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Thyroid problem

2017-04-27 10:43:57
My TSH level is 8, im takimg meficine of 50mg, but it is not coming down. I want to decrease it to less than 4, as I'm planning for baby too.
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You need to increase the daily dose to preferably 75 mcg and recheck TSH after 6 weeks. During pregnancy try to maintain TSH less than 3

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