60 year old on thyroxin

2020-05-22 03:42:47
60yr obese no hypotensive male K/c/o hypothyroidism since 7-8 yrs.he was on thyroxin 50mcg , but due to symptoms (lethargy, weight gain, sleppiness in day time,pedal edema)& increased TSH level. He was switched to  75 mcg since 2 month. Now he is feeling chest pain radiating to left arm around ulnar boarder. Dryness of mouth & skin, Pigmentation patch over tibial shin , Should he use 75mcg now or shift to 50mcg ??
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Consult with Doctor ASAP for chest pain.  Do TSH test done & consult with endocrinologist TELE / DIGITAL CONSULT / VEDIO CONSULT Consult with our Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, Dr Subhankar Datta online from home. For request for consultation,  whatsapp at Eight 8 Nine 9 Zero 0 Two 2 Seven 7 Five 5 Four 4 Five 5 Seven 7 Five 5

Answered2020-05-26 10:36:51

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For deciding 75 or 50 ug u need to get one TSH... But u need to urgently show to do 2 for chest pain because this is unlikely due to thyroid dose...
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Consult urgently to doctor..!!!

Answered2020-05-25 15:17:04

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