Tsh-13.5 please suggest dosage

2021-08-27 12:00:49
Hi Dr..My TSH levels are 13.5. I am using 125mcg..exact 3 months back it was 4.7..in these 3 months I have stopped breast feeding, there is weight increase and my diet is plant-based .now it is 13.5. Can you please seguggest dosage. How much should I increase
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Levothyroxine dose is given according to body weight...maybe bcoz of weight gain, TSH level has increased...dose needs to be increased
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consult an endocrinologist

Answered2021-08-27 12:20:02

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