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Thyroid problem

2017-02-15 19:20:46
My grandmother is suffering from thyroid since last 50 years .She is on thyronorm . Currently her t3 and t4 levels are normal but tsh is 41( normal limit is 5.5). Is it dangerous?? Should we contemplate reducing/increasing dosage of thyronorm.
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Tsh levels of 41 means that her dose is inadequate and requires to be increased,  provided she is taking her medicines regularly  and early in the morning. A gap of 45 minutes should be maintained between intake of medicine and breakfast.

Answered2017-02-16 06:15:57

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