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TSH count increased to 6.5

2017-06-27 05:34:56
I am already under medication for hypothyroid taking 1 pill daily of thyrox 50 ,since 2009. Today when tested again, the TSH count was 6.4 which is above the normal range. Could you please advise on the treatment further.
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Dose needs to be increased and thyroid profile re checked after 6weeks.
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Kindly visit your doctor for the correct prescription
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Ujjayi pranayama is particularly helpful for thyroid dysfunction.

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