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Hypothyroidism

2018-10-25 16:11:32
I ws first detected hypothyroid in 2015. My tsh was 17. I was advised to take 50 mcg. Later, my Tsh result reduced to 5-7. However the last report( july) detected tsh 33. So, as a doc. Advised i increased my dose to 150 mcg. Is it safe n good or should i continue 50 mcg?
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U need increased dose now. 50mcg is not sufficient for u now so u need to take 150mcg to keep ur TSH level within normal limit.
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get an ultrasonography of neck done

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