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Diagnosed with TSH level 17

2020-06-09 05:54:17
I've recently been diagnosed with TSH level of 17.1 in a random test. Don't know since when I've been having this issue. However, I've never taken any medication for this. Got different suggestions from doctors for Thyrox-100 mg and Thyrox-50 mg. Please suggest whether I shall go for 100 mg or 50 mg...as a beginner..?
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Your l-thyroxine dose is depending on your body weight. We have to calculate that and start accordingly. Do not worry. It will be controlled.

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Dose of thyroid depends upon wt.. Consult endocrinologist for proper management of your thyroid..!!

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Our target is to achieve uTSH below 2.5, which tells us thyroid hormone is reaching every cell of body and maintaining nasal metabolic rate.
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My suggestion is to start with 50 ug and recheck uTSH after 6 weeks and increase dose if needed. What is your present weight?
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Take tablet empty stomach without any hot drinks for next 30 minutes. Avoid cabbage

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