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Thyroid level
I am having thyroid tablets for last 2 years every time it was in control....from last 6 months onwards i did not take any test...recently I have done thyroid text it was 8.44....from last 2 months I was skipping my medication bcoz of some work issues my medicine was 25mg thyronorm for 4 days and for 3 days it was 37.5.....
can u tel now should what dosage I should use now my thyroid was 8.44....my doc is out of station for two weeks so plz advice me
Hypothyroidism
Myxedema = severe hypothyroidism.
SX â weakness/fatigue, feel cold, dec memory, constipation, weight gain, depression, bradycardia, dec DTRs.
PE â all (look for weight gain, dry skin, loss of hair, macroglossia, goiter, non-pitting edema (myxedema).
Next Steps
DX â TSH (increased), Free T4 (decreased). Antibodies against thyroid peroxidase (positive in Hashimotoâs Thyroiditis). ⢠CBC, CMP, fasting lipid panel.
Health Tips
TX â maintain a euthyroid state, w/ F/U Q6 wks. ⢠Levothyroxine, start 1.6 mcg/kg PO QD. Then adjust by 12.5-25 mcg/day q4-6wks. ⢠2/3 the dose in elderly.
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