the issue, then investigate with serum TSH (thyroid stimula... Read Full »
Can I manage my TSH without medication at 6.58 level?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 26 year old female, who is trying to conceive. Previously, I was not diagnosed with hypothyroidism. But recently, my gynecologist prescribed Thyronorm 50 mcg as my TSH is 6.58. I had concerns with taking a long-term medication. I have read that thyroid medication is to be taken life... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.See, thyroid medications are required lifelong if your thyroid remains persistently high. That we can decide later.At this point of time, you need to take medicine to get your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) level below the range of 2.5. Pregnancy needs high control of ... Read Full »